Friday, January 19, 2018

happy new year friends!

how are you?  I didn't mean to take a 

long break but that's exactly what happened.  

a sinus infection got me for a good month and then

the holidays came.  my son visited for a nice long

time, always a delight to me.  I stop everything while

he's here. 



I'm glad to be back at my dear blog! i've missed

you all and hope all is well!



this year I am working on my drawing skills.

with some pen drawings.  these drawings

are in a little journal I carry with me

along with a mechanical pencil and am

.02 micron pen.






also experimenting with a mechanical pencil, 

black wing pencil, and eraser drawings.

the simplicity of products used is enticing.






 and then missing color, watercolor using a 

soppy brush is added over the pen drawings.

characters do show up!!






lastly, a pelican spotted on my daily walk.




thank you for visiting today!



posting with friends at paint party friday.
thank you eva and kristin.  





7 comments:

  1. Glad you are back, too. Even though I missed you, I see that you have been prolific and that is most important. Love your portraits. See you soon. :-)

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  2. Wonderful art as always. Hugs, Valerie

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  3. Great drawings! You are so good at portraits.

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  4. OMG Irene - such artful drawings - amazing portraits !
    I want to learn to draw better this year as well.
    Alle the best for you and HAPPY 2018!
    Always a pleasure to see your unique styled pieces!
    oxo Susi

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  5. I really like the diversity in your drawings. Looking forward to a year of this!
    Just so you know: when I click on your link in PPF I get a message that I can't get access to your blog...??

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  6. Hi Irene. Glad to see you back and that the sinus infection is gone. I know you had a great time with your son. Your art is always so beautiful. I like that you have ventured out to something new for you, because these are simple gorgeous.

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  7. You've been busy, Irene. I like this new direction you're going in. So glad you're feeling better now, and had a chance to visit with your son. :)

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