Thursday, April 27, 2023

Friday Face OFF 2/28/23

 Hi Everyone!

Well, today I'm 71yrs old. Rain sent me this beautiful card. Thank you Sis.

Shades of purple must be my colors right now because my face for today is 
that as well.
This crazy looking guy reminds me of a purple people eater. LOL
This is the third in my can faces for my paint brushed. Several of you have mentioned how many brushed I have. Uhhh yes, I am a paint brush hoarder. I have paint brushed that belonged to my Nan and my mom. Still in perfect working condition. My Nan always said buy good paint brushes, take care of them and they will last you a lifetime. Well 3 lifetimes. 

I've been having some health issues beyond lupus so I haven't been able to do much art. Here is an older piece I drew. I love the intensity in her face.

Now for the featured artist today
Cats and dogs


I will also be linking up with Gillena
Now it's your turn to show me your face.
Don't forget to link back to me, link up with Mr. Linky and then leave comments. Any type of face is acceptable.
 
Nicole

32 comments:

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Happy Birthday, Nicole! 71 years young -- that's a great age to be! Your purple face reminds me of the British comic actor Marty Feldman. I loved him!

carol l mckenna said...

Happy to you, Nicole ~ lovely face creations as always ~ and you are so talented ~ love the sketch ~ Xo

Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

Christine said...

Happy Birthday! Wonderful faces Nicole!

Boud said...

Happy birthday, you tiny little kid!

roentare said...

Love the portrait and the gift from Rain. You have a great week!

Jeanie said...

Happy Birthday, Nicole! I love your purple people eater and hope you eat a lovely slice of birthday cake (or whatever your pleasure might be today!)

Rita said...

Happy birthday!! :)

Mae Travels said...

Happy Birthday! I hope you are enjoying your day and having some birthday cake! Many happy returns of the day!

best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com

Iris Flavia said...

Happy, happy Birthday, dear Nicole!!!
(The pink is rather a sign of hectic, maybe? I had that, also. There are creams against it even...)
Very cool brush-hobby, a treasure. 3 lifetimes is wise and good!
Great drawing. She looks a bit mad, which I can so understand!
Have a wonderful day with a smile on your face, no matter the color (I did not really care back then).

Valerie-Jael said...

Happy birthday dear Nicole. I wish you health and happiness! Hugs, Valerie

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I have your birthday in my calendar and yet, I completely forgot to mention that today is your birthday. Life has really gotten in the way of everything else now that I am taking care of two households and four cats.

I agree with your Nan. Not just brushes, but ANY tool. Buy the best you can afford and they will last a lifetime. Although I don't collect paint brushes, I pride myself on the quality tools I own.

I remember this face and it is still intense and awesome. I hope you are feeling better really soon, dear Nicole.

Cloudia said...

Very happy happy birthday!

sirkkis said...

Happy Birthday, Nicole. I wish your day there far away is as sunny as ours here, and the future bright and blessed xx
Your art looks great!

Tom said...

...Happy Birthday Nicole, I think that I remember my 71th birthday.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Happy birthday, Nicole. Seventy-one is a mere youngster these days! Just turn it around and imagine what it was like when you were seventeen! You wouldn't want to go back to that, would you?

My name is Erika. said...

Happy birthday Nicole. I hope you have a wonderful day. And that you feel better from all your health issues ASAP. That is a lovely card from Rain, and so is your purple face. He looks quite happy compared to the other 2 you made-but I love them all. Hugs-Erika

Gene Black said...

Happy Birthday!!!
I love your Purple guy.

Rostrose said...

Happy birthday to you, dear Nicole - and I wish you for the new year of your life, above all, that your health will be much better again. You should have enough time and energy for your art again. Your drawn face is really expressive. But I also like your purple people eater 😊. Rain's purple raven is beautiful too!
In my today's post there are again many faces on works of art or of people and animals. But I think the face of the big owl planted with flowers is the most suitable - what do you mean?
🌸❤️🌸
Have a good weekend and a perfect start to May!
Hugs, Traude 😘
https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2023/04/monets-garten-ein-blumiger-tag-in-wien.html

LA Paylor said...

grrr our bodies get in the way too often, hope you return to functioning. Your line up of faces on jars is wonderful. Back in the day in pottery, I built a mug with a cool face and still love it!
LeeAnna

Magaly Guerrero said...

Happy Birthday! So you are a spring child, too. No wonder I like you so much.

I hope your next turn around the sun brings better days. I hope the health issues give you a break.

Sending you gentle birthday hugs.

Magaly Guerrero said...

P.S. I really love the expression of the purple face. Like if it has a very juicy secret...

peppylady (Dora) said...

Boy, that lot of brushes.
Coffee is on, and stay safe.

Gillena Cox said...

Happy Birthday Nicole

Much💖love

kwarkito said...

Happy birthday to you, and once again bravo for your works. I really like your nan's advice, which finally seems to be proving to be right. I am very admiring of your drawings and sculpture, and thank you for your encouragement, which is all the more precious to me.'hope your health is getting better

Lowcarb team member said...

Many Happy Birthday Wishes To You.
Wonderful faces.

All the best Jan

baili said...

Happy anniversary dear Nichole !
may you see many many more with health and happiness and family !

faces are interesting as always but the older face is amazing pregnant with intense expressions ,you are such a nice artist indeed .
and you do have Quite amount of paint brushes wow

Rain said...

Purple people eater lol! Sis you are so welcome. I didn't know you posted this, but Andrea let me know! ♥♥♥ I read that a nun of the age of 114's secret to longevity is wine and chocolate, I think I'll adopt her method...wait, I already do that lol! Happy Birthday Sis! ☺♥

Divers and Sundry said...

Happy (belated) Birthday! And may you enjoy many a happy year to come :)

Salty Pumpkin Studio said...

Happy Birthday!
🥳💐🎂

Dawn said...

Happy Birthday, and some wonderful faces xxx

Debra said...

I have been praying for you-sorry you still have health issues-me too..
I LOVE those face cans and your drawing too. Wishing you a belated happy birthday!

NatureFootstep said...

love the color you used for the bird and face today :)