I really haven't had much time for art lately, and what little time that I do have has been going to a project that I'm working on. But I don't really want to talk about it until all is said and done.
However, I still wanted to share some art with you--other people's. I've actually won a couple more giveaways a while back, but I haven't had time to do anything with them yet......till now. And I feel that they need a little air time along with their creators.
This first one I won from Mandy from Bijou's Whimsy. This is an original, and it's so wonderful in person, and fits in so well in my art room.
I love the detail in this piece. Mandy is so talented--make sure you visit her blog to see more!
And the next one is so fun. It's from Gloria from Viva La Vida. This summer she challenged herself to create a face a day for 40 days straight. Women of the Unibrow (love it!) She's a big Frida fan. Each lady had a story and she related each of their story in first person. There were times when she was struggling a bit with this challenge, but she pushed on, and finished it (6 days early actually! And now she has this wonderful and colorful collection of lovely ladies, each with their own personality, but with one thing in common--their unibrow! So when she was finished, she gave away 8 (I believe) prints of them, and the winners had their choice. I chose Tween--I love her and her attitude!
So of course, you must go over and visit Gloria's blog, and see the rest of the ladies--just one thing----Gloria where are your ladies?! The other day when I was there, they were in a slide show on your sidebar, but now I can't find them : ( BTW, not only is she a talented artist, she also has a way with food--I know this by just the way she talks about her cooking. I want her to cook for me!
So now, these neglected pieces are finally in their home just hanging out with the rest of the art world that happens to be in my studio--
Look at how my wall of art is growing!!
Okay, now I have to talk about Zinnia again who started Roses On My Table. I talked about this ning group before--I can't recommend it enough, and the R.A.I.L. group there is excellent! Well Zinnia also has a you tube channel, where she is very generous in sharing her art techniques. The one she put up last week was all about sketching a face. But the way she breaks it down is so good. This is so perfect for the beginner or anyone for that matter. She starts out by saying that the human face is just a bunch of circles--it's magical how she transforms these circles! And check out how she shades with the paper stump and highlights with the kneaded eraser--I love it.
Thank you Zinnia for this video!!
Enjoy--
P.S. There's also a Part 2 to this video--go check it out.
P.S. P.S. Oh yeah, and there's an added bonus--very cool music!
Beautiful works!!!
ReplyDeleteKisses and regards, Zondra Art
I LOVE your art wall! That first one was gorgeous too!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I'm excited to check out all those links, especially the You Tube! Have to tell you I LOVE your art wall. It looks like a gallery and how fun to have that inspiration right in your art room! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your art wall! I see one of Micki's in there - she is so super clever!
ReplyDeleteThat video is really helpful too!
Diane, how very nice of you. Your comments are very much appreciated and thanks a lot for having Tween on your wall. Awesome!! I shall remember your kindness. I visited the You Tube link and loved the way she worked her magic with that eraser. I'll visit the other links very soon, I'm baking cookies right now and oh, that slide of Just Faces/Unibrowed is still on my blog. Thanks again dear, Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful display of your collected art pieces Diane! I got an error when I watched the video but have seen many of hers and will try go find this one again!
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see what you're working on :) It's always beautiful!
Appreciate your sharing the artwork of others and passing along one great resource after another.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful! After your giveaway, I can say from experience is so nice to win!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to let you know your beautiful box arrived safely and to once again thank you.
I did post my appreciation and pictures on my art blog at http://facetsofthehive.blogspot.com/
blessings,
Terri : )
Congrats to you! Both wonderful pieces of art - I am especially drawn to that bird. And they look so at home on your beautiful wall of art! Theresa :)
ReplyDeleteWow!! Love your wall and all the work of other artists you have!!
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous work. So great to appreciate other peoples work
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Diane, I love your wall of art! And I also won gloria's giveaway and have the same print!! That is a great one!
ReplyDeleteThat video was amazing to watch! Thanks for sharing it! I love how she sketched with circles!
Glad you like the eyelashes! ;)
Loving the art wall, you're a lucky lady Diane. :) I just finished watching the video...fabulous!
ReplyDelete♥Jenny
awesome video!!! I will be practicing:O) Thanks for sharing and cannot wait to hear ur news:O)
ReplyDeletei adore your wall of art
ReplyDelete& how ABUNDANT it is!!!
soooooo delicious to see
some of these pieces.
you are rich, dear! xox
Love your new art you won,and your art wall is gorgeous. Such inspiration hanging there.
ReplyDeleteYour art wall is gorgeous! And now I need to head on over to YouTube to check out that video.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful collection from beautiful artists Diane!
ReplyDeleteHey Diane, thanks so much for entering my contest and putting my button on your blog :)
ReplyDeleteWhen attempting to approve your comment (while also having my hair highlighted) I accidentally hit 'delete' instead of 'publish' but I have entered you manually. Just didn't want you to worry if you don't see your comment. And duh, I should stop trying to multi task, huh!??!
Diane, wow what a fantastic wall of art you has, so many different pieces, but all looking as they belongs together on your wall,-
ReplyDeleteYou have been a lucky lady winning those two wonderfull art-pieces.
Hugs,Dorthe
I loved watching the video by Zinnia. Thank you for sharing it Diane! Great wall too!! :)
ReplyDeleteFor someone who hasn't had a lot of time for art, you are absolutely creatively amazing! I have spent quite some time perusing your pages - I love the boxes you make!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorials you've provided, I appreciate being able to read them.
Take care!
You have quite a collection!!! I love them all. How do you win so many blog prices? You are a lucky lady!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your art collection Diane. Each piece is so special and unique. I am feeling inspired to create an art wall! Hummmm...
ReplyDeleteHappy holidays to you!
Hugs,
Holly
Your art wall is so inspiring!!! I too love Roses on my Table....I don't get a chance to check in very often, but it is such a fun group!!
ReplyDeleteYay, your first etsy sale was a collaboration of the two of us!! So cool! Thanks for the mention on your listing too, it made me smile super big! xo
ReplyDeleteOh wow Diane, what a suprise, thanks so so so much for showing my lino cut, I am soooo glad you love it. And what a complete treat to see it on your wall of art, wow, I am honoured & you've totally made my day...my week...my month even, ha ha. I am so glad someone who loves the lino so much won it, yayyyyy:D Hope your well & having a wonderful day creating more of your lovely work. XO Mandy.
ReplyDeleteWow! What an amazing Wall O' Art! So inspiring to have in your studio.
ReplyDeletexoE
Wow! Thank you for sharing that video! I loved watching it and agree that the blending is amazing! AND your wall of art looks FAB! I LOVE it, xoxo
ReplyDeleteAhh geeze, thank you for that special comment diane! You warmed my heart!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing so much...all the time, really.
your wall is somethin' special i say now with others' art work...they just speak out don't they! wonderful wonderful!! xo