I hope this finds each of you faring well - considering 😊💖
What a state our world is in! Well, I reckon that there's been so much said about it that all I'd like to say is - Keep Smiling.
I've been throwing myself into art again now. Started the other day and very nearly haven't stopped.
Went back on Instagram and I found a group on facebook "Isolation Art Challenge" - a 14 painting a day challenge based on particular words. Never thought I'd do that (tie myself down to a painting a day) but am enjoying it. They're just quick sketches and I don't second-guess myself... what gets done, gets done! Makes my brain work if nothing else 😊
Here's what I've done so far:
Day 1 - Edible:
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| A pot of vegetable soup - using up leftover vegies |
Day 2: Time
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| I titled this "Time is Precious" and painted it from Mum's clock that used to hang in her room. |
Thanks for being such lovely blog-friends.
See you soon, Sue xx
Oh! I was hoping for a recipe. 😊
ReplyDeleteLol, good one Sandi 😉
DeleteThanks for your visit, lovely for us all to have a smile xx
What a wonderful idea for keeping your artistic side fed Sue.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas so far.
A pot of home-made soup on the stove is somehow comforting.
The flowers are beautiful and so you.
Hugs and Take CAre ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hi Jan 😊 lovely to see you...will visit real soon!
DeleteIts nice to get the pen and colours out again, yes, glad you enjoyed, hugs xx
Hi Sue, good to see you again in these hard times. Keep smiting, keep hopeful, this, too, shall pass. Love your art, well done in joining in the challenge! Stay safe, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteHello Valerie, really beaut to catch up with you again - thanks for dropping in! Good advice - absolutely, it all will pass. You look after yourself too, hugs xx
DeleteWonderful work. It’s “Art Therapy” at it’s best!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Barbara 😊... it is for sure xx
DeleteA wonderful idea at that time and these are beautiful pictures of you
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the best and stay healthy!
Greetings Elke
Thanks so much Elke, and you too, stay well and happy xx
DeleteDelightful paintings Sue. The one of the clock is a poignant reminder of your dear Mum. My condolences Sue. I meant to say that before then events overtook us as it has done everywhere. However, better late than never. Thinking of you all xx
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Linda, I really appreciate your kind thoughts xx
DeleteLOVE your art! So glad to see you back. Much love to you...
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! Thanks Debra... will be catching up soon and see what you've been a'painting 😊
DeleteLovely;-) Have a nice week Sue.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne, you too and all the best xx
DeleteWow these are fabulous. I love both of them. I will have to check out some FB challenges.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nicole! Think I can keep up 😉 hope you find some that appeal too xx
DeleteHonestly just today I wondered how you were doing and was going to come over and ask in the last post in the comment section. Love your pot of soup and the clock. Great idea over at instagram.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back.
Thats so lovely of you Sandy, we often click like that 😊 with our posts and thoughts. Thank you, catching up with you soon xx
DeleteLovely to see this post from you Sue.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing your art.
What a great idea about the vegetable soup … but that is a very special painting featuring your mums clock, just lovely.
Keep well and keep smiling.
My good wishes.
All the best Jan
So kind of you Jan, thank you - stay well won't you 😊 xx
DeleteStraight out of bushfires into this Sue, poor Australia, poor world. Lovely art for the challenge, it sounds a neat one.
ReplyDeleteYes, poor world eh and everything - sometimes its overwhelming isn't it, breaking it down into day by day is the best and, as Valerie above said ... this too shall pass. Hugs xx
DeleteI like your artwork. Ages ago I read an article in an art magazine about a monthly challenge, a different task for each day. I think I will dig out the magazine and try it while I'm isolating.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to my blog Polly 😊 nice to meet you!
DeleteIts worth a go, I'd never thought I'd be able to stick to a challenge... what I liked about it is that our 14 days can start from anytime - that suited me and my on again-off again ways 😉
Cheers, and see you at yours!
Me alegra verte. Espero que todo vaya bien. Besos.
ReplyDeleteTranslation: "I'm glad to see you. Hope everything goes well. Kisses."
DeleteThank you kindly Teresa 😊 and my very good wishes to you - we're all in this together xx
Hello Sue, it is great to see you and your art work again. You are creative and talented. Take care, stay well. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDelete...and likewise Eileen, thanks for your kind words xx
DeleteMy fave is the first one. I'm glad you're enjoying the challenge.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lin, very much 😊 - its one I can stick to because even though its 14 days, we can pace whenever those days fall. New starters all the time. Keep well over in your spot in the world xx
DeleteHello sue, love the art work. Glad you are finding something fun do these days.
ReplyDeleteStay well.
Hugs Diane
Hi Diane, real nice to see you, thanks and yes, there's always things to do xx
DeleteThat's a fun way to stay in control of the situation. I can imagine you will paint some stunning ones.
ReplyDeleteThat's real nice of you to say Diane, thank you. Usually I take my time on making art but these are quick ones (kind of another little challenge I set myself)... all the best to you xx
DeleteOh this is best attitude i ever saw to face this situation dear Sue :)
ReplyDeleteit is saying here that "business is best entertainment " and i think you art adds more glory and meaning to it when you use it to lighten your soul and brighten your moments :)
such a lovely art ,i never saw as gorgeous clock before ,you relived the clock from your mom
stay blessed and well my friend!
Thank you so much Baili. Its always lovely to have you visit and, yes, to make art is an especially nice thing to do and its fun to share my efforts with blogfriends xx
DeleteGreat idea!
ReplyDeleteThank you Helen! xx
DeleteSweet inspiration, Sue! I adore your dear artwork, especially your Mom's clock. What a nice idea to help with the 'stay at home blues'. Sending hugs xo Karen
ReplyDeleteHi Karen, thanks very much - yes, still enjoying participating... I love that the rules are quite loose, I don't keep it up every day... rather, more when I have an inspiration. Hoping all's well with you, will pop over now for a visit xx
DeleteThese are great. Looking forward to seeing all 14 days.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joan very much xx
DeleteHello Sue,
ReplyDeleteI definitely made a comment on this almost as soon as you put it up, but Blogger must have eaten it.
Here it is again, I can remember (roughly) what I said.
"Hello lovely blog friend yourself!
I really like your painting of making soup, it was just what I was doing a few hours ago. Love the tea towel and the way you have painted the vegetables so that we can see them "in the soup".
That is the most beautiful clock I have ever seen. What a lovely idea to paint your mother's clock.".
Hope all is well with you both in your house and garden. It is lovely to see you blogging again.
Lots of love,
Sheila
aww sorry about that Sheila, I did a check ... yep, blogger's black hole has struck again.
DeleteHow lovely of you to come back and leave another one (isn't it the pits when you have to think of the comment that just disappeared ...well done to you and a hug )
Soup is a go-to the whole world over isn't it!! I kept those vegies whole to be my little laugh...glad you spotted ;D)
It is a pretty clock, thanks, Mum had only recently found it at an op shop on an outing with my Sister and even though it wasn't working she'd remarked how much she loved it, so I have it here and am continuing to enjoy it too.
Lovely to see you again and yes, all ok here thanks... hope all is good with you too - our gardens are our saving graces aren't they. Cheers now xx
I hope you are doing well, Sue. I love both paintings...day 1, "Edible", is the best! I've been pretty busy homeschooling my grandson. Even with schools closed they have to keep studies going. It is very grueling. We are hanging in there, and it's good to see you. Take care, hugs!
ReplyDeleteHello Suzanne, yes thanks all going well over here. Hope its the same for you.
DeleteHomeschooling would certainly keep you busy. Its nice you can do that. All the best and lovely to see you xx
I like what you're doing.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Helen :D)
DeleteOh these are quite lovely! I especially like "Time."
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me know Lisa... I appreciate that xx
DeleteLove them.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Sandy xx
DeleteWonderful Sue, I love these. I do hope all goes well with you and your family. Wishing you good health through this dreadful time.
ReplyDeleteHi Denise, thank you and the same to you as we all go through this momentous time in our lives xx
DeleteYou're so talented! Your first picture, 'a pot of soup', has a lovely realistic simplicity about it.
ReplyDeleteThe clock and your Mum reminds me of my Mum and her clock. It was a desk talking clock, telling her the time as she couldn't see (glaucoma). After her death the clock kept on going for about seven years without anyone touching the battery. It was mysterious and chilling.
Hello Duta, that's so nice of you to let me know.
DeleteThe things that spark our memories are all around - we're all different but, really, the same in that regard aren't we. Its uncanny how your Mum's clock kept going like that xx
Hello Sue!
ReplyDeleteYour paintings are always so nice and expressive.
These two make me smile.
Thank you Sue for your friendship,
take care and stay healthy xx
Hello Sirkkis, and thank you ... glad you enjoyed them. Always lovely to catch up with you and I appreciate you good wishes. Hope all's good with you as well xx
Deletehoping all is well with you - ... are you having to do the isolation thing.
ReplyDeleteHello Sandy, thanks so much. Yes, we're in our 5th week of isolation and its very strict but, hopefully, will pay off in the end.
DeleteHope you are coping ok over there xx
excellent...two priorities!! i really love the drawing go the pot of soup!!!
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