Friday, July 20, 2012

PPF and more...

So excited, just saw that the Featured Artist this week at PPF is Natasha May !!!!  As you know, I recently took her Cotton Candy Girl class and absolutely loved it!  I did it because, although I admire her work, I didn't think I could do it!  Her instruction was thorough and open minded!  Her videos were great and I loved listening to her accent!  She cracked me up with her humor.  It was a fun experience and I love these girls...my granddaughters are loving them too!



Okay so I have taken on this commissioned painting - I've been doing research and sketches on Phoenicopterus, yes, Flamingo's.  I thought I would share my piece as I go...any suggestions, feel free to let me know:
I plan on finishing it this weekend and hope to put "her" up on Sunday Sketches but no promises...might be a day or two later.

I received a great trade in the mail yesterday from Celia Bradshaw at http://adventuresofthestripedstockings.blogspot.com/
We did the July ATC trade hosted by Wendy at Bliss Angels and the theme was Sirens of the Sea:
I love what Celia did.  My favorite is the steampunk mermaid, each time I look at her I see some added detail.  Yes, she shall enhance my journey!  I have a fasination with steampunk but have not had the courage to try it!  Thanks Celia, I love them and the goodies!!!!

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15 comments:

  1. Mary C. NasserJuly 20, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Great progress on your commission!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  2. DebbieJuly 20, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Your flamingo is so pretty and graceful.

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  3. Sinderella's StudioJuly 20, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    sorry the post ends abruptly, my computer died & I am trying to figure out how to edit from my tablet. but thanks!

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  4. Sinderella's StudioJuly 20, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    sorry the post ends abruptly, my computer died & I am trying to figure out how to edit from my tablet. but thanks!

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  5. GigglesJuly 21, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    Your flamingo is beautiful start!! You blog has cut off and the header is very blurry for some reason!! I see your computer died!! Good luck with a quick fix!

    Hugs Giggles

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  6. Robin Panzer ArtJuly 21, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    I'm still making the PPF rounds. Your Flamingo commission is coming along beautifully! I'm sure your client is going to be thrilled! p.s. your comments section must have accidentally gotten spaced very far down your page.

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  7. Nora MacPhailJuly 21, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Congrats on your commission piece, it's looking good. Glad to hear there is lots of ATC trading going on!
    Have a blast.

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  8. Lisabella RussoJuly 21, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    It's quite beautiful! I love the soft colors and the way it is gently taking form.

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  9. NatashaJuly 22, 2012 at 1:50 AM

    Love your flamingo commission, will be looking forward to seeing it finished! :)

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  10. WrightStuffJuly 22, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Oh dear, just seen your computer has gone pfft! Hope you get it fixed.

    This is coming along really well - soft and pink :)

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  11. minnemieJuly 23, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Ahhh, Queen of flamingos you are! Proud to own one myself:-)

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  12. DebbieDecember 20, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Your flamingo is looking lovely!

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  13. Studio KaufmannDecember 21, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    I think the flamingo is going in the right direction. So delicate and airy! Happy PPF

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  14. bellefrogworksDecember 22, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    I am very fond of flamingos - I know God was smiling as he created these huge pink birds. I found out a while back that they can actually fly though it doesn't look possible! I think your painting is wonderful -

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  15. JKWDecember 23, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    I love ALL birds. . .I made a Halloween flamingo out of cloth/stuffing for my witch that rode it. A fun thing to do. "She" painted her flamingo green to match her face, lol. http://jkwart.blogspot.com/2009/11/once-upon-time.html Your painting is going to be fantastic. Blessings, Janet PPF

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