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Friday 6 April 2012

Art Homework and Cards for Paint Party Friday

Hi, its time again for the best painting party ever......Paint Party Friday...... where we get to meet some fabulous artists and their creations thanks to Kristin and Eva our terrific hosts.


This is my latest Art Class Homework piece in Acrylics.  I was given an old Barclays Bank advertisement to copy.  When the other students saw what I had been given there was a lot of grimacing going on I can tell you.  Being fair minded I offered to swop with them but strangely enough nobody wanted to.............  This has to be the most difficult painting have ever done, so please be kind to me and don't judge too harshly as am sure when my tutor sees it there will be enough harsh comments to last me a lifetime.............lol


These Easter cards were made from an earlier water colour painting of mine and have now been received.  It gave me such a thrill to put my artwork onto cards.

Wishing you all a very Happy and Blessed Easter.  Take care of yourselves and will be seeing you soon.  Hugs Annette x

82 comments:

Sandy said...

Wow Netty your painting work is brilliant.
Wonderful work.

I wish you a HAPPY EASTER my friend !!! xoxo

Heidi said...

Stunning work as always!
Hugs, Heidi:)

Helen said...

Don't be so hard on yourself - it is fantastic! Happy Easter.

kay said...

well its very lifelike and i could visualise it easy,its fantastic,have a great weekend,x

Ephemera said...

Hi Netty I think your painting is fabulous. I love the rock on the left it is so textured and realistic. Your Easter cards are gorgeous too. Have a Great Easter weekend. X

Crafting Queen said...

Wow, your painting is just fab. I love the colours and texuter of the rocks, just super. Happy Easter.

Anonymous said...

well, I think you're doing an amazing job - painting ocean spray is so difficult. I love the texture you've achieved in the rock on the left of the picture especially.

Lovely Easter cards, I'm sure the recipients loved them as well!

Doreen said...

Stunning work as always Annette...Happy Easter.xxx

Anonymous said...

Wow,Netty! You never seem to amaze me. Is there anything arty that you're not good at??

Fantastic work

Anonymous said...

That should read CEASE !!! I nee my coffee this morning LOL!

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

WOOOOOOW Annette this is gorgeous. Such a beautiful painting. Really brilliant.
Happy easter days and lovely greet
Marja

Valerie-Jael said...

Well done on your painting, Brclay's will be envious! Happy Easter, Valerie

Jan said...

Incredible Netty... the effects you have achieved with the rocks and the sea is amazing. Have a lovely Easter Jan xx

kat said...

You have done a fantastic piece Netty, be proud! Love your Easter cards too!

cheryl said...

oh wow Hun this is stunning gosh your work is amazing Hun,hugs Cherylxxxx

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

It's stunning Netty!

Have a wonderful Easter.

Love
Maarit

HeARTworks said...

Hi Netty, I'm not being kind when I say I love the textures in your painting! I really do! A blessed Easter! Patsy from
HeARTworks

Liz Powley said...

Wow, I love the texture of the rock at the front of the painting. The composition is good too.

Don't be too hard on yourself, you did good :D

Liz

Tracey FK said...

That is tough homework, but I think you have done a great job... the texture on the rocks is well handled... hope you have a happy and safe Easter ...xx

Pam said...

Your painting is amazing, really Annette!! And what special cards too! Have a wonderful Easter as well!

Sharon said...

Great creations Netty!!! Love the "texture" of those rocks on your painting!

Å olanje na domu-Waldorf said...

I love it! I don't think you'll be getting any harsh comments. :) Great easter cards as well.

Anonymous said...

any harsh comment that are made on this will be hogwash, this is beautiful, the cards are lovely as well,

Carolyn Dube said...

Harsh? No- just awe here- that is a wonderful piece of art!

Anjas-Artefaktotum said...

Beautiful paintings, you are so talented!
Wish you Happy Easter,
xox Anja

froebelsternchen said...

Netty don't be so hard on yourself.
It is homework and you´ve done it.
For me it is brilliant Netty!
Have a HAPPY EASTER Netty!

xxx Susi

1CardCreator said...

Beautiful painting Annette! You are too critical of yourself! Your Easter painted cards look divine too!

carol l mckenna said...

Excellent painting love it ~ love the movement in it ~ the texture ~ Wonderful! and lovely Easter cards ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^

Anonymous said...

Lots of wonderful action in your fabulous painting, Netty. I can't imagine anything harsh could possibly be said of it. Beautiful contrast of light and dark. And your Easter cards are simply gorgeous. Happy Easter.
Faye

Christine said...

lovely acrylic and beautiful Easter card! Happy Easter!

Meggymay said...

Wow, your painting is awesome. The rocks look so realistic to me, and the spray looks great.
Have a good Easter.
Yvonne x

McCrafty's Cards said...

Fabulous painting Annette,I like all the texture, wonderful idea to use your painting on your cards.
Kevin xx

Deborah said...

Why would your tutor be harsh - it looks amazing! Have a lovely Easter.

GlorV1 said...

Hi Annette, your cards are smashing!! Love them. Great job! Happy Easter and PPF. Take care.

Cris, Artist in Oregon said...

Wow.. great painting. Love the cards too. Thanks for your comment too. Happy PPF.

johanna said...

you made a gorgeous painting!!
happy easter, netty!

Anonymous said...

Naw...your teacher can't possibly be harsh with you! I think your painting is wonderful! I can hear the waves crashing on the rocks and feel the excitement of crossing over the water and hoping not to fall in! Fab cards too Netty. Happy Easter and PPF! :-)

Debbie said...

Great job with your painting assignment. I especially like the texture. Your cards are lovely. I hope you have a wonderful Easter.

trisha too said...

A happy and blessed Easter to you, too, dear Netty!

:-)

Anne Manda said...

Wonderful work, love it! Especially the rocks and the water on front are fantastic! <3 Happy PPF!

Anonymous said...

lovely painting - especially the depth of color in the rock

Victoria said...

HI Annette! Beautiful..gorgeous work...so much depth , dimension..and amazing texture..brilliant..wonderful piece! and oh my..I totally love your cards...so elegant and blissful..truly beautiful!! Shine on..hugs!!
Wishing you a beautiful wkd full of magic and joy!
Victoria

Marji said...

Well done!! Happy Easter and Happy PPF.

MarleneMAZ said...

You did a fabulous job! Happy Easter!

Brenda Brown said...

I think your painting looks amazing. I had to enlarge it to see why you didn't think it was very good, but I disagree, the textures on the rocks particularly look amazing.
Love the sweet Easter cards, have a Happy Easter weekend.
hugs {brenda} xox

Annette said...

wow its amazing and so lifelike. Happy Easter xx

WrightStuff said...

Well, I for one think this is pretty magnificent. It almost makes me want to go and open an account at Barclays Bank!

Leovi said...

That delicious Easter cards, wonderful. A hug.

Fuchsia said...

Absolutely OMG awesome Netty xxxxxx

Jacquie Parry said...

The painting is fabulous Netty I love it. I wish I had your talent to paint like that, I can't copy anything. I love your Easter cards too.
Happy Easter
Jacquie x

Terry said...

Do you ever look back at the first painting you did and how unsure you were?? Wow, GF!! Your art is absolutely amazing! Have a wonderful Easter!

pauline said...

I think you did a great job on this Netty! The textures look really nice. I hope your tutor isn't too rough on you - it certainly seemed challenging enough. And your Easter cards are beautiful... keep creating! xoxo

Teri said...

It's just beautiful!!!

HPPF

Mimi said...

I think it's great!! and your second link works great. Nothing to be ashamed about with this painting!


Mimi Torchia Boothby Watercolors

Unknown said...

holy smokes Annette!!!! the painting is amazing!!! you blow me away with your work!!!

Wishing you and yours a Blessed Easter.....

Virtual Boy said...

Stunning work, the colors are amazing~
Happy Easter!

// -T.W-

Unknown said...

Great painting, really! The stone on the right looks real!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

That is so pretty!!!

Lucy Edmondson said...

This is absolutely amazing! i am flabbergasted! You are so talented, and the spume in the background is so realistic,

Lucy x

Zue said...

I like what you have done with the acrylics, though I have not seen the original advertisement. Oh to be hiking in a glacial environment...a very appealing piece of art:)
Well done, Netty...I don't think you will receive any harsh criticism.
xxx

Viv said...

Oh Netty, this painting is just a-ma-zing!!! Fabulous work - my painting skills are confined to emulsion on the walls...LOL
Great easter cards too - have a lovely Easter, sending you hugz. x

Lindsay said...

The way you handle your acrylics is so expressive! Happy Easter! :)

Martina said...

What a great painting, dear Netty! I'm thrilled.

I wish you and your loved ones a wonderful Easter and a few nice days!
Hugs MARTINA

Ginny said...

Netty, your painting is beautiful. I kept going back again and again to look at it and take in all of the details. I think your teacher will be very excited by your work.
The cards are lovely. I know the people who receive them will be so happy to have something created by you. Have a wonderful Easter.

Geckostone said...

Oh my gosh are you kidding, harsh comments? I think this is one of the best paintings you've ever done! I LOVE the texture you got in the browns, oh my it looks like geology heaven!I love your style in the figure and the scene being in these wonderful fascinating pieces. You did fantastic my friend!! Deb

Robin Panzer Art said...

Well I don't know what your tutor sees but I love it, the texture is fabulous. Happy PPF!

Lesley Edmonds said...

Happy Easter Annette. I really love the texture of your rocks in the foreground of your picture and the figure is perfectly in proportion. Love it!
How did you get your artwork onto cards? I'd be interested to know. Congratulations of doing that.
x

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Fantastic painting and wonderful Eastercards.
Happy Easter to you and yours.

Marjie Kemper said...

I can't imagine how difficult it must be to get the perspective or proportions straight on a painting like this. It looks wonderful to me! And what a great idea to print your art on cards. Fabulous!

Daniele said...

amazing work Netty, love the drama of the picture
hugs

Paula - Buenos Aires said...

Awesome texture on those rocks and wonderfully implied movement on the man.

Siggadisart said...

Very nice work Netty :-)

Mary C. Nasser said...

Netty,
Your hiking painting is amazing!
Love the colors and textures...it's my favorite of your works so far!
Brings back great memories of glacial hiking in Alaska.
♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art

Annabelle said...

Brilliant work Netty.Adore the cards and the painting, both wonderful works.
Happy Easter ; )

Ileana said...

Amazing work. It pops out at you and comes alive...like we're peeking out a window. Your Easter cards are lovely as well. Impressive artwork all the way around.

Happy Easter to you!

wednesday said...

There is a lot going on in the image you were given to paint. You are doing a great job on it so far. Don't let that tutor get you down!

EVA said...

I think you did a fabulous job! Love how you captured the strata in the rock and the gorgeous hills.

Kokopelli said...

I LOVE the first painting. No harsh comment over here. But what do I know as a "newbie" painter. And isn't it fun to put your own artwork on cards. Just did that lately and the receiver was stunned and so happy. :-)

Unknown said...

Oh my sweet friend.. Your painting is beautiful.. I always love seeing your creations. And I also love you cards. Bravo...

Hugs, Linda

Pam Tucker said...

Netty, your painting is fabulous! I love the rock texture and the water! There is nothing to be harsh about. You do beautiful work, as always. And the cards turned out gorgeous. That's always fun to put your artwork on a card. :)Keep up the wonderful work! Hugs to you!!

Unknown said...

I love the Easter cards with the ladies and your picture has so much beautiful texture.
Very nice well done Hugs Elaine

Nordljus said...

Oh my, your art teacher seems to be quite a character... I think your painting turned out wonderful.