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.........
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I'm so glad I've seen this Diane.
Your 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...
Ohhh, 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
Wow, Diane, you are doing so well with your art classes, beautiful thoughtful face created here, love the softness of the roses, too!
this is beautiful...love the face, the flowers...everything is nicely done!
thanks 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.
Beautiful 'nature' girl- she embodies the colors and mood of spring- wonderful art!
The name Norah really suits this girl ... the whole thing is just beautiful!
Your 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.
Your Nora Girl is amazing, gorgeous.
debby
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.
beautiful piece!
I love this ~ the roses are beautiful and so is her face!
Love 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...
This is just awesome. I always love your work!
You did such a good job with this painting.....I am behind on mine but hopefully I will catch up this week....Love your work.
Hugs 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!!
Very nice face. This class looks like a good one!
Had to come by and see what your doing. Everyone is so sick of snowy roads.
See you at Norah's
You made beautiful nature..Love the roses!
this is so lovely. took my breath away. do you sell your art?
I don't know if my comment went through, Diane. I hope so. But just in case, your art is gorgeous!
Hi 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!!!
OMG OMG this is unbelievable. Very inspiring work. Love them.
Beautiful!
wonderful contribution!! and i so can feel with you longing for spring...
This collage is beautiful with color and composition, Diane! You are so talented.
She looks beautiful. Napkins are my favorites too. :)
Its beaatiful
An English Rose for sure! She is very beautiful. I'm sure I can smell those roses you know...
I'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 ;)
Wonderfull! Romantic, love the colours, don't need to say more :)
Another beautiful face! The roses and poetry are perfect.
The 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.
Cheers,
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!
Hi Diane, passing on Karen Jasper's blog. She holds some comforting news about Renee.
http://karenjasper.blogspot.com/
Loads of love!
Julie
Diane, your Norah girl is beautiful!! and so romantic with those pretty roses!!
xoxo
Your art is fantastic, Diane! What a perfectly perfect piece!!! Bravo! LynnF
Love her with the roses around her. She's beautiful. Gosh now I want to take Norahs class just to learn about the napkins.
Lovey 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.
Lovely artwork! I hope you get some spring soon - cheers!
Love the colors!!
me too!! sick of snow! love your norah face, it's beautiful! very very pretty in pink!
Diane, this is wonderful! I love how the flowers come through, and the textures are lovely too. What a great mixed media piece :-)
Diane,
I 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:
RUSSELL 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.
The dreamy quality of your collage is lovely!
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