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Friday 15 June 2012

Paint Party Friday

Hi, after all the stresses I could not make it last week for Paint Party Friday so am showing two paintings from my art journal today.


This page totally reflects the way I was feeling using Black Gesso and Acrylics.


and this page was made for fun in Acrylics.

Thank you for all your terrific support.  Am going today to visit my mother who is recovering well from her operation, so will be back later in the day to visit all your wonderful creations.
Take care of yourselves, hugs Annette xx

80 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

Lovely pages! Valerie

froebelsternchen said...

Oh wow..that´s impressive !

Happy PPF Netty!

Sandy said...

Oh wow these are devine.
Wonderful painting art Netty. Love them.

Have a sunny weekend my friend. xoxo

Ephemera said...

Hi Netty, both of these are fantastic,hope your Mum and Hubby are feeling loads better. Take care and have a more peaceful weekend. xx

...the yorkshire fox... said...

...oh Netty, it's been tough for you of late, your first piece of art show's this, the naked image depicts your vulnerability and the huge black tidal wave, your helplessness at being overwhelmed...awesome work!...loVe our Queen & Catherine you've captured their warmth for one an other beautifully...a loVely piece...glad things are now on the brighter side for you...Mel :)

Karin said...

both are beautiful in their own way! have a nice weekend!

Kokopelli said...

Best wishes to you mom! And I love that "royal" Painting!

Anne Manda said...

Very expressive paintings, beautiful!

Astrid Maclean said...

Beautiful paintings Netty, specially like the bottom one though I understand that the top one perhaps expresses more what you are going through right now.

Hang in there!! Have a good weekend too!

Maria Ontiveros said...

Good luck with your mum. I LOL at what you said about the black gesso. It really is very dark, isn't it? I love the second painting - very fun. Happy PPf!
rinda

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

very impressive Annette. This are beautiful pages. Lovely greet
Marja

Sharon said...

The first painting is quite "dark" feeling but I really like it & what a great pic of the Queen & co!!

Deborah said...

Love the drama of the first painting. Kate and Liz made me smile - you've really captured them.

Tracey FK said...

So glad your mother is recovering well and that you got to share today... the first painting is sooo intense and I am glad you aren't feeling that way anymore... the royal portrait is just perfect...xx

G Peplow said...

Hi Annette, So glad things are a little easier for you, hope your mum and hubby are recovering well.
Love the painting in your journal, what a brilliant and expressive page. The painting of the royals made me smile, you have a wonderful way of p[ainting people Netty. Have a wonderful weekend my friend, xxx

Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

I love how you showed your emotions through the use of color. Hope your mom continues to recov. Blessings!

Pam said...

These two journal pages are just awesome!! Thanks for sharing them! Take care.

Helen said...

Great work! The first one reminds me of Munch's The Scream, which I guess is what you were feeling!!! Your Royals are great though... sending continued cyber hugs.

Sam & Poppy said...

Love the lady in black Nettie, reminds me of 'The Scream' a little. Glad your mum is doing well. Hope you and hubby are doing better. Men eh?
Wishing you a lovely weekend,
Take care, Sam xxx

Christine said...

Is that Catherine and the Queen? Wonderful pages and so vividly coloured! Have a nice visit with your mom.

Å olanje na domu-Waldorf said...

Rally awesome Anette! I love this black gesso. :)

carol l mckenna said...

wow! You really did express 'stress' in the first one ~ awesome ~ Lovely one of the Queen ~ sending you lots of healing hugs to relax ~namaste, ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)

kat said...

Hello Netty hope your mum recovers well and quickly. Your first painting is a dark one, but I like it, full of emotion. Take care and happy PPF. xx

Anonymous said...

beautiful work, the queen and Kate are amazing as well, give your mum my get well wishes,,

Kim B said...

Wonderful pages. I hope your mom is feeling much better. Have a wonderful day! Hugs, Kim

Anonymous said...

I love the first one especially - there is something so dark and haunting about it. Ihope you're feeling in better spirits now and your mum is feeling better as well. I love that you've shown the Queen smiling - not something she often does!

Kat Sloma said...

Wow, that first one is powerful in it's colors and brushwork. It really conveys strong emotion! Your second one is quite cheery. Happy PPF!

Leovi said...

Fresh paint, I like it.

Unknown said...

LOVE these, the first one made me think of Edvard Munch and it really like the faces in the second!
Hope your Mother's recovery gets easier.
PPF Hugs,
Stephanie

Von said...

Your mood might not have been your best but this sure is a stunning painting Netty
Have a lovely weekend
Von x♥x

Anonymous said...

I hope your husband and mom are healing quickly Nettie. I'm sending you hugs and positive thoughts and prayers. Your art reflects your emotions. It's a very powerful piece. xo May you all be blessed with more peaceful days.

1CardCreator said...

Both are lovely Annette!

ann @ studiohyde said...

What great pages...like the Queen and Kate!...have a good weekend:)

wednesday said...

Sorry to hear about all the health related stresses in your life, but glad your husband is on the mend and you are finding time to paint again.

Alicia C said...

I love what you do with portraits – such character!

peggy gatto said...

you have a special style that is so captivating!!!
I always enjoy whatever medium you use to create!!

Jingle said...

Amazing work!

PiaRom said...

Ohh I really love your black gesso winged beauty and her expression...she looked so relaxed :))

Teri said...

Such wonderfully expressive paintings!! Best to your Mom.

Anonymous said...

very powerful!

Alexandra MacVean said...

I've never attempted using gesso. Seems like you've mastered the mix! :) Happy PPF

Daniele said...

such lovely pages Annette, hope your Mumis feeling better and getting over her major op
hugs and best wishes

Giggles said...

Netty I love love love your Royals painting...Amazing...so cool!! The first painting is very mystic looking.Such interesting and diverse pieces! Hope things are looking up for you!

Hugs Giggles

Victoria said...

Hi Netty..wow..the first one is totally mesmerizing..visually stunning.. deeply beautiful darkness and light! Emotional and powerful!

and wow the second is fabulous and vibrant..beautiful!

HUgs..hope your mom is ok..and wishing her much healing and light!
HUgs
xoxox
Victoria
Victoria

Anonymous said...

Hi Netty, just saw your link on FB, wow the paintings are fabtastic, I think the top one is amazing actually and very very expressive. you are so talented.
I hope your mum is doing ok and sending you extra warm hugs
June x

kristin maynes said...

I really love both of these. Isn't it funny 'how' we are feeling comes out in our art, without us knowing it most of the time. Great job!

scarlett clay said...

I've always wanted to try out the black gesso, these look great, love how the colors really pop with the black!

scarlett clay said...

I've always wanted to try out the black gesso, these look great, love how the colors really pop with the black!

Meggymay said...

Fantastic pages, glad to read that your mum is on the mend. Love the second one very Regal.
Take care. Yvonne x

Nora MacPhail said...

The red border with the little skeleton guy peeking in is very captivating and imaginative. I like the black marks on the border too.

coops said...

both so stunning netty, especially love the emotion in your 1st one ;D

xx coops xx

minnemie said...

That first piece really speaks volumes. Very powerful and expressive...

Gery said...

Your husband was in hospital, your mother recovering from an operation!!!
Don't forget to spoil yourself once in a while nurse Netty.
The first painting made me feel sad, wanted to comfort you (like the angel wings around you) and the second is a nice and sweet one.
Take care Netty, love Gery

Silvia(Barnie) said...

How cool, wonderful paintings.

Esther said...

Both great paintings Netty, my Father-in-law had a stroke a couple of weeks ago so I could quite easily have created the top one myself too ! He's doing well and I am so glad to hear that your hubby and Mother are both recovering well, sending thoughts and prayers...make sure you take care of you too !! Esther x

Annette said...

so glad Mum is doing well my dear. Take care and love your little painting of the Queen Mum and pretty young bride. xoxo

Mary C. Nasser said...

Nice, Netty.
Never tried black gesso myself.
Glad you mother is recovering well. :)
♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art

Ayala Art said...

Oooo I love the painting with the queen!

deeplyrootedinbeing said...

Your painting with black gesso and acrylics is deeply expressive. It reminds me of how I feel when I am overstressed and have been drained emotionally. I hope you have been able to take a little time for yourself and to take care of yourself!!
Love your fun painting too!! Happy PPF!!

Unknown said...

oh how wonderful Annette!!! love these paintings and what a timely piece for the Queen's Jubilee!!!!

Lynn Cohen said...

How well you dig deep into our well of emotions here...yours/ours/universal feelings. Painted black and red shouting to the world the pain and worry and fears we all understand.
My well wishes also added to the mix here.
HPPF!!!

Carol said...

Great paintings!! i can so relate to the first one !

June Nelson said...

Brilliant Netty you are just soooo talented, I do hope the family are getting better darlin hugies June xxx

Unknown said...

Happy PPF! Love your works! The first one is awesome!

Viola said...

Lovely characters you've drawn and painted :)

Lovey weekend to you! :)

Catherine Denton said...

I love that you painted in black with the way you felt at the time. And I love the bright colors in the next one! Hope your stress load lightens. *hugs* Catherine Denton

Anonymous said...

Fun pages! I hope this week will be less stressful for you.

Cris, Artist in Oregon said...

I recognize the Queen and Kate. Lovely job. Happy PPF. so glad your Mom is doing well.

Lisa said...

Wonderful work! I especially love the top one. Hope your mom has a quick recovery!
Lisa

Lisabella Russo said...

Two very nice pieces, the top one is very dynamic. I also hope your mom keeps feeling better and better.

Ella said...

I love your paintings! Wow...I will have to go back and see what happened!
I hope your Mother is doing well~
Thanks for visiting me...

Here's to a better week, for both of us! @>------

EVA said...

Hope your Mom continues to improve. Lovely pages and so different from each other.

Elisa said...

Your artworks never cease to amaze me Annette! Just don't forget to rest okay? Have a great day!

Unknown said...

Such wonderful painting my friend. That second one had me smiling..

Hugs~

Heidi said...

They are both fantastic!
Great work again Netty:)
Hugs, Heidi:)

Anonymous said...

Omg Annette !!!!!!! you had better show these pages to your art teacher they will certainly cheer her up. They are amazing especially love the queen absolutely fabulous. Hope you mum is feeling a lot better and stronger.

Marie

Nordljus said...

Wonderful work, Netty! Have a great weekend!

JKW said...

I love the variety in your work. The black gesso (ie feelings) is perfect. The two ladies are wonderful. Blessings, Janet PPF

Unknown said...

Hi Annette thank you so much for your lovely comments whilst I was away .
I am so glad your mum is recovering from her op, what a relief for you.
What fabulous creations you have been making, since my last visit .
I love these pages how super are these.
I also adore your royal portraits they are stunning .
Well done Hugs Elaine

Shelley said...

Awesome Netty! Totally awesome.