At the Movies

 

I have really enjoyed attempting to sketch several Movie Stars, and would like to share them with you.  Some you may not recognize.

My drawings are usually from my imagination,  so this was  easier , as I actually had a photo to look at, and drawing some of my favorite stars and singers was enjoyable even if I did not get it quite right.

I am curious if any of you will recognize her. 

 I sketched two different images of her.

Thank you so much for visiting, and all your comments on my previous post.  

Blessings to you all

Penny

Maleficent..... pencil sketch

 I thought this would be a good choice for Halloween.   It was a challenge, but I am satisfied.

I miss all the little ones in their costumes this time of year.  I can remember when I was a child, mom would hand us a pillow case and off we went to trick or treat!  Yes, a pillow case.  Can you imagine?

I remember one lady that would hand out pomegranate's .... That was my favorite treat.

Blessings to all

Gabriel Pencil portrait

 

Hello dear friends

Late September I purchased another sketch journal.  Since then I have put pencil to paper and have drawn 30 portraits.  I have tried to at least draw one a day, and there were days I accomplished 2 or more.  Not satisfied with all, but practice is always a plus for anything you plunge yourself into.  Art has always been a comfort to me and helped me through many challenging times.  

I hope you enjoy viewing and also the music.

Thank you so much for visiting.

blessings,

Penny

New and Old combination Art

 Hello there.  I know,  it has been quite a while since my last post,  sometimes life sends you in a different direction.   Since I have nothing current to share I thought I would show you this.  I have yet to finish it,  just tucked away in the glass cabinet.

Some of you may remember the little pink coach with a mouse inside that I had created years ago.  Anyway,  last year I thought it would be fun to needle felt a few horses and a unicorn to pull the coach. I have to say they were truly a challenge.  Felted with sheep's wool.  

 .  Maybe one day when I have time I will finish.

Can you see the wee mouse inside on the left?

The little fairy is also from long ago. She was just the right size to drive the coach so I made her a seat and attached it.  A  polymer clay sculpture with dried roses for her clothing.

I hope you enjoyed viewing.   

It has been in the triple digits here for over a month.  I look forward to the weather cooling off.

Take care, and my blessings to all.

Penny

Hummingbird colored pencils

 I am not sure if this is a Rufous or Allen's Hummingbird, but it is so beautiful.   Sis sent me a photo of one and I had to give it a try.  Unlike any of the Hummingbirds I have seen in my area.  Much rounder.  I had no idea what it was until I did a little research, and still not sure, but it looks like the Allen

Below is my drawing.  I used prismacolor colored pencils and a touch of white acrylic, on an ACEO card, very small.  I hope you enjoy viewing.

I would like to thank everyone for the kind comments left on my last post.  It is always so nice to see you there.

Wishing you all a beautiful week, and don't forget to watch the birds.

blessings,

Penny

Our rendition of a childhood photo

 A while back my sister and I thought it would be fun to attempt a drawing of this childhood photo.  Mine in pencil,  and Connie did stippling in pen.  I would not even begin to stipple a portrait, as I think it would be so difficult, but I believe she did a great job.

Below is the photo of us..  I am on the left, sis on the right.

Original photo

Connie's stippling in pen

My rendition in pencil

This was a fun exercise.    I hope you enjoy.

Wishing you all a beautiful weekend.  It is much too hot to go outside today, so I will relax inside.  I hope this is not an indication of what summer will be.  I find as I age it is more difficult to tolerate the heat.  

I would like to thank all of you for being so kind as to stop in and visit.

blessings,

Penny

Needle felted Bunting Babies

I felted these babies a few years ago for my collection and thought I would share with you.

The faces are felted semi firm, but the bodies are lightly felted to keep them soft.   I hope you enjoy viewing.  

I would like to thank all of you for taking time to visit my previous posts. 

I hope you all are having a beautiful day.

blessings,

Penny

Roses

 Finally!  probably a few years,  my roses are coming back to life..  I have no idea what had gone wrong, but they lost all their leaves, then came back but no blooms..  All of the sudden this month they have started to bloom in a big way.  There are so many buds,  and my Ingenious Mr. Fairchild is my absolute favorite.  That would be the pink English rose you see.  My white  Icebergs  are trying their best also.  I hope you enjoy,  and I wish you could smell the sweet aroma of this rose.  

"Longing" Pencil portrait

Wishing you all a relaxing weekend.  The weather here has been sunny and very warm.  I feel like painting, so maybe I will pull out my brushes soon.   Blessings,Penny

Songbird Meadow

  Hello dear friends..  

 I wrote this poem while sitting in the yard listening to the beautiful songs of my visiting birds.  

 It is so good to be back,  I have missed you all. Thank you for your kind words on my previous post. 

Blessings,

Penny

Songbird Meadow

The sky is clear blue

There is music in the air

Could that be you perched up there?

The trees in the meadow

With leaves of crimson and gold

Float gently to the ground

And quickly unfold.

I'll sit by the water

That glistens from the sun

Watching the tadpoles swim as one.

I'll wait for you

As you sip the morning dew

Songbird, Songbird

How I love you....

pacem amare fidem ( Latin) Love, Peace, Faith

Three words that should be in all our hearts across the world. 

With Love and blessings

Penny

 

Marie Pencil Portrait

 I hope you had a peaceful Sunday.  The weather here is really crazy.  Hail one day,  sun the next, then  much needed rain again.

  Mary looks a bit bewildered, don't  you think?  See you soon, and thank you for visiting.

                                            

Amelia Pencil portrait

 Please meet Amelia.  I hope you enjoy viewing, and are enjoying your weekend. 

The weather is beautiful here today, and my French Lavender's are blooming.  I wish I could say the same for my roses.. I miss them so.  They have been very sparse for a few years now.  Maybe soon it will turn around.

blessings,

Penny

Camila Pencil Portrait

Thought I would try a different look with this one, not sure if I care for it but thought I would share anyway.

Today we had much needed rain.  Zoe is so funny, she will not go out in the rain, only when it sprinkles so she waits. She will run out, look up,  then look at me and run back in.  My little Jasper use to love going out in the rain.    

Wishing you all a beautiful week.

Crested Eagle Stippling

 I thought I would try my hand at stippling. A drawing technique in which areas of light and shadow are created by using nothing but dots. This is my first attempt, and hope to improve over time. I must say that it teaches patience.  Have you tried you hand at stippling?  

Thank you for viewing. 

Portrait Daisy

 Just call me Daisy..  Pencil portrait.    I hope you enjoy viewing.  I am not really sure if the background compliments her or distracts.  What do you think?  It was a bit time consuming, but enjoyable.

Sending blessings.  Thank you for your visit.

Portrait in pencil

I am sending my blessings to all of you.  It has been much too long since I have visited,  and posted.

Life has a way of turning everyone's days upside down,  and I hope this note finds you all in good health.

I have not picked up my pencils in about 6 months,  and the past several days I have not been able to put them down.   The portrait here was from my imagination,  no one I know.  This is where I find all of my portraits with the exception of drawing my grandchildren and great grandchild.

I hope you enjoy.   

Thank you for your taking the time to  visit.

blessings,

Penny

Lavender creations....

Hello dear friends.

My art has always carried me through stressful times, and I completely lose myself in a magical world.  Hours fly, and my heart is eased some.   I hope you enjoy, and this post finds you all in a good  health.

My French Lavender is exploding,  and I have been spending quite a bit of time harvesting, drying and creating.  I wondered, what could I do with all the lavender stems, maybe attempt to basket weave?
Well,  it did not occur to me that the stems would not be long enough, so the end result looked more like a little birds nest.
 I also enjoyed using  my French Lavender stems to build a wee house and two Castles!

French Lavender stems

Next I thought maybe build a little house. I used cardboard for the walls then covered with lavender stems, and even a thatched  roof.  I took a photo of one of my sculptures and inserted it into the front door. This little house was such a challenge for me, I don't why, and is not my best work, but thought I would share with you anyway.  After all,  life is not perfect, and we learn from our mistakes.

In progress photo

I was so focused on creating I forgot to take more in progress photos.
5"x4 1/2

Finished

Below is my first Castle...  Constructed from paper towel holder ( I always save a few for projects)
paint, cardboard, dried roses from my garden, and  Lavender stems and seeds.

Finished Display

Measures 8"x8" 

My second Castle 

Display measures 7"x7"

For this one I used a 5x7 board canvas for the base

See this little horse?  That would be the third horse I had attempted to make for the castle.

I still think he is too large, but I simply cannot make him any smaller.  He stands two inches tall.

Thank you all so much for taking time to visit.  This is what I have been working on since my last post.   Now I think I will make a few more sachet lavender bags.

I hope you are all doing something that makes your heart sing.

Blessings,

Penny

My Roses in bloom

Hello dear friends My roses have decided to bloom. The birds are singing with joy, and the scent is heavenly. I hope you enjoy, and this note finds you all well. Blessings, Penny

Angel whispers

Gentle whispers of love, hope and faith coming your way.  Stay well everyone.  You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Blessings,

Penny