IT'S ASTOUNDING, TIME IS FLEETING,
MADNESS TAKES ITS TOLL....
Another seven days gone in the blink of an eye and though I've been busy, not that much crafting has happened. So, in the immortal words of Nessa, 'What's occurring?'
Photograph sorting for one thing, there's a lot so it's taking time to retrieve, cull and put into new albums:
You sketch with pencil first, then outline with micron pens then watercolour over the top...I really enjoyed doing these and learned a lot!
Then I had a go at watercolour doodles following CeeCee Creations on Youtube again:
And that's it for this week, short and sweet. Shaz Silverwolf is really quite poorly at the moment, Doug has posted again, click here if you want to read the blog and send good wishes.
I wanted to finish with a cheery photo and here's a pic of a cheeky robin that G is entering into a competition for his camera club this week. It made me smile!
33 comments:
your water colouring is just beautiful, Jan! I was keeping updated on FB in the night with Doug's updates (don't usually check my phone if I wake, but last night I had to) It is such awful news, we all hope she pulls through. Love G's photo of the robin. Helen #2
Love the watercolours. Yes, I do like that style and it suits you or you suit it - whichever way - it's right. I really do like it, really!
Gosh how do you get your tongue around that tutor's name?
Take care
Hugs, Neet 6 xx
Great Rocky Horror reference Jan. Love the latest watercolours they are lovely. G's photo is fab too. Good luck with the rest of the photo sorting. Stay safe. Sarah #5
Oh glad you mentioned a couple of watercolour artists that inspires you. I have a set of paints, keep trying, but am not very good at all with anything other than a wash of colour. I have loved seeing yours every week. The robin is quite sweet - I saw a photo of one with a PINK breast. Not sure I believe it is not a Photoshop deal but oh it was stunning.
Happy WOYWW!
Mary Anne (1)
Think we are all struggling this week but I must say I’m really loving your painting. Keep it up girl friend.
Big hugs,
Annie x #14
Love your watercolour painting - I really like that style, it really speaks to me. So many talents! Love n hugs, Cindy xx#21
Fabulous watercolours Jan, I love both the pages but I would definitely hang the second one on the wall - I absolutely love it and would snap it up if I saw it somewhere like Etsy! The robin is adorable and looks like a winner to me - your hubby takes superb photos doesn't he.
Hope you have a good week,
Hugs, Diana xx #21
I always knew I liked you - I loved both references at the beginning of the post! Also loving those watercolours! Thank you for mentioning the tutorials as well because I am writing them down for half term ready for some serious watercolour time with my girl. Your painting is really stunning my lovely. Definitely hugs all around today, Lisa-Jane #10
When I did my HND textile design course the plant painting was the first task we did. I remember at the age of 45 thinking what am I doing here with all these kids. I nearly left. I’m so glad I didn’t . You took me right back in time there Jan.
I’m going to investigate that iPad stand, I might get one for my zoom Pilates class. I think it’s more that I need to wear my glasses than anything else haha.
I’m enjoying your progress with your painting.
Take care
Lynn xxx 15
HI Jan, beautiful watercolours again this week, and well done G for your robin photo. I hope it wins!
Stay safe and happy WOYWW
Love
Lynnecrafts 7
Your paintings are gorgeous Jan - what a talent you have there - keep at it. G's photo of the robin really did make me smile - hope he wins the competition - it could grace the front page of the RSPB mag! xx Jo
Oooh awesome red Robin by G. I’ve seen that 9 small images with metallics video by CeeCee creations .. her work is lovely, and you’ve replicated it beautifully, well done! (Enders where my metallics have gone, they’re invisible at moment, quite puzzling. Yes praying with you for dear Shaz. So sorry she’s back in hosp but good Doug can visit, praying issues are resolved ASAP for our dear Shaz. Praying for wiisdom mercy and grace in all healing treatments.
Thanks for Sharing, God bless and keep you safe, and all those you love, hugs Shaz in Oz.x
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Love your paintings, one budding artist in the making. I do miss your materials though. Although I have never met any of you in the flesh, (Zoom meeting not counted) I still feel I know most of you and we all stand together to send our prayers to Shaz and Doug. ANi #16
You are brill at those watercolours, you should use them on some cards . . . bet they would sell fast . . . .
Love the robin photo, well done G.
Take care and stay safe
Christine #11
Morning Jan. What a lot is going on at the moment - and how busy you have been! love those watercolours - you are SO enjoying them, it's easy to tell. hope you do well in the competition, G!! That robin is great - just the sort of photo everyone wants to take and never achieves - but you definitely have.
Take care. God bless.
Margaret #4
Hi Jan, been for the jab and I'm back. The whole thing was such a lovely experience and saw my doctor there who I haven't seen for ages so it all felt very friendly and I've got a badge too Lol! I am loving your water colouring it is brilliant you clever lady and the robin pick is gorgeous they have such personalities. Off to take my mum's stuff to the Care Home now. Have a happy and creative woyww, Angela x18x
Wonderful watercolour paintings, Jan! Looks like you've found your second calling - the first one being fabrics, of course! I have tons of photos as well from when my son was a baby and a toddler - after that we stopped getting them printed, so they're just all digital. People don't realise how much work goes into sorting these things. I even used to get photo books printed, but selecting, editing and arranging them is a very daunting task! All worth it though! Good luck to G with the competition! It's a lovely photo - robins are so sweet and inquisitive little creatures. We always think of Granny (my late mother-in-law) when we see one - robins were her favourites. Take care xx zsuzsa #24
Loving the water colour doodles, such fun, and the robin is so beautiful. Such sad news about Shaz - I was awake most of last night thinking of her and Doug. Happy WOYWW. Take care and stay safe. With love & God Bless, Caro xxx (#20)
Jan, love, love what you are doing with your watercolors! I have seen that technique before with Cee Cee's art but haven't seen Nianiani....have to go check out! Either way, your rendition is wonderful! You have a way to be sure! :) I love the robin photo. So beautiful and here's hoping the competition finds a win! :) Stay safe and healthy Jan and blessings to you, Felicia #30
Gorgeous water coloring! I recently took a couple Art Impressions water color classes but they are totally different.
Great bird photo!
Thanks for popping by and have a great week!
Carol N #29
I like your phone stand, Jan. It sure beats Monty Don! Your watercolours are stunning - they'd make fab card toppers. And He's photo of the robin is a winner. Thinking of Shaz and Doug with you. Hugs, Elizabeth x #31
A lovely post as always, Jan. Your watercolour paintings are just gorgeous... I am an avid follower of CeeCeeCreations too - love her style. I've done a few along the same lines. I love her use of gold. Hope the photo sorting is going well.
Thank you for visiting. Funny how the kitties have different personalities, isn't it! My hubby is quite likely to forget that he isn't allowed in that room when the time comes, so I am definitely going to have to lock the door - I just hope I don't lose the key! (Hang it round my neck on a bit of string I think!)
Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi x #25
Told you that the watercolours are amazing didn’t I? Love ‘em...specially the little ones. My sissy believes very strongly that Robins are a visitation from someone you’ve lost. I don’t, but love to see them anyway, this is a gorgeous shot isn’t it. You’re going to end up missing having things to sort out at this rate!!
Robins always make me smile. Lovely photograph. Nice watercolour pictures, I am going to have look at those YouTube videos. Happy WOYWW Angela #12
It is really interesting to me how different those bird look than the ones I see in my own yard. (cool) the light on your table is gorgeous Jan. ~Stacy #37
Hi Jan, Your painting is fab.
Thanks for sharing a link for Shaz.
Love the Robin photo.
Happy WOYWW
Sue
Your drawing/paintings are fab Jan-I’ll bet it’s a lovely soothing thing to do. G’s photo is brilliant-he must have good patience to capture such a wonderful shot.
The watercolouring is marvellous Jan, now wouldn't they make fantastic fabric designs..! I've been watching/listening to lots of Youtube recently so many talented people sharing their creativity. I love Hubbies Robin, what a great card that would make. Stay safe Hugs Tracey #36
Loving those watercolours and I must say the micron outline really adds a beautiful illustrative quality. I am a cee cee follower on YouTube. Her creations are always so simple and beautiful. Have a lovely creative week.
Sandra de #39
Oh Nessa, that's totally done me in as I can do a wicked Welsh accent right! Mother always hated my Welsh accent as a kid and wouldn't talk to me. I used to put it on real strong, well I was 9yrs when she took me there, what did she expect!!! Oooooo lovely flowers, although I'd run a mile from the lilies when they open as the scent is too much for me. Great stand, lifting your device up for calls is so much better than peering down (I use my PC mostly so I don't have that problem but I do have a desk stand for my tablet). I've still not got my water colours out again and those circle ones look doable even for me!
Can't believe there are no fabrics for me to gawk at this week!!! I love them so much I asked DH (Dear Husband) for some fat quarter bundles for my birthday. Hopefully I'll be able to show them off next week... Thanks for the visit BJ#18
Love the watercolours from the Nianiani tutorial. Must look at those!
Super cheery robin!
Happy WOYWW!
Stay safe and keep well!
Update on here in Victoria – we are in a snap lockdown again – hopefully only for a few days – but 5k limit, no visitors or gatherings, only leave the house for the 4 special reasons, only essential shops open…
And the rainbow lorikeets are eating our peaches!
Susan #22
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Dear Jan!
I love your paintings so much! they speake their own language! ♥
Lots of Hugs, my Lady of so many talents!
Eva from Austria
How beautiful your drawings are Jan. I am delighted to have found your blog. I’m sorry you’ve lost your friend. Much love. Jane
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