Thursday, June 16, 2016

PAINT PARTY FRIDAY 6/17

Hi Everyone!

Pretty hectic here. Life sometimes just doesn't go the way you expect it to. The one great thing is that every day is a new beginning and  we can carry on. I do have art this week. Yay.... First a big thanks to Eva and Kristin for hosting Paint Party Friday.  

I got some new colored pencils a few months ago and this is the first I have tried them. Found this face on google, drew it out, and colored in my own design in it. The pencils are a bit light.
 

Playing around with some abstract

and using up some paint on my palate. You can't see it in this photo
but there are limbs showing through the leaves.

Going through some old art boxes and found this drawing I did back in the 1990s.
 I used this on greeting cards I made.  
 

Be sure to visit the other artists who participate.
Nicole/Beadwright 
Honor and integrity in art, in life.

26 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

Lovely work, glad you tried the new pencils. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

Abigail Davidson said...

The way you painted the tree trunks and branches looks so peaceful and lovely -- great color mix on the abstract too! Hope you have a relaxing weekend!

Giggles said...

Wonderful work..Love that face so much! Whimsical and fun!

Hugs Giggles

Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

It's always fun to experiment with new art materials and different artistic styles. I really like that eagle on the feather design that you found. Happy PPF, my friend!

POINTYPIX said...

there's always so much variety in your artwork, Nicole. I especially like the face - lovely mix of colours, and it's always fun to see artwork from years ago! Happy PPF. X

My name is Erika. said...

Nice pieces. I never get very good colored pencil results-still looking for some bold colored ones. But I still like your face sketch and the other art too. :) Erika

Christine said...

Lovely pieces Nicole! I know with watercolour pencils the colours darken when you brush them with water

Linda Kunsman said...

really wonderful variety of art projects Nicole! Happy PPF!

Unknown said...

Beautiful art!
That face is stunning! <3

Faye said...

Enjoyed seeing all your art today, Nicole. I especially love the trees. The contrast of the light tree trunks against the dark background hills is very effective.

Lisabella Russo said...

I really enjoy seeing your art! I am impressed with your creativity. I love the drawing you did especially.

Gillena Cox said...

The first is my favourite
Happy PPF

much love...

Carol Samsel said...

Great art today. I really love the feather.

Irene Rafael said...

i do know what you mean about life not going as expected. I hope all is well with your, Nicole. I enjoyed seeing the variety of your art this week. I tried to enlarge the trees to see the limbs but my computer would not cooperate. I will use my imagination.
~~ Irene

froebelsternchen said...

I love to see all your creativity -- super art again Nicole!
oxo Susi

Ginny said...

The variety of your work always impresses me. Each piece is just as lovely as the last. I was especially drawn to the abstract. That's what I love about art. We can all be attracted to different pieces or the same piece for a different reason. I hope that this week will go as you plan.

SusuPetal said...

New materials are always a thrill!

You've had fun creating your art, it shows!

BLOGitse said...

Exploring blogs - your face page, sketching fewer hit me - I need to sketch something every day, five minutes better than nothing. It feels so good. In real life first goes minutes and then hours and finally the whole day...but, I can do it, five minutes..let's see how next week goes.
Have a good week ahead!

Unknown said...

What lovely pieces of art - and such a variety! I think my favorite might be the drawing you did and used on your greeting cards. Wonderful work. hugs, Donna

kat said...

It's been great seeing your lovely art! I especially love those trees and can hear them swaying and hushing in the wind!

Šolanje na domu-Waldorf said...

Wonderful art. That feather is awesome! :)

sheila 77 said...

Lovely to see all the different techniques and materials you have been using. The face is fun, coloured pencils can be quite difficult I think. My favourite might be the three trees with the scene in the background.

denthe said...

Love your Picasso-like face! And the bird in the drawing of the feather. I didn't see it at first, but then all of a sudden the eyes peeked out at me :-)

Indira said...

Hope you continue to work with colored pencils. They do take some getting used to. I have seen some people using them to great effect. If nothing else, you can use them for coloring pages. Wonderful art, by the way.

NatureFootstep said...

they are all great in different ways. But this time I loved the first sketch of the triangular face. Never seen one like that before. Love it. :)

Granny Annie said...

Playing around with abstract is my kind of guy. Love your selections for this PPF. Thank you for your visits to my blog each week.