Hope everyone had a great week.
Seems our heat has started to calm down now and we've even had a nice drop or two of rain.
It's lovely, of an evening, to hop into the nightie and dressing-gown again with cosy socks on - yay!
This week's entry is some more of my face sketches.
I was inspired after scrolling through facebook last Sunday when I saw a beautiful photo on a family member's post. She'd been to a wedding and was enjoying a lovely moment with her good friends.
Of course, with my stylised way of sketching faces, I haven't done them justice but their brilliant smiles, gorgeous dresses and the friendship they share I hope does come through:
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| "Friends" Ink pen, watercolour and acrylic on paper |
If you'd like to see more art, just click on the icon below and you'll be taken to a hub of creative activity.
Have a browse and perhaps leave a comment or two - we all support each other and love sharing our art!
wow, i think you just posted a bit ago - you are SO good capturing face s- these are beautiful and I really love your style. Glad it has cooled off and you can enjoy a more cozy feeling now. I'm just looking forward to warmer weather and here you are going to experience cooler! have a great day.
ReplyDeleteI had Sandy and it's so lovely to see you, thanks for visiting :D)
DeleteReally appreciate your kind words re my faces sketches (I kind of get obsessed don't it ;D)) but I absolutely enjoy doing them.
It is lovely to have a bit of coolth now and, lol, perhaps it may find its way to you soon?
Cheers and enjoy your weekend xx
Hi Sue wow I love your drawings of friends,you are very talented my friend,well done xx
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Shez :D) xx
DeleteAnd hasn't it cooled off! Yes - it's PJs Dressing Gown and bed socks at the ready lol
ReplyDeleteThe afternoons have been glorious though - sunny and dry (shush I shouldn't be saying that word) Going to be in the 20s for the next few days so there might be some gardening done......removing all the dried up dead and scorched stuff to see what holes have to be plugged.
Love those sketches of your friends Sue - they look like happy people
Take care
Cathy
oooooh love it, another fellow bloggie-lounger in dressing gown, socks etc ;D)
DeleteI agree, the afternoons are delightful - I keep having little walks around the yard, it's beautiful out. Yes, perfect weather for the next few days... have fun in your garden.
Thanks re sketches, they are happy people and are true and firm friends with each other.
Cheers xx
Sue thank you for all your kind words it means so much to me. Now for your three beauties. What a lovely piece of art. I see three beautiful women with such happiness. Well done my friend you have such a talent.
ReplyDeleteYou're so welcome Nicole, I know you'll be supported by many others too - such a thing to happen... but it's good you've got it all behind you now and are restoring your beautiful art display.
DeleteThank you re my sketch - I was so inspired by their photo (and their gorgeous dresses too!) xx
As I write it's early morning here, and I'm dressed in my usual uniform of nightdress, leggings, warm jacket and thick socks! Love the happy faces in your art, so beautiful. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeletelol, now what would we do without that lovely uniform! So nice and connecting isn't it knowing we all enjoy that same bit of cosiness and relaxing... Its universal! 👩....👩
DeleteThank you re my art, much appreciated xx
Hello Sue! I've had difficulties to write you by my phone... hope they will not be publishes. Now trying to write by desktop....
ReplyDeleteI really love your expressive group of happy ladies. Your colored sketches are really marvelous. I like you you paint happy faces - not angry looking.
Your studio photo is very nice. I can imaging you sketching there....
Very happy PPF and weekend to you and yours xxx
Hello Sirkkis, no, only this one came through so success at last :D)
DeleteThanks for keeping on trying, I appreciate that.
Thank you too for your lovely comments - so nice to catch up with you xx
Sue you have captured those happy faces beautifully a very happy Trio indeed. Using pen is one of my favourite ways to contain watercolours giving it a look of it's own. A wonderful study that you should be very very proud of.
ReplyDeleteHugs for the weekend and Happy PPF Tracey xx
That's very lovely of you to say Tracey, thank you very much.
DeleteI do love using the pen with watercolour to the extent now that it always feels unfinished if I don't !
Thanks for dropping by and sharing PPF fun xx
That is a beautiful sketch! You did great and those ladies are beautiful for sure. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteThanks very kindly, much appreciated :D) xx
DeleteHello, lovely happy faces and sketch! Well done, you are talented. Enjoy your day, have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Eileen and I hope your weekend is great too :D) xx
DeleteThis is a gorgeous piece Sue, you have captured the feeling of friendship here.
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely and is appreciated Christine, thank you :D) xx
DeleteGood job! Facebook as inspiration. That's a great way to use facebook.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon... yes, fb can be used in a good way too ;D) xx
DeleteFabulous faces Sue! You never cease to amaze !
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
Hi Susi, thanks very much xx enjoy your weekend too :D)
DeleteOh, I love this friends painting! Even with your subtle way of disclosing the hair, clothing and facial expressions, we can see the friendship connection. Just fun, and I love your changes to your blog. Have a nice, cool weekend, Sue. ♥
ReplyDeleteSketching faces has kind of emerged as a favourite thing to do Suzanne so thank you and to be able to convey feelings as well is the cherry on the cake so to speak. Thank you very much for your lovely comments.
DeleteYou have yourself a beaut weekend too :D) xx
What a joyful capture! Your artwork reflects happiness and friendship. And who would think to use a Facebook photo as an inspiration? Well Done! Happy PPF
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan, I really appreciate your thoughts.
DeleteYes, facebook, I asked permission first but then afterwards I thought, well it's probably not going to look like them the way I sketch in such a stylised way, but anyway they really liked the finished sketch so that was a bonus :D) Cheers xx
Hi Sue! Lovely picture! Congratulations;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks very kindly Anne :D) xx
DeleteYour art is beautiful! Well done.
ReplyDeleteJenn, that's so nice, thank you :D) xx
DeleteLovely faces.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Linda :D) xx
Deletebrilliant capture of joy and friendship in these ladies faces! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteReally lovely of you to say, I always appreciate knowing what people find in my art, thanks Linda :D) xx
DeleteSue this is a wonderful mixed media creation ~ and you captured their essence and friendship!
ReplyDeleteHappy moments to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thank you Carol - enjoying PPF with you too :D)
DeleteThat's such a lovely sketch of the smiling faces of good friends. I like it a lot. Each woman shows her own personality - lovely!
ReplyDeleteCarola, thank you very much - I appreciate your feedback :D) xx
Deletewow what a wonderful post and a great piece of art
ReplyDeleteThanks kindly Lee :D)
DeleteLove your style and how beautifully you captured their personalities. Look forward to more and happy PPF :) !
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Abigail, appreciated :D)
DeleteI love your Autumn header and as you know I love your faces.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Joan, and yes I do and I appreciate your encouragement always - it's always a leap of faith showing our sketches/paintings/crafts on the internet and so to receive comments back like yours and others is so nice :D) xx
DeleteI too love your new header. I like the way the pretty leaves stand out whilst the greenery in the background is soft and less focused. You are good at photography as well as painting and drawing. You capture so well the happiness and friendship in your sketch of the three ladies.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda, that's very considerate of you to say... at the time I just loved seeing all those leaves (it's taken in Canberra which is glorious at this time of year with all those beautiful trees).
DeleteThanks too re my artwork - enjoy the week ahead :D) xx
Love the new background and header. Your faces are wonderful. Very loose and full of life; I love them. Ah... I wouldn't mind a bit of heat, we're due to get snow on Saturday.
ReplyDeleteThank you John, I change them around quite a bit - so many variations available :D)
DeleteLovely to receive your feedback re my faces too, appreciated :D)
Glad you had a change of weather, and it's become cooler.
ReplyDeleteArtists that sketch faces can get quite a lot of money in our neck of the woods. There's a weekly crafts fair, in a central place, and people are attracted by the opportunity to have their portrait done by a talented sketcher.
It's a lovely time of year here now. The afternoons are especially glorious - just right! We enjoy each one :D)
DeleteOh yes, I've seen some of those artists - they're so quick too. That's a gift most certainly, to be able to sketch amongst a crowd, noise, distractions and produce such lovely portraits.
Thanks for your visit :D)
It looks like a great job to me. The smiles are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Betty. Hugs to you xx
DeleteI am just so pleased that your weather has changed and it's become cooler - it makes such a difference.
ReplyDeleteYour "Friends" sketch is brilliant, love their smiley faces, it's got a happy feel and look about it :)
All the best Jan
Thanks Jan, it is nice now with the milder weather. We're even expecting some rain as from tomorrow - the garden has been parched, as are others but even moreso in other parts of the country.
DeleteLovely to have your feedback re my sketch, thank you kindly.
Have a great week ahead, cheers :D) xx
Te quedaron preciosas. Besitos y feliz domingo.
ReplyDeleteTranslation: "You were beautiful. Kisses and happy Sunday"
DeleteThanks very kindly Teresa, really happy for your visits :D) xx
Oh, I'm so tired, danced all night long! :)
ReplyDelete'Friends' look very pretty...I can remember a wedding in Australia - people were relaxed but very nicely dressed. I like Aussie style!
lol, you did do a lot of dancing ;D) !!
DeleteThank you, it was their beautiful dresses as well that I wished to paint, glad you liked it. Yes, Aussie style is to like xx
This is wonderful! Definitely can see their friendship through your sketch. Beautiful work <3 Happy PFF!
ReplyDeleteThanks very kindly Raine, lovely to have you visit :D) xx
DeleteFantastic art Sue!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch happy and cheerful faces!!!
Hugs ❤
Thank you Dear Jan, I appreciate your words :D)
DeleteI saw your brief return, thanks for letting us know.
I'm so sorry for your sadness.
Take your time and be kind to yourself. Hugs xx
love your gils. And yes the frienship shines through. I like the way you sketch.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Monica. Your thoughts are really appreciated as is your visit :D) xx
DeleteSuch happy smiles Sue. xx
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