Daisies and Limes

Drawing #65

Graphite and pastel

I have had a rest from painting this weekend, but still like to do some drawing! Both the limes and daisies are from my garden...an easy setup! It's nice when I don't have to look very far for subject matter and it's even better when I can use these delicious limes growing just outside my door!

Thistles- Winner

Congratulations Sharon Graves!!! You are the winner of this giveaway painting. I have sent you an email, so all you have to do is send me your address details and it will be on it's way to you! Thanks everyone for your support and signing up. It's been a lot of fun....and I will be doing it again so stay tuned!!!

Darning Needle

Drawing #64

Graphite and pastel

Another quick drawing  ...no painting today! If I don't start painting early enough my light is not that good on dark winter days so I do other art related things. I have forgotten what darning needles are for these days!! I wonder if anyone uses them now.

New Brushes

Drawing #63

Graphite and pastel

A short post today! I am busy with a few flower paintings at different stages.

A drawing of my new brushes I bought when I was on holiday in Australia! The black one is a Neef, it's a little more expensive and is my favorite. The other two are Isabey...nice to paint with as well!

Lavender

8"x6" Oil on canvas

I picked this bunch of lavender when I was out walking, I love the perfume of it and it lasts for days! Instead of putting it in a vase, I left it on my table and painted it as it was. I have been working on larger work and have got a little behind with my daily paintings. I used a palette knife as well as a brush. I definitely need a lot more practice but loved using it....love violet and green together too!

Tulip Sketch

Drawing #63

Pen and watercolor

A very quick sketch!  I bought these Tulips yesterday at the supermarket, I went to buy groceries but when I saw these in this cane pot I couldn't resist buying them as well! I love white flowers!! This is a warm up for  a larger 70x40cm  one in oil!

More Girls' Stuff

Drawing #62

Graphite and pastel

Some more girly stuff! This time both belong to me. This was interesting, the earrings and the lipstick are different kinds of silver, so it was a little tricky, but I think it looks close enough to the real thing. I have not finished a painting this week!! Not good!  Among other things I have been taking part in the 30 days Marketing Challenge...I have learnt a lot even though some of it has been time consuming. ( I'm not the best at technology) Thanks Leslie:))

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Painting Give Away - Thistles

Time for a painting giveaway!! This is for my blog subscribers....if you would like to be in the draw to win this painting, just enter your email address in the box at the right, click the submit button and it could be yours! It will arrive gift wrapped and with a display easel. I will announce the winner on May 31st. so stay tuned!