Thursday, March 28, 2013

Paint Party Friday

 Last week for Paint Party Friday I showed a pencil sketch that I did based loosely on an image I got from an email. I decided to do the coloring in pencils. I have some very ordinary pencils, not the fancy things I see in some posts. Anyway, I am showing what I have done. I may just leave it at this point or I may darken some areas. I could use the paper stump to smooth out skin and apples. I'm open to suggestions.


Next I am showing a couple of pages from my journal friend Laura gave me for my birthday last fall. The journal is based on the sayings of Jesus. These are taken from the beatitudes. The one on the left (Matthew 5:3) says: Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. The one on the right (Matthew 5:4) says: Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. A closeup of the one on the right is shown below this. Click on photo to see enlarged version.




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37 comments:

  1. ann @ studiohydeMarch 28, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Very good drawings Faye :)

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  2. froebelsternchenMarch 28, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    great!
    Happy Easter Faye!

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  3. AnnMarch 28, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Your little girl really came to life. So sweet.

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  4. Valerie-JaelMarch 29, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    Beautiful work,that little girl is so lovely! Valerie
    Happy Easter!

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  5. dentheMarch 29, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    Wonderful drawings! that little girl looks very cheeky ;-)

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  6. www.dorissdaughter.comMarch 29, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Your little girl looks great with colour and your journal pages are beautiful.

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  7. Silvia(Barnie)March 29, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Beautiful paintings. Wishing you wonderful Easter days.

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  8. JFMMarch 29, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Lovely drawings, Faye...

    Have a beautiful Easter~~~

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  9. ChristineMarch 29, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    it looks lovely coloured in. Also beautiful pages fitting for the day.

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  10. VictoriaMarch 29, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Wow Faye...beautiful! I was looking so forward to seeing her..and she is magnificent!She has such a gorgeous smile..piercing eyes..the colors bring her to life..love the skin tones and shading is brilliant..I adore this piece! and such beautiful quotes and gorgeous art to match..very touching and beautiful...both are very moving and heartfelt!
    Wishing you a Beautiful Easter of beauty, peace and love!
    Victoria

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  11. NettyMarch 29, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Loving your beautiful drawings Faye and the colour blending is great. Happy PPF and Happy Easter, Annette x

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

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  12. DebbieMarch 29, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    Great drawings and use of color. Happy Easter to you.

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  13. Linda KunsmanMarch 29, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    really lovely drawings and coloring Faye. A happy PPF and a happy, blessed Easter to you!

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  14. MarjiMarch 29, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    Your lovely lady with the apples just makes me smile. She has such a wry expression. Beautiful drawings. happy Easter

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  15. EVAMarch 29, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    Wonderful pages Faye! I especially love how you did those apples and the little girl.

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  16. Joy MurrayMarch 29, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    I like the way you did the colored pencils, they have a nice pastel look to them. And of course, the girl is charming and I love her expression. I find it best to layer colored pencils, using a light touch till the last layer, then pressing firmly. I love the book you were given -- such a wonderful idea!

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  17. K J DMarch 29, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    Beautiful work Faye.... I love the expression of the woman with the apples.

    Happy PPF!

    Karen x

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  18. UnknownMarch 29, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Beautiful journal drawings. What a nice gift!! The colored pencil drawing is so great, especially for regular colored pencils!! I love the girl's bonnet.

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  19. Anne MandaMarch 29, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Beautiful pieces, really love the little girl with apples, sweet and delicate! <3

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  20. LorraineMarch 29, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    excellent paintings happy Easter and happy ppf

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  21. sharonMarch 29, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Love the girl with apples. I often use cotton tips to smooth out pencil drawings, especially faces. Love the drawings in your scripture sketchbook, what a wonderful idea! Happy Easter.

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  22. JanetMarch 29, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Super drawing, Faye and coloured beautifully. Your journal gift was a lovely present. Just tried to draw and paint my first face - what a job! I would appreciate your comments (on my blog).

    Janet xx

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  23. GlorV1March 29, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Hi Faye. Great journal pages and drawings. Your work is always great. Thank you. Happy Easter and PPF!

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  24. Alicia CMarch 29, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    wonderful thoughtful pieces!

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  25. PaintingWriteMarch 29, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    lovely drawings. the little girl looks so cheeky.

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  26. GigglesMarch 29, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Very spiritual post!! The way you've done the apples is your style...it sets you apart....as long as you like them it represent you!! Very nice work!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  27. AnonymousMarch 29, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Love your sketches ~ adorable little child and well done all ~ ^_^

    Thanks for visiting and commenting.

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  28. NicolaMarch 30, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    Hi Faye,

    Gorgeous pencil drawing! I think the little girl is soooo cute and I really like how you've done the apples too!

    Lovely paintings also, what a great collection you have this week! :0)

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  29. Ilona HeimböckelMarch 30, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    Dear Faye! Your drawing is so lovely and the colours bring her to life. What a beautiful gift from your friend. Her illustrations really express the words very well.
    Thank you for you kind words at my blog! My daughter surely appreciates my work, but it is not a painting that I made for her explicitly, I made it for my own enjoyment!

    Happy Easter

    Ilona

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  30. Magia da InêsMarch 30, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Tudo tão lindo... amei o cabeçalho do blog... flores maravilhosas.

    ¸.•°♡♡彡
    Feliz Páscoa!
    Com muita paz e harmonia no coração, na família e com todos seus amigos!!!
    Beijinhos de sua amiga
    do Brasil.
    ¸.•°♡♡彡

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  31. ArielMarch 30, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    She is so cute, Love her smile. Your friend's sketches are so apt for those verses.
    Happy Easter to you Faye.

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  32. DebbieMarch 30, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    I love your sketches, what a nice friend to give you such a lovely journal! Happy Easter!

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  33. MelisaMarch 30, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Lovely drawings, Faye! I love the expression on the little girl's face. I don't think I'd try to smooth the pencil marks. I like seeing them.

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  34. MelisaMarch 30, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    I also meant to say have a happy and blessed Easter!

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  35. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfApril 1, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Gorgeous portraits!

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  36. UnknownApril 1, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Beautiful portraits. So soulful.

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  37. JKWApril 2, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    The portraits show different facets of emotion. I enjoy seeing them. I use the 'stick' on most of my drawings, but not usually on colors. You could make an apple on separate paper to see if you might like it better that way, then choose. Blessings, Janet PPF

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