Sunday, May 1, 2011

Sunday Sketches...In Orb-it!!!

As my busy world is spinning, so much going on!  Work is busy, babysat last night and that was busy!  Nothing like a seven year old and 3 year old to keep you hopping - great fun!  Grandpa, Jackson and Neva!

 
Wedding only 2 weeks away - Mothers Day in-between...yikes!  So to sooth my soul I did a journal page in soft blues - layered watercolor spheres/orbs...it was a glazing exercise in one of my books.  As I looked at the page I felt like getting inside one of the orbs and just traveling around viewing everything from an outside perspective... taking in all that life has to offer... so many smiles!

In Orb-it
 Used my sharpie fine point markers to color in the butterfly!  I love these markers for quick fun.  No fuss- no mess, so can get my art-fix quick!   My special project is at the framers...can't wait to share soon.

Make art, make friends - share art, share souls!!!  thanks to Sophia for sharing this site each Sunday...Sunday Sketches
cheers, dana

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19 comments:

  1. gatheringwonderMay 1, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Awesome butterfly

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  2. Valerie-JaelMay 1, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Great work! Thanks for visiting my blog today. Nice to meet you Dana! Valerie

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  3. HeatherMay 1, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    beautiful...really simply lovely! I love butterflies! xo

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  4. AndreaMay 1, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Love it...
    Great idea. Not the usual.
    Happy May Dana!
    xo

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  5. ShaylaMay 1, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Babysitting...:D I used to love doing that before I had my own kid. haha. Your butterfly artwork is most certainly gorgeous! I love the orb concept.

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  6. Jehanne's doodlesMay 1, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    this is wonderful. I like the concept. really cool :)

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  7. Tammie LeeMay 1, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Hi Dana,
    This is wonderful and creative, a lovely piece.

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  8. The Artful DivaMay 1, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I can learn a lot from you! That's why I'm your newest follower ;-)

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  9. MarleneMay 1, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I love it, I too would love to travel around in a bubble and take it all in.

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  10. DebbieMay 1, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    I love the butterfly, and can't wait to see your special project!

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  11. WrightStuffMay 1, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Ooh special projects??

    Love what you did to get your fix here.

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  12. Morph WaffleMay 1, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Pretty, I like your orbs and the butterfly!

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  13. LenoraMay 1, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    soft and sweet!

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  14. Kristin DudishMay 1, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Looks like things are very fun (and busy) at your house! I hope you're making time to ride your new Harley :)

    xo
    Kristin

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  15. Sinderella's StudioMay 2, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    thanks for all the encouraging comments...yep, Kristin I was out yesterday for 70 miles...love this new bike!!!

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  16. GalleryJuanaMay 2, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    The glazing looks like it was fun and successful.
    Just noticed Kristen's comment.
    You got a new Harley? Woot!

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  17. Pellie / PennyMay 2, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Great piece of art - I really like the concept. Simple yet lovely.

    Hugs,
    Penny

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  18. Alexandra MacVeanMay 2, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Hope things start to slow down soon for you. I apologize for my delay in visiting. Crazy here, too, with dad, etc. And sometimes, simple sketches are PERFECT! :)

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  19. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    cute kids and lovely butterfly drawing! :)

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