Friday, July 14, 2017





this week found me continuing with the daily

sketching.  i pop in to starbucks, use a reference 

image from a fashion magazine or make up a face.

i have been using a micron 02 pen.  this is a face

is  from my head.  graphite was added afterwards.







here's how she looks with watercolors.  both give

a different effect.  i think i ike the first a wee bit better.









these two are works in progress that i started 

at a painting workshop with jeanne marie.  what an indulgence 

to paint for two days in a small group of lovely women. 

after having recently attended jacki long's mixed media 

classes last month, and having so much fun, i am  looking to

schedule more group classes to scatter into the mix of my daily

art practice.   not only are they fun but there is a wonderful energy 

that comes with  creating in a group and i often learn something new.

i am fortunate that there are workshops accessible near me.   do you 

attend classes?  what is your experience? this weekend 

i saw a flier at the local botanic garden  for a make and take 

to paint a parasol!!! right up my alley!

i will show you what i create next week!


until then, have a lovely weekend!



posting today with eva and kristen at



















20 comments:

  1. Nice play of colour and fun sketching. Happy PPF

    much love...

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  2. Love this art to sketch, and the colourful version is fantastic. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

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  4. Meesed up the first post...beautiful projects Irene. I kinda like the first one best too. I love your enthusiasm for the classes and creating. No one of note comes to our neck of the woods so I take online classes. And honestly I love the work at your own pace whenever you want format. Happy PPF, oh and looking forward to seeing your parasol too!

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  5. I like your sketch very much, Irene, especially the uncolored one. And the other faces you posted. So lovely. I like the lady in blue with the green background.

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  6. Beautiful work Irene!
    Can't wait to see the parasol! ♥

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  7. Lovely faces both, the first one is more expresive. Sure a group working is inspiring.
    Have a great weekend ❤

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  8. Love the free flowing pen work, and your ladies are lovely...I don't attend classes, although would love to...from ppf...xx

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    1. Hello Mandy, Thanks so much for visiting! I hope you get to experience a class one day!
      ~~ Irene

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  9. Not only do I love your work but I love that you just went off to Starbuck's and created while sipping java! Totally the best of times!

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  10. I love your drawing mixed with digital work! she is lovely both in black and white and with colors.

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  11. Love your pen work. I am lucky to have an art center nearby and either take classes or just meet friends and paint (in a studio we collectively rent). We energize one another. Happy PPF

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  12. Oh these faces are delightful! and so well done ~ ^_^

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  13. I like the first one best too...but both are gorgeous..love the new ones too... great work. There is a lot of art education available here I just don't do well in a group setting... I need to create in total peace. I think I pick up other people energy too easily. I'm better watching a youtube video. Great post!

    Hugs Giggles

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  14. I love the loose style of your sketches. The first one is my favorite also. And yes: creating together with other people is the best. I've enjoyed a few group workshops and every time there was that wonderful creative energy and enthusiasm. Sadly, where I live now there are not many workshops like that. Maybe I should start my own ... ;-)

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  15. Caterina Giglio guided me to your blog...and I'm so glad that she did. I am not an artist but I love to play with art materials. I am currently doing an online year long course with Tamara Laporte and her guest artists. It is great. To experience so many styles.

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    1. Hello Bonnie, Thank you so much for visiting. What type of art materials do you like? I love to try out new materials, though I tell myself that I want to be a minimalist. Oxymoron, right? I hope you enjoy the course!~~ Irene

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    2. Hi Bonnie, I tried to find your blog but was unable to. Please let me know where I can see your work if you post them. Thanks, Irene

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