Friday, May 7, 2010

Pencil sketches by my granddaughter Brittany




My granddaughter Brit was able to get a few days off work this week and came out to spend some time with me. She always has sketch book in hand.. When she was little and would come to visit with Nana, (me) my daughter would make sure she had packed her sketchbook… We would * draw to the music * as she would say… Beethoven, Chopin and the Andrew sisters… I would like to share some of my favorite pencil sketches that she has done over the past few years with you.. She does not sell her original works, instead offers quality prints.
Brit is in college now, an Art History Major and is the light of her Mothers life. To me, she is a true blessing from God. Thank you for walking down memory lane with me.. I hope you enjoy viewing her work.
Blessings, Penny

25 comments:

  1. PENNY....these are unbelievable.....so realistic and they look like photographs! The emotion in the eyes and as I would say in French, "Dans son regard, il y a tant d'emotion!" WOW!!! Brit is like her grandmother! This is really something. Bravo and what lovely memories you have to keep and share with us!!!

    Bonne nuit mon amie, Anita

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  2. Hi Jamie
    Thank you for visiting and kind words.. I am very proud of her.
    Blessings,
    Penny

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  3. Dear Anita
    She will be thrilled with your comments.. It is a shame that all the detail does not show up in the eyes here.. I have watched her draw the eyes, I am in awe.
    Goodnight dear friend,
    Penny

    Jaime
    So sorry about the typo on your name up there. My eyes are getting tired.

    J

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  4. Penny, how wonderful to share memories of you and your granddaughter painting and sharing your creative genes. You can literally SEE that you passed on your own creativity to her ! I always pity people, who simply can not be creative in ANY way, I find they lack the best of this world.
    The portraits are stunning and they "come to me through the screen". Extremely beautiful work, so delicate and so full of expression.
    Have a wonderful weekend, kind regards, Martina

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  5. I HAVE CLICKED FOR THE DETAILS and they are stunning multiplied to great proportions! Wow.....what a gift, Penny!

    Ask her for MORE!!! Heehheeee! Can she do animals? Anita

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  6. Hi Penny, My gosh does she have a real talent!!! She does very realistic work.It is wonderful that she is going to school for what is clearly her passion. It is so neat that you and your grandaughter were able to share this wonderful love of art together since she was a little girl. Have a great weekend, Jonny

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  7. Oh dearest one, thank you for coming to my post....ARCHES....YES!!!! There are more in the future. Oh, Minneapolis is in love with arches. You should see the homes with arches! Welcome always, into our world of dreams and fun my sweet. Little Bebe looks so darn cute on Nowhere with her little tea cups...what fun we are having here! Bisous, Anita

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  8. What a wonderful talent your Granddaughter has. The sketches are so very lifelike!! She must take after her Grandmother!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful memories with us.

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  9. Grettings Martina
    Always good to see you here... Thank you for your kind comments. Brit will be thrilled.

    Dear Anita
    I am sure she could draw animals. Although I do not recall any.. Portraits are her passion.

    Hello Jonny
    So nice of you to drop by.. Yes, I agree with you.. They are realistic... It is hard to see in the photos here, but there is so much details in the eyes.. something I am still trying to master... Thank you for your encouraging words.

    Dear Anita
    Oh yes, I would love to see more! please... Thank you for visiting Bebe on Nowhere...

    Dessa Rae
    Thank you so much... I would like to share a few of her paintings soon.. She has only done a few, one was taken from a photo of my Aunt in the 40's... I believe it was her first painting, which she did in black and white.. only a little color used. She is not use to using color, always pencil in hand.. I thought she did a wonderful job.
    Thank you for your kind words.

    Blessings to all of you for your kind words.
    Penny

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  10. Good morning dear one! I love to see these beautiful faces when I come here....and thank you again for visiting Rabbit Hill once again. What a delight to have such wonderful friends such as you who believe, admire and articulate such kindness.

    HAVE A GREAT DAY! Anita

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  11. I see some real talent here. I hope she has the desire to pursue her art!
    By the way, I love the face on your little "twilight dreams", she really IS dreamy-faced.

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  12. WOW.....what a talent she has. Her mom SHOULD BE incredibly proud of her. She will contribute much beauty to this world of ours.

    Blessings,

    Jo

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  13. Beautiful drawings Penny..... I am so impressed! How lovely for you and her to share such fond memories. *grin* Thank you for sharing with us! Smiles~

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  14. Well, If all it takes is the magical music of Chopin, The Andrew Sisters and some Beethoven to inspire and create such art, we'd all be fine artist. I should listen to this music and see how it inspires me. Toadstools, a gnome or two and of course, a few frogs in dresses...teacups and teapots...amazing stuff that Chopin music! It creates artist in our midst! Beautiful work, she should be in art school, the world needs to see more!

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  15. Anita
    I love viewing Rabbit Hill. I cannot wait to see more photos.. Thank you for visitng
    Bisous, Penny

    Greetings Jeri
    How kind of you to stop in.. Thank you for your comments on Brittany's artwork.. I am so pleased you like ~twilight dreams~
    Blessings,
    Penny

    Hi Jo
    Always nice to have to stop in.
    Yes, we are all very proud of her. Thank you for your sweet words.
    Warm regards,
    Penny

    Hi Pat
    Thank you for your visit.. Yes, we have many fond memories of our drawing time together.
    Warm regards,
    Penny

    Dear Jacqueline
    You are so funny.... Yes, we should all listen to Chopin..Thank you for your encouraging words!
    Blessings,
    Penny

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  16. Hello Brittany here. My Nana told me she put some of my sketches on here and that I should visit and see. I am so touched by all of these amazing comments about my work, it's so encouraging. Thank you all so very, very much. I think I will go put on some Chopin and do a little doodle right now. :)

    Thank you kindly,
    Brittany

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  17. Oh dearest, I saw that you visited Mrs. Robinson!! She is hunked down and now, she doesn't flinch when we open the door to get the mail! She is so darling. And HELLO BRITTANY! GREAT WORK, WOMAN!!!!! I just adore your "Nana".....

    Take care dearest one. Anita

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  18. Brittany's eyes speak volumes, just as yours do in your paintings, Penny. True beauty comes from within and is revealed through the eyes...your sensitive, lovely drawings are a peek into the very heart of your souls. Thank you for sharing them with us!!

    love, Rose

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  19. Dear Anita
    I love watching the birds in the morning... Please keep us updated on Mrs. Robinson!
    Bisous, Penny

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  20. My Dear Rose
    It is so good to see you here.. Thank you so much for your encouraging words.. I know this will touch Brittany's heart.
    love, Penny

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  21. This is Marydon ~
    I am keeping updates on Sherry @ my blog ~ you may wish to pop in for a visit.

    blushingrosetoo.blogspot.com

    Have a lovely weekend.
    TTFN ~Marydon

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  22. Thank you so much Marydon for letting me know.. I will come by.
    Blessings,
    Penny

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  23. Dearest friend, Thank you for coming by my sweet. I just want to tell you again how much I so appreciate you. After seeing Marydon's message above, I went to go see how our dear Sherry is doing. She has always been a kind and extremely loving person and my heart hurts to know that she is laboring so. With that in mind, I hope and pray that you have good health and happiness because you are important to me and to many!!!!!

    Thank you for EVERYTHING dearest Penny!

    Have a magnificent evening my friend, Anita

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  24. Dear Anita
    Not to worry about me, I am doing fine. Thank you so much Anita, you are a dear friend. Yes, it hurts my heart to know she is so very ill.
    She is such a kind soul, I have been keeping her in my prayers..
    Your kindness touches my heart.
    Blessings,
    Penny

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