I call her my Norah girl (as opposed to Suzi). This week in our class, Sharon was showing us different ways to create a face. Basically sketching on a background with a Stabilo pencil. I started out with collaged papers and then sketched her face. Well, she was kind of washed out looking, so I added just a little color. And the roses are napkins, which Sharon had showed us in the first week. I love the way they go on--very transparent and delicate looking.
Plus I found a book in all of my stash here that was just all poems. I didn't even realize that I had it. It's a High School library book published in 1965 called "The Golden Journey"--poems for young people--
There are so many really good poems in this book that I know I'll use--I don't remember getting this book at all!
I definitely wanted to do something flower-related. I miss them, and I can't wait until I can see any type of green outside. I'm sick of seeing this day after day.........
I'm so glad I've seen this Diane.
ReplyDeleteYour work is so inspiring and perfect in every small detail.
I love the feeling to it.
Norah is lovely... the roses are romantic and beautiful... love the colors...
ReplyDeleteOhhh, Diane! Your lovely young girl surrounded by her gorgeous flower is a much needed breath of color. We, too, have been bombarded with the white stuff, and I'm longing for color too. Hugs, Terri xoxo
ReplyDeleteWow, Diane, you are doing so well with your art classes, beautiful thoughtful face created here, love the softness of the roses, too!
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful...love the face, the flowers...everything is nicely done!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing such an inspiring piece of art!
ciao
carmelina
Diane, your Norah is exquisite. I am blown away by your superbly beautiful collage. I love the background (the line drawing of the house over text is a wonderful touch) and the roses are stunning. A standing ovation from me.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful 'nature' girl- she embodies the colors and mood of spring- wonderful art!
ReplyDeleteThe name Norah really suits this girl ... the whole thing is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour face is wonderful! I'd not heard of a Stabilo pencil. The background is so delicate and perfect. Thank you so much for sharing your talent.
ReplyDeleteYour Nora Girl is amazing, gorgeous.
ReplyDeletedebby
The young girl's face is amazing. You are such a natural. I think you could be teaching the class. And this is the perfect piece for these cold gray days.
ReplyDeletebeautiful piece!
ReplyDeleteI love this ~ the roses are beautiful and so is her face!
ReplyDeleteLove Stabilo pencils and napkins too! She definitely should chase away the winter blahs! I like hearing about your class - inspiring! Oh and Bob is adorable too...
ReplyDeleteThis is just awesome. I always love your work!
ReplyDeleteYou did such a good job with this painting.....I am behind on mine but hopefully I will catch up this week....Love your work.
ReplyDeleteHugs and Blessings,
Butterfly
You have created such a beautiful piece of art and I'm so glad you played along so I could discover your blog!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice face. This class looks like a good one!
ReplyDeleteHad to come by and see what your doing. Everyone is so sick of snowy roads.
ReplyDeleteSee you at Norah's
You made beautiful nature..Love the roses!
ReplyDeletethis is so lovely. took my breath away. do you sell your art?
ReplyDeleteI don't know if my comment went through, Diane. I hope so. But just in case, your art is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHi Diane!!! your piece is stunning...so perfect for the theme and also perfect for Spring...I can't wait to plant and work in my gardens!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG OMG this is unbelievable. Very inspiring work. Love them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeletewonderful contribution!! and i so can feel with you longing for spring...
ReplyDeleteThis collage is beautiful with color and composition, Diane! You are so talented.
ReplyDeleteShe looks beautiful. Napkins are my favorites too. :)
ReplyDeleteIts beaatiful
ReplyDeleteAn English Rose for sure! She is very beautiful. I'm sure I can smell those roses you know...
ReplyDeleteI'm falling behind on Suzi classes but I'm busy working so that is a good thing. I'll catch up soon :)
Wonderful work. I'm also looking for spring and some more colours ;)
ReplyDeleteWonderfull! Romantic, love the colours, don't need to say more :)
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful face! The roses and poetry are perfect.
ReplyDeleteThe snow is so pretty, but I can see how it would get old fast. I hope Spring gets there soon!
Another lovely girl...you are doing so great!!! Our snow is almost all gone...it's 47 degrees outside and the sun is shining...I'm loving it.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Mary
I agree with Rian, Diane! (I'm so tired I nearly got your names mixed up!!) There's a very ethereal feel about this collage and yes to poems! I found an old book of verse ideal for adding lines of appropriate nonsense to ATCs!! Much easier and more authentic than piecing random words together - lol!
ReplyDeleteHi Diane, passing on Karen Jasper's blog. She holds some comforting news about Renee.
ReplyDeletehttp://karenjasper.blogspot.com/
Loads of love!
Julie
Diane, your Norah girl is beautiful!! and so romantic with those pretty roses!!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Your art is fantastic, Diane! What a perfectly perfect piece!!! Bravo! LynnF
ReplyDeleteLove her with the roses around her. She's beautiful. Gosh now I want to take Norahs class just to learn about the napkins.
ReplyDeleteLovey art work, Diane... I know, snow, snow, go away! We have such large snow piles that I doubt they will ever like ever melt.... send Bob some kisses from me.
ReplyDeleteLovely artwork! I hope you get some spring soon - cheers!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors!!
ReplyDeleteme too!! sick of snow! love your norah face, it's beautiful! very very pretty in pink!
ReplyDeleteDiane, this is wonderful! I love how the flowers come through, and the textures are lovely too. What a great mixed media piece :-)
ReplyDeleteDiane,
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the roses!! Hopefully I can take her class after I'm done with photography, I'd love to learn how to do that. Your paintings are so inspiring!
Hugs to you my friend,
Kelly
You are such incredible work, Diane. All of it. And, a side-note:
ReplyDeleteRUSSELL RULES (I so agree with you). Altho my heart belongs to Rupert, Russell should have won the last one..... i said it before. ; )
Oh! That's so beautiful. I love your draw. Well done. Colours are so soft and nice and roses smell, you have great talent.
ReplyDeleteThe dreamy quality of your collage is lovely!
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