Friday, 19 October 2012

Some more calendar girls

Well, strictly speaking I didn't paint this week, so I'm not sure whether I should link this to Paint Party Friday. I actually prohibited myself this week to touch my canvases. I must admit I've been looking at them longingly, but I need to get this calendar finished first. And after that I need to build up my stock to sell in a shop here in Brisbane. Not much use to start selling in January, when nobody has any money left and people don't need presents anymore ....

Well, in fact I did paint a tiny little bit ....  I have been looking through my sketches to see which ones I want to use for this calendar, and after I use my coloured pencils on top of the graphite, I always put a transparant layer of titan buff on top. It gives it a softer look I think. So there, you see, I CAN link this to PPF!

I decided to go with Lulu, since I'm in the process of making a diary there also. So if you'd be interested in buying this calendar after it's finished, keep an eye out for it the coming weeks.

I just finished 3 more pages/months:




I'm not sure yet whether I'll use all of these. I have more than 12 sketches, so I might just play a bit with all of them and then decide.

Do you recognize the backgrounds? It's so much fun to be able to use them now!

I've also been experimenting with drawing different body postures. Which is a lot of fun btw ☺ I'm hoping I can use these girls too somewhere in my calendar or in my diary. Here's one page I did:


Well, that's it for this week! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you'll all have a happy Painting Friday and a lovely weekend! ♥ ♥ ♥
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42 comments:

  1. sharon19 October 2012 at 06:26

    These are beautiful . The combination of painted background and the drawing is magnificent!

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  2. Carol19 October 2012 at 06:34

    Your calendar girls are so awesome!

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  3. Debbie19 October 2012 at 06:42

    These are wonderful. The neutral tones in the faces is so striking against a more colorful background. Lovely!

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  4. Anne Manda19 October 2012 at 08:16

    Beautiful calendar pages! I just love the way you do hair and eyes, it's awesome! Backgrounds are lovely,too and create a nice contrast to the girls' faces, as Debbie said...

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  5. Tracey FK19 October 2012 at 08:17

    those sketches are simply amazing... the line work is great... scrolled up for another look... keep showing us more of them please...xx

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  6. Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's Creativity19 October 2012 at 10:23

    Denthe dit is zoooo mooi. Ik vind je girls zo fantastisch. Zou heel graag les van je willen hebben maar ik denk dat dit zo van binnen uit jou komt dat kun je niet leren. Je figuurtjes onderaan zijn ook prachtrig. Ik ben het vaak aan het tekenen maar blijf zo in hetzelfde hangen. Misschien lukt het me nog een keer. Dit is in ieder geval schitterend werk.
    lieve groetjes
    Marja

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  7. Šolanje na domu-Waldorf19 October 2012 at 11:43

    These girls are fantastic! I really love their faces. :)

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  8. Unknown19 October 2012 at 13:54

    I love everything about these girls. Especially the stark contract between the neutral and muted colors and the wildly colorful backgrounds. This combo makes me really pay attention. Can't wait to buy your calendar!

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  9. carol l mckenna19 October 2012 at 15:58

    Wonderful calendar pages ~ Wow! ~ Also the body movement sketches are great ~ ( A Creative Harbor) ^_^

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  10. Gloria j Zucaro19 October 2012 at 16:03

    Love the quotes to go along with the lovely lady. I really like your drawings, too, especially the girl with her arms up and the bell bottom pants!

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  11. GlorV119 October 2012 at 16:20

    Great calendar pages. It will be a fine calendar. You are very creative. Inspirational. Great job and can hardly wait to see the full calendar.

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  12. Lynn Cohen19 October 2012 at 16:56

    What an awesome talent you have as these beautiful women are flawlessly done!
    I wish you much success with your sales!

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  13. Unknown19 October 2012 at 17:36

    oh these calendar girls are super beautiful!!! love them!!! well done!!!

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  14. Marji19 October 2012 at 17:45

    Those calendar girls are awesome! I can't wait to see all 12 together. Really beautiful. Happy PPF

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  15. Tammie Lee19 October 2012 at 17:46

    these are so lovely
    and the sketch of the moving, dancing ladies is wonderful!

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  16. minnemie19 October 2012 at 19:17

    They are all fun, but the "dancing" ladies are going to be a winner-calendar page! DO show when you are done...

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  17. Netty19 October 2012 at 19:20

    Loving the sharp contrast of figures against the bright background, smashing effect. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  18. Mary C. Nasser19 October 2012 at 19:34

    Wonderful portraits and colors and quotes!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  19. Christine19 October 2012 at 20:24

    nice work, and those body postures look hard to do! Good job!

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  20. Rita19 October 2012 at 21:15

    Lovely! She has beautiful eyes.

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  21. Julie19 October 2012 at 21:17

    gorgeous girls and I love the backgrounds!

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  22. PiaRom19 October 2012 at 23:05

    They are so gorgeous! I love the one at the bottom the most!! because of her hair and her pose ;)

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  23. aimee19 October 2012 at 23:11

    awesome! love the backgrounds -- so fiery and creative!

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  24. peggy gatto19 October 2012 at 23:45

    you are so talented! Love your free style and of course, the colors!!!!!!!

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  25. Linda Kunsman19 October 2012 at 23:59

    such beautiful, soulful renderings and I love the quotes you used with them-wonderful!Happy PPF!

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  26. Cris, Artist in Oregon20 October 2012 at 04:34

    They are lovely. The eyes are amazing and love the backgrounds with them. HPPF

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  27. Unknown20 October 2012 at 07:26

    They are all so lovely. I can't wait to see your finished calendar x

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  28. Renee Dowling20 October 2012 at 08:55

    Denthe, wow! All of the different poses you create are simply wonderful . I have noticed that you really like the Emily Dickinson quote about hope. I have seen it appear in your art on your website a few times. I love it too! Me favourite girl is the girl with that quote. I love how her hair is flowing in the wind like how I would imagine hope would flow through the air like feathers. I am sure Emily would be honored!

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  29. Ayala Art20 October 2012 at 08:58

    Gorgeous all of them!

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  30. K J D20 October 2012 at 09:24

    What beautiful pages and sketches..... I especially love the orangey drippy background in the third one.

    Karenx

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  31. Robyn20 October 2012 at 11:25

    Beautiful work.. and you said you didn't have anything this week for PPF.. yeah right! LOL

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  32. Zue20 October 2012 at 15:02

    You paint such realistic and beautiful faces...have a great weekend.
    xx

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  33. deeplyrootedinbeing20 October 2012 at 17:03

    I like the whimsical quality of your work! Great job!!

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  34. Deepa Gopal20 October 2012 at 21:19

    These are real brilliant...beautiful work! Loved the dancing girls too...and not to forget the quotes :) HPPF!
    Deepa
    http://deepazworld.blogspot.com/

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  35. Giggles21 October 2012 at 09:14

    So impressive!! These faces are drop dead gorgeous!!! Love the Nietzsche quote...excellent pages. Those body shapes are fun too!!! Excellent artwork...I certainly understand how time consuming putting it all together is!!I am working on these groupon books I got, deadline is Monday...eeks!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  36. Annabelle21 October 2012 at 14:39

    All are very lovely. Luv their dreamy eyes and delicate facial features, very beautiful!
    Good luck with the calendar sales.

    Annabelle m^._.^m ~^..^~

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  37. www.dorissdaughter.com21 October 2012 at 17:32

    Your calender is such a good idea, the work you are making to put inside is lovely. I love the contrast between the girls and the colourful backgrounds and your quotes are are funny and inspirational, I am sure the finished article will be a very popular and beautiful gift.

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  38. Jenny22 October 2012 at 13:27

    Love love your gorgeous calendar girls Denthe... very inspiring... and wonderful sketches of body postures...

    Jenny ♥

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  39. Paula - Buenos Aires22 October 2012 at 18:58

    The postures are so lively! Beautiful girls, cool quotes and colourful backgrounds. :)

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  40. Victoria23 October 2012 at 19:06

    Oh Wow Denthe...Beautiful! These are totally exquisite works...and all super fabulous..dazzling and outstanding!! Wowness..I really enjoyed this post..Shine on..your art and creations are powerful!
    Victoria

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  41. Kelly23 October 2012 at 21:02

    I love these beautiful gals with the quotes! Your drawings are lovely.
    Hugs and blessings
    Kelly

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  42. Viola24 October 2012 at 02:12

    WoW! I am soooo fascinated!! =) gorgeous drawings!! =)

    the one with "you have your way, I have my way".. it's just looking as she is saying that! =)

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