I think I have finished Pandora now...........hmmmm......still not sure but have hung it up anyway. The conversation last week at Paint Party Friday went along the lines of whether we varnished our pictures or not......To be honest I cover mine with Modge Podge Gloss, its cheap and does the job and as they are for my amusement only, I don't think it really matters, does it?
Hope you can see the small changes that have been made, the parts that look like sludge on the top part of her dress is really gold paint, but it refuses to be photographed, such a nuisance as the gold reflects beautifully.
.........also must thank Victoria Pettella who is a fabulous artist. Victoria gave me lots of terrific tips with this painting and am most grateful. Her blog is called The Dreaming Palette and her paintings are fantastic. http://studiovictoria.blogspot.com
This little Christmas Robin is called Robbie who is not really very happy............aaaaaaahhhhh - guess what his mother knitted him for Christmas...........yep a bobble hat, whereas he really wanted a Red Sparkly Hat to match his new boots........... a page from my Sketch book, done with Watercolour Pencils, white gel pen and Stickles.
Have never drawn a bird before so another first for me.................may well be my last............lol
Will come and visit you all when I get back later in the day. Meanwhile I hope you visit the fab artists over at the Paint Party. Have a terrific weekend especially my American friends as its their Thanksgiving and take care of yourselves, Hugs Annette xx
72 comments:
Wonderful, Nettie, but really love the robin - great touch of humour there x
Great paintings. I love your little robin, he is just so sweet. :)
Nice work again Annette, the robin is really tweet, love his boots and hat! Valerie
Oh wow wonderful Netty.
Gorgeous paintings.
Have a lovely weekend Netty. xoxo
Beautiful painting Netty and I love little Robbie - he has real character. xx
Pandora is beautiful, I really like the colours used, I love the robin fabulous drawing!
Kevin xx
love the robin
hugs
joan in italy
Gorgeous work as always Annette,I must admit that robin is pretty adorable.xxx
Pandora is just beautiful Netty!!! Love the little "Robbie" - very cute and I like his knitted beanie!!!
Trop mignon le petit oiseau :)
Pandora looks fab - I love the ominous mist coming out of the box!
Your wee robin is so cute! I like the effect of snow you got with the gel pen.
Annette, your Pandora is beautiful. I think the gold shows up pretty well on my screen. And the robin is adorable. I can't do animals or birds to save my life. You are so fortunate to have that talented Victoria to give you hints. I love her style and really admire her terrific talent.
Faye
Pandora is excellent and I can see the gold and looks wonderful ~ Love your first bird painting and his story ~ Adorable! ~~ thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF
Both Pandora and Robin look marvelous! :)
Pandora's beautiful all finished and I LOVE your Xmas robin, so cute!
Shes turned out beautiful Nettie, I generally whatever is around to gloss my paintings, if at all, just go with the flow she'll tell you what she wants, thanks for sharing :)
Oh I think you need to do lots of birds! He is so sweet. I think your Pandora is amazing. Her eyes are very intense and the background really makes her pop...hugs..Donna
Pandora Robin looks great and very happy with his hat and red boots. Saludos
Beautiful portrait, I love that color combination. The bird is super friendly.
pandora is beautiful, whats coming from her box, magic I think, your bird is perfect, I think his hat is lovely, but you know birds, never pleasing them right, lol, thanks for visitng today Netty, have a great day
HUgs...you made my heart smile with such generous and kind thoughtful words! You are such a beautiful soul Netty!HUgs my friend!
your painting is gorgeous and amazing..i love seeing it transform!Pandora is absolutely stunning...such a powerful presence..awesome!!
I also adore the beautiful Robin..very striking and very gentle and full of spirit! thankyou for sharing more of your magic!
and thanks for touching my heart..I am so honored!
HUgs
victoria
Lovely pieces Netty and I love the robin. Enjoy your weekend. Tracy x
Fabulous colours on them both and I feel rather sad for poor Robby, maybe Santa will give him a sparkly hat for Christmas.
Have a great weekend.
luv and hugs {brenda] xoxox
No! This can't be your first and last bird! He is so cute. I love his expression, and everything from his hat to his boots.
ohhhh I love his bobble hat, and those boots are adorable
hugs
So cute - love the boots!!
Love the pandora colours and robin in cute, I like his back story!
Pandora is sweet, and the robin is too cute, Netty!
Happy Weekend to you, too!
:)
Pandora looks great and I varnish with whatever is on hand... as long as it is non-yellowing I'm in... the joy of watercolours is no varnishing and sealing actually... so they suit me even better xx
Both very beautiful artworks, the little robin made me smile. I like how Pandora has come up. Happy PPF! xx
P.s new glasses are always great!
Pandora has turned to a real beauty. Love the robin and his cute wellies.
Yvonne x
Pandora's eyes really are quite mesmerising Annette :)
Have a good weekend and hope the cold continues to get better
Hugs Von xxx
Hi Nettie. Pandora came out beautifully! Love the look on her face. Your little robin is so sweet. I like the hat his mother knitted him. Very sweet. Hugs xo
Oh Nettie... just love Pandora and Robbie... he is too cute... gorgeous paintings...
Have a happy day
Jenny x
Pandora is beautiful and Robbie is a real cutie!
Lovely artwork full of magic ... well done!
love the Pandora and the bird with the snowflakes....how sweet!!!! wonderful work Annette!!!
Pandora turned out beautifully! And I love your little robin, reminds me of my Spring Robin header I just took down.
Sweet looking bird.
Love your bird with the boots, darling. Nice work. Pandora rocks! Hope your glasses fit good. Happy PPF!
I do hope Robbie isn't your last, because I think he is delightful!
That's a great first birdie. He is cute. Love your snow too.. Happy weekend, Ev
hahahaha, cute.
but draw the legs of this little birdie a bit thick..
valentine gifts pakistan
oh these are super paintings,hun,really adore that robbin he is super,hugs cherylxxxxx
these are stunning netty.i love pandora, the colours are gorgeous and fab robbie, i love his sparkly boots :D
xx coops xx
Theya er soooo lovely!
Hello my sweet friend. You painting looks amazing.. Love how it turned out.. And I do believe Modge podge is perfectly OK.. Thats what I use. Then again I not a real artist.. Your little robin is adorable..
Hugs, Linda
Fab pieces! Love the little boots on the birdie!
Beautiful painting Annette, what a shame the gold didn't come out, I bet it's gorgeous:0) The little robin's very cute, Have a lovely weekend. Oh! I hope you can see better now LOL Gay xxx
Love your paintings, specially the little funny robin.
Have a nice weekend, hugs Anja
Pandora is gorgeous, very magical and Robbie is the sweetest!
I love your robin:)
Beautiful work again.
Hugs, Heidi:)
love your work..that robin really made me smile...thankyou...xxx
Netty...these are both gorgeous!
That's your first bird?!?! Fantastic!! It's too bad the gold doesn't photograph well on your first one, would love to see it in person!
Hi Netty. Loving the paintings. You certainly are an all rounder and seem to be able to do anything crafty! Thanks so much for the comment on my blog. I have neglected it lately but was so happy to receive your comment. Thanks it is appreciated. Sue x
Sorry, had to delete 2 duplicate comments, I'm a bit rusty with blogging at the minute. Sue x
Love the booties on the robin!! Both are just fabulous! Have a great weekend!
Love your final masterpiece of Pandora.. Great outcome! Robbie is looking adorable:)
Ohhh I love Pandora, I love how the pink mist swirls around her and Robbie is too cute, love that little hat!! :0) xoxo
Oh, Netty, how wonderful. Love your little Robbie.
Great paintings. I love your little robin , fabulous drawing!
Congrats
Paulo
Pandora and litte Robbie are fantastic, dear Netty!
So lovely paintings!
Have a nice sunday my dear friend.
Hugs
MARTINA
Robbie is sooooooooo sweet and Pandora came out fantastic...as I am an Optician, I would love to see a pic of your new glasses!!!!
cheers, dana
Congratulations on finishing Pandora!
I love Robbie the Robin, too!! :)
All the best,
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
dear Netty,
Lovely painting dear.I adore your little Robin too.Sorry I have not be able to visit much. We are in the process of a long distance move and things are crazy. Hoping January will be better and we will be all set. take care dearie, gerri
Pandora is just gorgeous! And Robbie is adorable, I love the knit hat and the texture in the background, awesome!Deb
i seriously love this bird!!!
Love your little robin and your painting x
beautiful artwork Netty!!
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