Friday 10 May 2013

Paint Party Friday: finished (well, sort of ...) painting ...

This week I didn't get much art done. I'm working on a photobook for my mother's birthday, and I'm behind already, working against the clock to get it to her in time .... (I have the very annoying habit of always leaving things until the very last minute, and then starting it at a time that any reasonable person would say: "ah, no, I left it too late, can't do it anymore ...".

My boxes are still in various stages of progress, but the birdpainting is almost finished. It needs a few more tweeks here and there, and I might work on the eyes some more and add some embellishments in some places, but for the most part it's done.

Here's a picture of the whole canvas:

It is one meter long (39,4 inches) so not very easy to handle, and certainly not easy to make a good picture of ....

Here are some detailshots:



You can see here how Joyce used this technique in a fabulous way in her art journal (scroll down to the end of the post).

And Kristin is planning on using this technique in her Tuesday Tutorial Try-Out! So looking forward to what she (and others) will be creating :-)

I don't have much more for you, except another sketch in my art journal


and a doodle that I finished a while ago but didn't really like:


Linking this to Paint Party Friday. Don't forget to check out the other participating artists. It takes a while to get through the list, last week there were 124 !! participants. It's getting very popular!

Meanwhile, the Etsy-promotion is in full swing. Check out the different promotion-posts here, it's so interesting to see the different ways people feature the shops. This is also a gentle reminder for the people who have signed up and didn't start promoting yet. Don't be like me (well, in the case of the Etsy-promotion I'm up to schedule ☺) and leave it all till the last minute. The month will be over before you know it ....

Thanks so much for visiting here, I appreciate each and every one of you taking the time. Hope you're having a lovely day, and a wonderful relaxing weekend. ♥ ♥ ♥

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41 comments:

  1. minnemie10 May 2013 at 05:59

    Hmmm, I would say you got quite a lot done! And all so beautiful. I absolutely LOVE your birds. Very unusual and striking!

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  2. Heather Foust10 May 2013 at 06:38

    Love your painting, sketch and doodle. Wonderful all of them. You are quite talented!! Happy PPF!

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  3. ike10 May 2013 at 07:07

    Such vibrant colours - lovely painting and I adore that doodle... it's fabbo :-)
    Happy PPF :-)
    IKE xxxxx

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  4. Giggles10 May 2013 at 07:39

    These are wonderful pieces to share!! You long canvas turned out excellent, a very distinct piece!! The sketch is wonderful and the doodles are my heart!! Love it all!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  5. www.dorissdaughter.com10 May 2013 at 07:39

    I love your bird painting Denise, I know how hard it is to get a good photo of something this size but you did a good job:) This would look lovely above a door or window. I would like to try this technique as its so different to my own, I will link up with Kristin on Tuesday. Have a great weekend

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  6. Valerie-Jael10 May 2013 at 07:50

    Wow, you got a lot done! Love both pieces! Valerie

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  7. froebelsternchen10 May 2013 at 07:51

    This format is great... and I love your colors ... I hope really you can manage the mother-birthday project in time denthe!
    fab post again and HAPPY PPF to you !
    keep swimming! LOL!

    xxx
    FROEBELSTERNCHEN FROM AUSTRIA

    ART-JOURNAL-JOURNEY
    MOO-MANIA-CHALLENGE

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  8. Ilona Heimböckel10 May 2013 at 09:14

    I love the forms and colour-changes in your bird painting! I might want to try it in a different scale. The journal drawing is wonderful, love that hair!

    Happy PPF
    Ilona :-)

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  9. Marianne10 May 2013 at 10:34

    Mooi gedaan !! Wat een prachtig schilderijtje van de vogels... en een hele leuke techniek. En dan die mooie dame met die dromerige ogen in je art journal: TOPPIE! Wat is ze weer schitterend getekend. En dat ik fan ben van je doodles dat wist je al :-)) Ik vind dat je hard hebt gewerkt deze week... Ik zit een klein beetje in een dipje... inspiratie is weg. Maar we blijven doorgaan, dan komt het wel weer :-) In de tussentijd weer even een stapje terug en aan het kaartjesmaken geslagen. Heel fijn weekend!!
    xxx Marianne

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  10. Netty10 May 2013 at 13:54

    wow your box painting is amazing, I would wait for months for a gift like this.
    Your drawings as ever are wonderful. Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  11. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA10 May 2013 at 14:03

    Wow! You had a very productive week and all of your art pieces are gorgeous. Blessings!

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  12. PaintingWrite10 May 2013 at 14:49

    Well, it seems like you got a lot done this week!! I absolutely adore that bird painting - I love the shape of the canvas for one thing and the vibrant colours - it's fabulous! The journal page is beautiful - you always create such gorgeous shiny hair on your ladies! And I don't know why you wouldn't like that doodle - it's beautiful and so detailed.

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  13. Christine10 May 2013 at 15:06

    wow beautiful canvas and lovely page!

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  14. Anonymous10 May 2013 at 15:12

    how vibrant and full of energy! love your painting style! happy PPF

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  15. Annabelle10 May 2013 at 15:18

    Denise,these are all so very lovely and stunning works of art!!!
    You are one prolific artist!
    My favourite is the doodle, detail, colour, provoking thought....all of it!

    Thanks for sharing,
    Annabelle O,O

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  16. Ivy10 May 2013 at 16:43

    LOVE your sketch and doodle, fabulous!! Hppf!

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  17. Carol10 May 2013 at 16:48

    Everything is fantastic!!!! That doodle is so cool!!! I wish that I could get so little done these days :)

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  18. GlorV110 May 2013 at 16:53

    Love the canvas and all of your fantastic doodles. You are number one Doodle Woman. Great work! I think you've gotten a lot completed and hope you finish your Mom's gift in time for her b/day. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  19. Anonymous10 May 2013 at 17:06

    Just your doodle alone and all that work. I just don't have it in me to do these....love the bright birds. Happy PPF.....xox

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  20. Tammie Lee10 May 2013 at 17:57

    hello,

    it is wonderful to see these pieces. wishing you the best with your mother's gift.

    i hope you don't mind me leaving a link here, if you do, just delete it. I saw the video in this post and thought of you because of your one line drawings. thought you might like to see someone else who does them: http://www.montana-cans.com/montana-blog/2012/09/26/artcrylic-session-feat-steffen-seeger-%E2%80%9Cone-line%E2%80%9D/#more-9745

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    1. denthe11 May 2013 at 13:13

      Not at all! Very interesting artist, thnx for sharing!

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  21. Faye10 May 2013 at 18:34

    Denthe, what you have accomplished art-wise this week is so delightful. I love the colors in the first one, and your sketched face is gorgeous. Oh to be that lovely! Wonderful doodling - very intricate and complex.

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  22. Anne Manda10 May 2013 at 20:03

    Awesome canvas, unique and beautiful! Love you sketchbook page too - lovely, clear eyes- and that doodle! :) You are getting a whole lot done, when you think you are not! :)

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  23. Lorraine10 May 2013 at 20:54

    great art happy ppf

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  24. Paper rainbow10 May 2013 at 20:54

    I love your bird painting! Had a look at your earlier post, so interesting! My mind is beining to buzzz with a little idea you have sparked! This technique is so well suited to your colourful style, Thank you so much for your comments btw, much appreciated as always. x

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  25. kat10 May 2013 at 22:34

    I love visiting you and looking at your wonderful art, that top piece is quite something, it's fascinating and captures the eyes! Your sketch and doodles are also great, so much to see and enjoy here, many thanks for sharing! xx

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  26. soulbrush10 May 2013 at 22:35

    I think you got lots done this week. And all good. Happy PPF.

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  27. Tracey FK10 May 2013 at 22:36

    You still manage to get quite a bit done in a week... and the weather is so fabulous for working at the moment isn't it... love your painting but your drawing is stunning... fab tonal work...xx

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  28. Unknown10 May 2013 at 23:27

    Gorgeous doodle. A beautiful style and technique. Thank you very much for sharing with us. Have a creative week!

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  29. Unknown11 May 2013 at 00:16

    wow I just love that painting! thanks for showing all the different views:)
    ALSO thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving a nice note:) Fran T

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  30. Unknown11 May 2013 at 00:21

    love the hair in your drawing, I wish mine looked like that! Love the doodle and painting too.

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  31. Joy Murray11 May 2013 at 02:17

    "If it wasn't for the last minute, nothing would ever get done." I don't remember who said that, but it's true for so many of us. I think you did remarkable amounts of work and I'm glad you shared the doodle that you didn't like because I like it a lot. I also like the sketch and the bird painting is so bright and fun. You're doing great!

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  32. Karen Smithey11 May 2013 at 02:21

    I love all of this! I've been trying to work more 'zentangle-y' doodles into my paintings--I'm just seeing pattern everywhere!

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  33. Michellem11 May 2013 at 04:24

    Loving your geometric painting - I need to try that over the weekend!

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  34. Ayala Art11 May 2013 at 06:38

    That's a big one! Such awesome colors, very energetic! The portrait is gorgeous! ♥

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  35. bellefrogworks11 May 2013 at 06:47

    Love all the wonderful work for this week. I'm sure your mom will love her gift. Tried the geometric shape thing in some journal pages. Think they might lead to a nice painting. HPPF

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  36. Šolanje na domu-Waldorf11 May 2013 at 16:00

    Awesome creations as always! :) I can't wait to start with your tutorial. It's going to be fun. :)

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  37. Ginny11 May 2013 at 22:10

    I always look at your work, read your post, and then go back and look at paintings again and again. Each piece is so different and amazing. I am so glad that you shared you doodle. I love it.

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  38. Victoria12 May 2013 at 14:49

    Wowness!! everything here you shared is so beautiful! The bird art is stunning..captivating shapes and colors combined...pure poetry!! the portrait is so fabulous..the way you did the hair is outstanding...so magical..every tress of hair looks so real..and her face of course is a real beauty! the doodle..is exquisite...it is so visually exciting..like energy-art..the dreaming body and soul's energy shining out loudly!! Love it!
    Victoria

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  39. JKW13 May 2013 at 14:51

    I am enjoying this so much. Keep going, it's fun to watch. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  40. Gloria j Zucaro15 May 2013 at 17:42

    Your geometric paint-overs are very cool and so colorful and fun! Great work with the Etsy links, too. I tried Etsy a couple of times and couldn't get the hang of it?? I never ever saw my work on the front page and felt no one came to my shop! So I guess there are tricks to every trade. Thanks for sharing!

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