Friday Face OFF 5/22/26

 

Welcome To Friday Face OFF (FFO)

This is the place to show off your face art.

You know, ANY type of face, nature, the face of a flower, photography, drawings, paintings, AI. There just needs to be a face in your blog post, a link back to my blog and please use the image below. 

Thank you.

It's been a busy week. Mostly just everyday things. It makes me feel good that I can do the everyday things. 

Now this next portrait I drew I have mixed feelings about. I see so many things wrong with it. If I feel this way, why show it?  Showing what we think may be not so great artwork is vital because it shatters the myth of perfection, promoting an authentic human connection to it. 

This is my brother Tom. I have never seen him without a smile on his face.

I started drawing from the colored photo, then later flipped it to black n white. 

 

 I started in on his portrait.

It started like this. 

 

Then to this. I think it was here I went to black n white.

 

I was shaking a white pen and ink landed on my paper. uuurrrggg...

 

 

I figured I could just draw over it. 

 

I finished like this. I was putzing around with it too much and had to stop.
 

He has deep wrinkles by his left eye that I just couldn't get right. I lost the curve of his upper lip, and because of that he doesn't have a smiling face.  By this time was not into drawing his suit. The things I do like about it, it is dose look like my brother, I really like how his nose turned out and (wait for it) his hair and beard. Yes, I said hair. LOL

I would like a do over on this one. It was a total learning experience and I would like to get right. 

Here are a few AI that I do like.

 

Here are a few features

Elizabeth and Bleubeard 

 

 Traude

 

That's it for now.

Be sure to join in for 

Sunday in the Art Room 

 

Joining with Gillena

 

Now it's time to show me your face.

Nicole
 

Voting, lupus and more

 Hi Everyone!

 

The month is closing in. Seem like May is flying by. I have neglected lupus awareness month for a bit. One thing I want to write is, when I tell bits of my lupus story, it is NOT for anyone to feel sorry for me. I don't feel sorry for my life. I tell it so people will understand what the disease is. 

 

So, did you know

that 63% of people have never heard of lupus?

 

 

In the mid 1990's I had finished my education as a Vet Tech, while working in a clinic. By the late 1990's I was having trouble remembering things I had done a million times. Like how to run the autoclave, or the Hematology Analyzer. It wasn't all at once. Little by little I lost the ability to do my job. Work that I loved.

Eventually, I had to quit working. It was devastating to me. As it is for everyone who has lupus and can no longer function in a work place. 

 

On another subject. 6 states had primaries yesterday. Oregon was one of them.

Yes 

Now for the mundane. Since this weekend is memorial day. I'm going to the store to get a few things so I don't have to go out later in the week. This last weekend was Rhody days. It's a huge event every year and really sets off the beginning of terrorist season. Oppps I mean tourist season. It is estimated that 35,000 people attended this year. I live in a town with a population of 9,000. You don't want to know how bad the traffic is on the only main road in town. Which is hwy 101.

NOOOO we do not go out for this. People are stupid, drunk, and oh did I mention stupid? LOL We used to go every year but really just too many people to deal with.

 

It's the 119 annual Rhody days. 

Here is part of the parade. 

and the carnival

and the car show

That's it for me. I'm off to the store before it gets busy.

Have a great day everyone!

Nicole 

T Stands for Birthday

 Hi Everyone!

 

Today is T Stands for Tuesday and it's 

Elizabeth's bEARTHday.  

Stop by to wish her a great day. 

I haven't been doing many link ups because of my health but I'm feeling a bit better (due to prednisone) and will join in as often as I can.

I'm sharing some AI that I created last night. 

 

I like how all of these turned out. 

 

Now for a drink

I really enjoy these sparking waters. I like mine with no flavors.

Have a great Tuesday

Nicole  

Monster Monday

 Welcome to

I'm trying to get used to the new platform of NightCafe. Unless I pay for a pro platform I can only create one image at a time. It takes forever, and there are no more styles to choose from. However, I did make some monsters for today.

Wanna eat out?

 

 

 

 

Now for something pretty.

That's it for now. Have a fabulous Monday. 

 

 Nicole

Sunday in the Art Room SITAR

 Welcome to

SITAR is about ANYTHING art. Your art, someone else's art, writing, photography, the art of cooking, the art of sewing and textiles. Sharing historical art, street art, a story about art. Do you have a question or need help with art? Write a blog post and link it up here. We will all try to help with it. My only rule is that if someone asks for critique it must be done with generosity and consideration. 

This is a place of learning, encouragement and inspiration.

 

 

Before I get started with SITAR, I have to tell you I could not help myself. It's too overwhelming for me. 😁

The other day I took 2 small container and planted some radishes. They are already coming up. It rained most of the night and then got real nice out. It was too much for me. I took half of the big garden added a few nutrients and planted.

I'm not suppose to lift. 5 lbs is my limit right now. And no bending and lifting at all. Soooo I figure some easy low growing plants.  On the outside I have a row of spinach, then sweet onions, 4 rows of different lettuces and the last row my favorite beets. I'm happy now. 

 

 

A few weeks ago our dear friend Gillena showed some art she created with painted dots. It instantly reminded me of the Aboriginal dot art that has deep ceremonial and spiritual roots.

The Origins of Aboriginal Dot Painting

Let's be clear, Aboriginal dot painting is not a new invention but rather an evolution of an age-old artistic tradition. Aboriginal Australians have one of the oldest continuous cultures in the world, and their art, particularly rock and cave paintings, is an integral part of this cultural heritage. These ancient artworks, often found in sacred sites, depict Dreamtime stories and are believed to be created by ancestral spiritual beings. Ephemeral body painting and ground paintings, traditionally used in ceremonial rituals, are also fundamental in understanding the roots of dot painting.

In its essence, Aboriginal dot painting emerged from the heart of a culture that deeply revered and lived in close harmony with nature. The traditional art forms served multiple functions: they were educational, spiritual, and a means of passing on lore and law.

 

As in all indigenous art each symbol has a meaning. 

Here are a few for Aboriginal dot art. 

 

Check this youtube  for some history and instruction.

 

For more Aboriginal dot art info check out the links. Especially the Misconceptions link.

 

See Gillena for 

  

That's all for now. I look forward to seeing what arty thing you have to share today. 

Nicole 

 ArtArk  

Misconceptions of Aboriginal dot art 

 Japingka Gallery