I probably should stick with faces, but I wanted to do this
old window with its shabby shutters. I think I went overboard
on the flowers in the window box. I have this scene that I did
in a watercolor class. It is better constructed but the colors aren't
as good. This is my entry to this week's Paint Party Friday challenge.
OK, so I just can't escape doing another face. I was watching/listening to
NCIS when this woman's face just appeared here in my journal so I decided
I'd do watercolor pencils on her. She looks like she knows a secret, but she
hasn't let me in on it.
This is lovely Faye. The window box is very good, not over done at all. Happy PPF :)
ReplyDeleteHi Faye, I don't think the adage less is more applies to flowers! You can't have too many flowers I'd say! This is so pretty! Blessings to you! patsy
ReplyDeleteI love these delicate paintings, soft and lovely!
ReplyDeleteaaaww I love the window! Flowers are never enough, there is always room for more ;)
ReplyDeletebeautiful pieces Faye, I love window scenes with flowers.
ReplyDeleteI love the window and the flowers are very pretty. I don't think you could go overboard with them:). Your watercolour face is lovely, she reminds me of Nigella Lawson:)
ReplyDeleteI like this window, it reminds me of something out of a foreign film. Maybe the Marigold Hotel!
ReplyDeleteOk, not a foreign film , but set in a foreign land!
She looks mysterious! HPPF!
I don't know why you should stick with faces, though this face is fabulous, and I love your window box!!
ReplyDeleteYou can never have to many flowers! I like your window especially but the smile on your face is so cute too!
ReplyDeleteLovely window box - I like the flowers! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty face Faye, and I love the little window Xo)
ReplyDeleteFaye I just love the window box and especially the texture in the wall, you should do more of this it is wonderful, loved the girl as well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful window-box! There are lots of houses here with shutters and boxes like this. Nice face, too! Valerie
ReplyDeleteFaye I like the top piece very much and don't think you should stick to faces alone... you handled the flowers particularly well...xx
ReplyDeleteLoving your terrific window and window box Faye and that lady definitely has a secret she is keeping to herself....Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you didn't just stick to face because your window is wonderful!! I love the brust of colour at the window box and the light reflected in the little panes of glass!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful rustic window scene. Looks as though it has come from Provence. The window panes are super. Your lady certainly looks smug, faces are so hard to do and yet you can get the expression just right!
ReplyDeleteJanet xx
I love your window box, very romantic looking. Very beautiful and realistic...good job! Love the flowers! Would look lovely on cards!! Wonder what else you got up your sleeves?
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love those shutters remind me of Italy..happy ppf
ReplyDeleteShe does look like she knows a secret...and your overflowing window box just makes me smile, love it. Happy PPF xox
ReplyDeleteLovely window, pretty summery feeling! Drawing faces is just so wonderful! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Faye.
ReplyDeleteI don't think you went overboard on the flowers in the least bit! Love them!
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
I LOVE your windowbox, it's just what I would like to have on my house! HPPF!
ReplyDeleteOh wow!! Her face is so detailed and distinctive and expressive. I always wonder where those faces come from when they pop into our minds -- are they mix-ups of people we've seen in public and filed away in our memories without realizing it, or did our imaginations completely whip up an entirely new being, or maybe a mix of the two? It's so fascinating!
ReplyDeleteLove your window box. Not over done at all. I actually wish I had a window box. Nice job. Thank you. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteOh, I LOVE your old window with shabby shutters painting! Please don't stop painting them. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteThe shabby old window is just terrific - I love how the box is just stuffed with flowers! I think you should branch out more - exercise your creative muscles so to speak. Face is lovely - she looks pretty sassy to me!! HPPF
ReplyDeleteWonderful art. I love that window, and I think the more flowers the merrier! And that lady has such a happy smile. I always love seeing your art. Hugs
ReplyDeleteFaye, I love your old window. Love old things and have few photos I have taken of old dors here and there and one day Im going to paint them.
ReplyDeleteHello Faye, I too love that window and flowers, it's so perfect for May when all is in bloom, windows and flowers are special and yours are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteWow Faye..how beautiful and mesmerizing...such a poetic and romantic piece..flowers in the windowbox..stunning..I am also so drawn to the window and glass..the glass looks so real..amazing! the colors are gorgeous and the stone wall..makes me think of Italy or France.
ReplyDeleteLove the woman's face..yes her expression is quite intriguing and mysterious..love the shine on her lips and sparkling eyes..she is wonderful!! A joy to explore your art...thanks for the beauty you share!
Happy wkd friend!
Victoria
I love the window! It makes me want to go on vacation. :)
ReplyDeleteFaces and windows are very similar, at least in metaphorical terms. I'm really glad you chose to paint and share this one. I love the adobe color. And I love your secretive lady. Very mysterious and nice.
ReplyDeleteI love your window box and shutters dear Faye. And geraniums would grow in profusion, just like your picture! And of course your face does have a secret smile! LOL!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit! Hugs xx
Gosh I actually love your window box too, Happy PPF
ReplyDeleteHPPF I really like your window painting don't deprive us by just sticking to faces ;) Dxx
ReplyDeleteI love the green window with the lovely flowers, which are not at all overdone! Great job on the face too! Happy PPF.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your window, Faye! I can see you using it in one of your digital pieces where you incorporate scripture, and then printing notecards from it. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI loved your window with flowers too... You definitely should try other things too apart from faces. Liked your face too :)
ReplyDeleteHPPF!
I love your window box and flowers. It has such an old world feel to it. I do wonder what the secret is. Great face.
ReplyDeleteWonderful paintings! Happy PPF Faye! x
ReplyDeleteI love you paintings, Faye - especially the window! I think the flowers look wonderful! Can one have too many flowers? I don't think so :)
ReplyDeletetwo wonderful paintings Faye! AND I think you can never get overboard with flowers ;) your sweet girl has such an kind expression and light on her face, love her ♥ Conny
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Never too many flowers-esp in a window box! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeletesuch lovely paintings, faye!! happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteLovely work! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteShe definitely has a secret! I do love your shutter painting. Reminds me of holidays driving through France :)
ReplyDeleteKaren x
I love your window painting. The flowers look beautiful. I think they look perfect. Your girl looks very happy.
ReplyDeleteSusan
Absolutely gorgeous Tuscan look painting and a pretty face, too :}
ReplyDeleteJan
Your window painting is lovely ,the flowers are so pretty. Your drawing of the woman's face is so full of character!
ReplyDeleteHeel mooi gedaan het raam kan zo naar binnen kijken en het gezicht ze kijkt inderdaad geheimzinnig lieve groetjes Danielle
ReplyDeleteenjoyed the window painting faye. I particularly loved the white steel of the window. Also the portrait is beautiful. she smiles secretively. i agree with you ;)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous scene, lovely face.
ReplyDeleteI love your beautiful window! The flowers look like they're really leaving the box and extending outwards. Just beautiful! Your face is quite sweet as well.
ReplyDeleteI love the old shutters and the window box. By all means, keep that up too.
ReplyDeleteColeen
I thought the painting was of a house in Tuscany. . .I love it. A great journal cover. The watercolor pencil gal is lovely. Blessings, Janet PPF
ReplyDeleteI really like your window - in fact i think you should do a series....and maybe combine with one of your faces:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting:)