Thursday, March 8, 2012

PAINT PARTY FRIDAY YIPPPEEE!!!

Hi Everyone!
This has been a very long day. I had an 8:30 AM meeting that lasted a few hours. Rushed home picked up Mike and off to the big city. Ohh you know Eugene, OR. It is an all day ordeal there. We had fun though and the over there was beautiful sunny and warm. I have lots to do tonight and so I thought I would get my Paint Party Friday post up early. I do have to watch Project Runway All Stars tonight...I ran across some more car art. I have been asked how I sketch while riding in the car. It is not always easy. Now, if I ride in the back seat I am car sick before we take off. LOL In the front passenger seat I am OK, I can't read in the car but drawing is a different focus for me. I always have a box with graphite new clean erasers a few paper towels and a sketch pad. With the first stroke it just comes to me. Can't explain it any other way. Hey the pictures are not always pretty but it is fun.
Thanks to Eva and Kristin for hosting Paint Party Friday. Stop by their blog to see all the great artists who join in the fun.



Honor and Integrity in Life in Art
Nicole/Beadwright

46 comments:

peggy aplSEEDS said...

great portraits, and wow, made while in the car. you seem to have so much control even in a moving vehicle! thnaks for sharing!

Tracey FK said...

Even with your explanation the car drawing still freaks me out... wish I could do it... thinking I will attempt it next week while in the pick up line at school and try to work my way up to it... have a fantastic week and love those drawings...xx

peggy gatto said...

no way, really?
you are quite accomplished!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing your works. Happy PPF Anniversary! :-)

carlarey said...

yep, still jealous that you can sketch in the car. Great faces, no matter where you draw them.

Ayala Art said...

I do that too, as much as I can. Isn't it fun? And keeps you busy if you are driving in a boring place :o)

Helen Campbell said...

Wonderful portraits. I cannot draw in the car, the motion just doesn't work for me, so the fact that you can, and can produce such art is awesome. :)
Happy PPF! Helen @ Natures Walk

Silke Powers said...

beautiful portraits!! And I have to agree- amazing that you can draw these while riding in the car. I've never tried that, but we have a road trip coming up and I might just bring along my pencils... :-) Silke

Valerie-Jael said...

Great pics! I have never tried to draw in the car, but perhaps it's just as well, as I have to drive! Valerie

Anonymous said...

i can't believe you can draw in the car! the roads must be very smooth where you live-i can only imagine the mess if i tried to draw while in a car on the roads over here ;0)

froebelsternchen said...

great faces!

Netty said...

wow this is great car art......however do you manage to keep a steady hand...... Happy PPF. Have a great weekend, Annette x

Šolanje na domu-Waldorf said...

Pretty faces! :) I cannot read nor draw in the car. I used to read comics all the time when I was a kid. But when I started driving things change. Can't even look down without getting nauseous. :)

Liz Powley said...

Oooh, I like the first one. It has some boldness of expression as if to say 'I'm here!'.

Happy PPF!

Liz

Nordljus said...

Your drawings look fabulous. Drawing in the car, I've never tried that. I certainly can't read anywhere in a car, not even text message. Drawing in the train while commuting works perfectly, though. Happy PPF!

Geckostone said...

Oh my gosh I don't know how you can draw in the car! I get carsick if I read too but maybe I will try drawing now,lol! They came out great!Happy PPF!Deb

Lesley Edmonds said...

I love your drawings and loved reading your post. I can never draw in a car!!

Carolyn Dube said...

The car? You did these in the car? I'd be extremely happy to do these on land, let alone in the car! These are wonderful!!

Unknown said...

Wonderful drawings; I especially love the second one- you did an amazing job cropping her face. Beautiful work!
Happy PPF,
Stephanie

EVA said...

Great faces!

I do that too if we are on a family drive somewhere. No reading but drawing is different.

Kristin Dudish said...

I have to say that I am so impressed that you are able to draw in the car - with such control! Fantastic! (I'm glad to hear that it is while you're a passenger and not driving! ha!)

xo
Kristin

Craftymoose Crafts said...

Love your car art! I'm always driving so my art is more the stationary kind, lol! Have a wonderful weekend!

Mary C. Nasser said...

I love, love, love Project Runway, too!!
♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art

GlorV1 said...

Hi Nicole. What great faces. Nice job!! I can't draw in the car and reading is hard for me. It seems I'm always watching the dashboard to see how fast we are going.:) Wonderful work Nicole. Have a great weekend and take care.

Debbie said...

Beautiful sketches!!

Unknown said...

your art is great ...I dont do anything while driving in a car ...I mean riding in a car I get motion sick real easy ! yea...it wouldn't be pretty at all

-KAT-

Gloria j Zucaro said...

I love the second chin shape, as if there is a soft sweater or shawl up against her face. I can't imagine drawing with such a steady hand while riding in a car! Good job!

carol l mckenna said...

lovely face creations ~ well done ~namaste, carol ^_^ enjoy the weekend ^_^

Heather Foust said...

I can not believe that you can sketch while driving in a car. I could never! I get car sick without drawing!! Barff!!!!!
These sketches are great!! You are one of the lucky ones that sketch and drive.(Hopefully not behind the wheel!) Happy PPF!

Maria Ontiveros said...

I love the expression and the swing of hair in the second one.
Happy PPF!
rinda

Floortje said...

Great drawings!
Love your blog dear, keep posting!
xxx

Annabelle said...

Beautiful sketches. Still can't imagine how you actually are able to draw so well while riding in a car ; ) Ican't even look at pis, makes me I'll.

Cameron said...

We take long camping trips (lots of driving) every Summer (up to Oregon from CA, btw)and I just can't draw in the car! I really wish I could!

Yours are very nice! Multitasking at it's best :D

Ann said...

fabulous Nicole!!
you are such a multi-talented artist!
drawing,painting ,beading........................the list goes on!!
have a happy weekend!!!

Kristin said...

In the car!? WOW! You rock, love these! xo

Alexandra MacVean said...

I love your face. She's lovely. Her eyes and lips are amazing! :)

Robin Panzer Art said...

Lovely Sketches! Happy PPF!

Anne Manda said...

A lively, expressive face! <3

*jean* said...

a good way to ride! nice work and happy PPF!

Daniele Valois said...

I have family in Eugene!!! I visit from time to time!

In the car!!! amazing!!!

Kokopelli said...

Just realized that I don't get sick any longer while riding in the back of a bus. Found out during a funny ride through the Austrian mountains, including tunnel passages, snow covered roads and incredible views of sunny skies and snow covered mountains.

Faye said...

It's amazing - the car art, Nicole. I do crossword puzzles in the car and art in front of the TV. I admire your talent. Great drawings.

Unknown said...

Your sketches look wonderful...

Happy PPF!!

Leovi said...

Beautiful portraits, I love those looks. Saludos.

Victoria said...

Gorgeous works, they are truly beautiful...shine on!
Fabulous!
Victoria

Anne Butera said...

Happy (late) PPF!

I'm impressed that you can sketch in the car. I have trouble writing neatly in the car; can't imagine sketching!!

Your sketches look great!