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Friday 21 October 2011

Hiya its Paint Party Friday

Hi, since returning from holiday this week, I haven't done very much painting or crafting, but would like to bring to the party 3 pieces - all different.............

This is a Mixed Media piece on a Canvas sheet from a Canvas Pad.......it was started before I went away and its now finished apart from some words.......Just not sure which quote I should use........so any suggestions will be very welcome please.
This is a sketch I did of Mario whom I met whilst on holiday in Portugal, he is a guitarist, he did quite a bit of posing before he played his guitar and its the first time I have sketched anyone live before and let me tell you its pretty scary to sketch  surreptitously.........my nerves were all ajar.........lol
This card is for the Happy Daze Challenge this month, its my attempt at Surrealism using 4 Stamps, although this isn't a requirement for the challenge as the theme is either Halloween or Christmas, but hopefully it will fit the bill however loosely................

Have so missed my blogging friends over at Paint Party Friday and their wonderful artwork and am looking forward to seeing all their inspirational pieces.  Thank you for supporting me in my artistic attempts, its very much appreciated.  Take care and have a lovely weekend, hugs Annette xx

PS, Nearly forgot to say that Craft Stamper Magazine - November Edition published my Fairy Bottletop....so thrilled

77 comments:

Sharon said...

Netty all wonderful creations!!!

Ephemera said...

Hi Netty,

Hope you had a fabulous holiday, have missed your bloggings. Love your projects, the mixed media piece is awesome, gorgeous colours, your sketch of Mario is great and love your Happy Daze challenge card, it's stunning, the spiders eugh!! LOL XX

Valerie-Jael said...

Lovely work Netty, especially the one with the Frida quote! Valerie

Maggie said...

Gorgeous creations Annette, wish I could draw - but heyho thats why I love stamps!!!

Maggie x

The Sparkly Fairy said...

Really clever Netty! Hope you had a wonderful holiday x

Emma - The Sparkly Fairy

Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's Creativity said...

Your mixed media canvas is so beautiful Netty. Love it.
Also your other work is fabulous. The woman is lovely with great colors.
Lovely greet Marja

My name is Cindy said...

Loving that canvas and the card, very effective - and well done you with 'surreptitious' sketching lol!!

Sue said...

Hope you had a fantastic holiday Netty, sketching guitarists indeed lol. I love you mixed media piecetoo, and the Frida card is beautiful x

Chris said...

All gorgeous creations Netty and I love your sketching. Have a great weekend. Chris xx

Sandy said...

Netty these are wonderful new art work. Fantastic design and work. Love them all.

Have a lovely weekend my dear friend.

cheryl said...

oh netty these are just brilliant just love them to bits,love the spiders,hugs cherylx

Suze Bain said...

Wow Nettie, your mixed media canvas is stunning. Great sketch and card too - spiders don't bother me but the thought of all those spiders crawling over me gives me the heeby jeebies! x

Pam said...

Huge congrats on being published in the magazine Annette!!! Loving your work here, and great job on the live sketch!
Pam

Cath Wilson said...

Some stunning work there, Netty. Lovely to see what you've been up to, even if not recently. LOVE your mixed media canvas! Hope you enjoyed your break. Cath x

Lisa Somerville said...

Wonderful projects Netty - love the mixed media piece!

PetraB said...

awesome artwork ... congratulations for being featured with your work in the magazine.

Anonymous said...

beautiful work Netty and you are so versatile,, going from one medium and style to another,, the portarit is amazing,, ( I find so difficult)

Anonymous said...

Hi Netty
Wonderful creativity being shared.
Wishes
Lynne

carol l mckenna said...

Awesome creations ~ Very versatile and creative lady ~ thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^

Cynthia Schelzig said...

Fab pieces...I especially like the first one......have a great weekend!

Catherine Denton said...

These are wonderful! Your stamped girl is beautiful.
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McCrafty's Cards said...

They are all fabulous Annette, the sketch is wonderful.
Kevin xx

Joni Nickrent said...

Awesome work...love the diversity of the pieces!

Anonymous said...

Netty, my dear, so glad you are back. I know you had a lovely time on your holiday. Your sketch of Mario is fantastic. I can't even imagine sketching from a live "model" surreptitiously or not. I love the card you made with the image of the woman done in colors and flowers. Beautiful. I guess that's a stamp. Faye

Crafting Queen said...

Love the card! Great mix media piece and drawing as well. Hugs anesha

Carol Q said...

what a variety Netty. I know I'd try and think up something humerous for that top one but nothing's come to be yet. Well done to tackle a live drawing - having just started a drawing class I know how scary it is! Lovely final piece. Really must add that stamp to my collection. Never thought it would look so good with spiders though!

Carol said...

All three are nicely done!!! Love that first one the best :)

Å olanje na domu-Waldorf said...

You did a great job on all free. There's certainly a fifesta felling to them. :)

Å olanje na domu-Waldorf said...

Yeah. That would be "fiesta feeling" :)

coops said...

these are all stunning netty.i really love your gorgeous canvas ;D

xx coops xx

Crystal said...

The work this week is just wonderful. I love the portrait. I agree it is kind of intimidating to sketch live but it came out terrific!

Anonymous said...

Hi Netty :)

Such a beautiful mixed media piece. I love the colors and the arrangement on the canvas. Are the chandeliers painted? I love this piece--it's gorgeous.

Great sketch too--the expression is so gentle.

The card is beautiful--Great Quote!

Janet said...

What wonderful creations. Sketching someone in person must have been scary....at least it would be for me.

Brenda Brown said...

Hi Annette, love your pieces you have posted the surrealist piece really captured my attention with the little spiders in it.
Hope you had a wonderful holiday.
Have a great weekend.
luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

Mary C. Nasser said...

Love your card especially!
And a big CONGRATULATIONS on being published!! Woo-hoo!!

Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art

EVA said...

These are all great pieces Netty!

I especially love the quote and the incongruity in the images!

Daniele said...

I love the purples in the background of the first painting/mixed media, and the card is divine, and wow now drawing live.....you're so brave
hugs

wednesday said...

I've never been able to sketch people while they are aware of me. Too nerve wracking! But I admire anyone who can do it.

That new card is so airy and lovely. Glad you had a nice time on your holiday.

Virtual Boy said...

Love all your creations, they're so different! I admire your range of techniques, you master them all beautifully~

// -T.W-

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Fantastic creations, all of them.

Theresa said...

Very cool Netty! Happy PPF! Hope your holiday was wonderful.

CAROL said...

Hope you enjoyed your holiday Netty, love your work and the live sketching you've done is great xx

1CardCreator said...

Congrats on the publication! Your 1st piece is totally stunning, I love it!

Kristin Dudish said...

Congratulations on being published! Hooray! I love the Frida quote and look forward to seeing what one you will add to the vibrant purple background :)

xo
Kristin

Christine said...

lovely work this week and that card has a beautiful quote!

Meggymay said...

All fabulous creations, have a good weekend. Yvonne x
p.s. saw your bottle tops in C.S. they look FAB.

Dolly Daydreams said...

Firstly CONGRATULATIONS !!!!! on being published your bottle tops certainly deserved the recognition as indeed does all of your work in my opinion . Mario seems very handsome such gorgeous eyes ! Your mixed media canvas is equisite as is everything you d o. Lovely to see you back you missed.!

Marie

Unknown said...

Especially love the one at the top! Thanks for sharing Netty. xx

Teri said...

You did a great job on that portrait. It's exciting to do a live sketch like that. Sounds like you got inspired in your holiday.

Robin Panzer Art said...

Love the mixed media piece. I can't wait to see what quote you add! Happy PPF!

Daniele Valois said...

I am so in love with the first piece. And the bold color!

Victoria said...

Gorgeous as always..i LOVe it all..and your sketch is beautiful..his eye seem so gentle and poetic..how wonderful he posed for you..that must have been super exciting! I love how his energy and essence translates through yoru work...a beautiful heart and spirit!
Victoria~

GlorV1 said...

Hi Nettie. Such great creations. You of course know which is my favorite...Frida quote of course. Nice job. Have a great weekend Nettie.

Anonymous said...

Netty!!
So nice to see you!
I am sure I am a member of your site.
I'm looking for me!
Your art is wonderful and OH, how much it reminds me of MISS POTTER!
Ask.. Blue chair diary!
You are a special special person I can see by what you wrote here.♥

Mary Hysong said...

Love both of your pieces. I sketch people on the sly too and always nervous if someone is watching me! Afraid I'll draw a deformed monster. Thanks for stopping by my place! Happy PPF!

Anonymous said...

Estimada amiga, hoy decidi visitar tu blog lleno de satifaccion siendo un auténtico placer pasear por tus trabajos que son de una riqueza exquisita.
Pones música a los sentimientos y me siento muy afortunado por haberte encontrado en este mágico mundo.

Te dejo un abrazo con todo mi cariño

LivArtNow said...

such beautiful creations, and I agree about sketching,lol. I'm happy to hear you had a great time in portugal :) My great grandfather was from portugal and I'd Love to go there some time :) Thanks for leaving such a kind comment on my blog and I wish you a wonderfully creative weekend!!
hugs and smiles,
Linda

G Peplow said...

Fabulous projects Annette, love them all, especially the surreal Frida Kahlo dreamy one! Hope you had a wonderful holiday and welcome back, Gay xxx

Terry said...

Netty, you are always one big talent! Love them all! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Kristin said...

Wow! I can totally picture you sneaking a sketch while watching Mario play! Love it - I hope you had a wonderful holiday and thank you for all of this beautiful inspiration, xo

Unknown said...

oh wow!!!! these are gorgeous Annette!!!! wonderful work!!

Heidi said...

Beautiful work Netty!
Hugs, Heidi:)

HeARTworks said...

Hi Netty! I agree it can be unsettling to draw people surreptitiously! Sometimes when I am listening to a talk and I am sleepy, I draw the speaker and the people around me! Patsy from
HeARTworks

Doreen said...

Just stunning creations Annette,I love them all.xxx

donna said...

Congratulations on being published! All 3 of your pieces are amazing in their own way. I love the Frida quote. You will get over being nervous about sketching others and what an honor you do them. The first piece is gorgeous. Can't think of a good quote though...hugs..Donna

Marlene said...

Hi, your work is amazing. I love the Freida piece, perfect for halloween.

Electra said...

These are stunning Annette-really lovely, each of them!

Unknown said...

Wow, I love your card a lot. Beautiful - I like the silhoutte, which contains lots of interesing details. The colours are lovely too.

Evelyn

Andrea C said...

Gorgeous all of them and ooh look at you sketching on the go, ya little pro xx

CuddlyBunny said...

Netty, all of these are wonderful!

I'm in awe of your sketching ability, and your Halloween piece with the Frida quote is beautiful!

Your mixed media piece is my favorite, though: I don't think it needs any text ... it's already quite perfect!

Jan Hennings said...

you are beyond talented...gorgeous!

Unknown said...

Hello my friend.. Once again all your creations look wonderful.. Just love seeing your Art work..

Hugs, Linda

June Nelson said...

Netty my netty where have you been hididng it sems such a long time since we have had a natter, tell me what you have been doing, didnt realise you had a blog darlin hope your keepong well and your creations are still amazing!!! xxxxx

Martina said...

Netty, your work is just amazing!
I always love looking at your wonderful creations!

Anonymous said...

I always enjoy your creations!

Gerri Herbst said...

Wonderful assortment today! Love your drawing the best. I would never have the nerve to sketch someone live. take care, gerri

Heather Foust said...

You have been so busy!!! Lovely creations Netty!