Here's my entry for this week's Paint Party Friday - where the happiest of artists gather, and everyone's welcome.
It's a little sketch I did while out on the verandah early the other morning, looking at the ferns and succulents growing below:
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| Titled: "Dragonfly Ornament" Inkpen and watercolour pencils on paper |
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Ohhh this is so pretty. Well done on the great colors too.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Nicole... really appreciated. Happy PPF!
Deleteso nice to be seeing you post more often!! your sketch is so pretty, light and whimsical!! i like the title you choose for it. was a dragonfly visiting as you were drawing??
ReplyDeletebeautiful colors, i enjoy seeing your creative spot!!
Thanks Debbie, it's lovely to be back in the blog-groove once more :D)
DeleteGlad you like my sketch it was done without pencilling in first - getting a bit more freer ;D)
The dragonfly is an ornament down in that part of the garden (I bought it years ago with Christmas gift $$ from our children). That bit of a rustic fence is one I made with wire and tree prunings and recycled fence wood... heh heh, Hubby reminded me recently of how my rustic fence actually started to sprout and grow from one of those prunings!
Thanks always for your lovely visits!
oh I do blab on...
DeleteI meant to say I've added a photo just now of the dragonfly ornament in the garden :D)
thanks sue, now i totally get it...it is a sweet looking piece!!!
Deleteappreciate the prompt and, as always Debbie it's lovely having you visit. (Poor old dragonfly got a bit weather-beaten over the years but I put some gold acrylic on a rag and gave him a brush over with it... he kind of gleamed up at me when I was on the verandah then ;D) )xx
DeleteYour sketch is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Christine, that's lovely of you to say :D)
DeleteYou're so talented! Love this 'Dragonfly' Ornament painting - sooo much:)
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, thanks for visiting and commenting Annie :D)
DeleteIt is so delicate and pretty and I love the way it tumbles out of the frame. I'm tempted to try it myself but too many other projects on the boil at the moment.
ReplyDeleteReally appreciate your encouraging words, thank you Diane.
DeleteI hope you do give it a try some day... lovely to have lots of projects on the go though :D)
Such a sweet study Sue, amazing veiw of nature and I love how you added the dragonfly what a lovely garden feature.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing & Happy PPF Tracey.
Hi Tracey, thanks so much for your visit, especially in view of the week you've had... it's much appreciated. All the best now :D)
DeleteFantastic sketch from your beautiful verandah! Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThanks very kindly Valerie - I do appreciate your lovely thoughts and its beaut to share PPF :D)
DeleteYour verandah looks like a perfect place for making art! Happy PP & weekend.
ReplyDeleteIt is Riitta, very early and with a lovely day started, it was definitely the best place to do some painting! Cheers and enjoy your weekend too :D)
DeleteI liked you art last week and this week is equally lovely. I would love to be able to draw like that.
ReplyDeleteHow very lovely of you to say that Joan, thanks so much!
DeleteI hope you have a go at it one day. So relaxing :D)
Hello Sue! It's always so pleasant to pop in your beautiful garden. I love your painted dragonfly ornament as well as the ornament you bought and gave new life.
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF and weekend to you and yours xx
Many thanks Sirkkis, you're always so welcome when you pop in - I love how we share our art. Cheers now :D)
DeleteHello Sue, I love the dragonfly ornament and your lovely painting. You have a lovely view of your garden. Have a great day and weekend.
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely, thanks very much Eileen. I really enjoy our verandah. Have fun on your weekend :D)
DeleteTe quedo bonito el dibujo. Espero que tengas un bonito fin de semana. Besos.
ReplyDeleteTranslation: "The drawing is beautiful I hope you have a nice weekend. Kisses."
DeleteYour lovely visit is much appreciated, thank you Teresa :D)
Beautiful drawing!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much :D)
Deletewhat a pretty illustration with wonderful details, and a lovely verandah and view to admire too! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteVery kind of you to say, thank you Linda :D)
DeleteHello dear Sue!
ReplyDeleteLove your Dragonfly ornament and your gorgeous drawing!
What a lovely view you have from your veranda!
Nature is a lovely inspiration for painting!
Wishing you a lovely day and a happy weekend! Hugs!
Dimi...
Nature is most certainly a lovely inspiration Dimi... thank you for your sweet comments and thoughts. Cheers :D)
DeleteSerenely gorgeous, dear Sue.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully created with a soft palette of colors ❤
I'm very appreciative of what you thought Jan... I was feeling very peaceful and happy when I painted that the other morning. Lots of birds twittering around; it's a great spot to sit. Thanks very much for your visit ❤
Deletelovely dragonfly ornament.
ReplyDeleteGreeting - Evi Erlinda
Thank you very much Evi, I appreciate your visit :D)
DeleteAwesome art!
ReplyDeleteSo Lovely of you, thanks Anne :D)
DeleteLovely watercolour
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, thanks Clare :D)
DeleteSuch a cheerful garden, one I would love to visit. Good job.
ReplyDeleteThanks Latane, it is a happy place! :D)
DeleteI love the dragonfly ornament and your lovely painting.
ReplyDeleteYour veranda looks such a great place to sit.
Wishing you a good weekend
All the best Jan
Thanks very much Jan - enjoy your weekend too :D)
DeleteLooks very soft and tender.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on
Thanks very much Dora :D)
DeleteWhat a lovely painting and what a lovely view! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteThanks for that, appreciate it :D)
DeleteYou've created a lovely little sketch.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Lin :D)
DeleteBeautiful sketch Sue. Your subjects are favorites of mine. I adores meadows and wild flowers. Take care and have a great weekend. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteReally appreciated Debbie, thank you :D)
DeleteEnjoy your weekend too!
Oh, it must be such a great feeling to sit on that veranda and look out over all that green. Such a lovely drawing, and memory for later! Have a great week ♥
ReplyDeleteIt really is Denthe thanks.
DeleteWhen we first came to this house, all it had in that section below was one daisy bush and a protea - both struggling. It's lovely and lush, and further along is where we've made the little rainforest.
Thanks for visiting and yes, you have a happy week too :D)
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteGlad to see painting is still going on over here ... I have signed up for a little art class online. Drawing and painting little Bonsai trees in containers. Have watched some of the videos and will begin practicing some of the lines to draw and shade next ... then...the part that will be more fun...putting some watercolours on the paper !!
How lovely to see you again Vee!
DeleteYour art class sounds wonderful too... enjoy yourself and thanks for dropping in :D)
Sue, you do such wonderful drawings.
ReplyDeleteThank you very kindly Jenn :D)
Deletewow. love your Dragonfly Ornament sketch. Very nice. Something I might try. Will put a mark of your post to remember. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely of you Monica, thank you.
DeleteHave fun if you do try it... I'd love to see how it turns out in your unique style :D)
Such a delightful sketch, your verandah looks like such a wonderful and relaxing place to be!
ReplyDeleteHello Nordljus... thank you! Yes, it's a lovely spot to sit for a while. Lovely to have you visit :D)
Deletewhat a beautiful sketch. I also loved looking at your porch - i love porches and verandas and all that wonderful outdoorsy spaces one can dream up.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Sandy... it's always lovely that feeling of being able to put up a little sketch or painting here on blogger, I really appreciate your comments.
DeleteJust got in from having a morning coffee out on the verandah, it is a lovely spot... a little bit worn and weathered but then, so are hubby and I! Always grateful to be in our own little home :D)
Your veranda must provide you beautiful inspirations. The painting is lovely. I love the second photo.
ReplyDelete-Soma
It does Soma, and thank you very much for leaving your thoughts :D)
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