Friday, July 12, 2013

I missed my own birthday

PPF and SOC week
So - this week and much of last I have been in VBS land - drawing and painting large superheroes and then on Monday (my actual birthday which I totally forgot about) drawing and painting a very large picture of Jesus (without a projected image).  The painting of Jesus resembles him - that's all I am going to say.  One day was not long enough to do this painting justice - but oh well.  Then I spent Sunday through Thursday decorating, setting up and then helping out.  The last 2 days I was an extra pair of adult hands with a very large group of 4 year olds.  A blessing - but I am exhausted today.  So I only got to start this lady yesterday and finish her today.  I am not satisfied with my lady above - or the colors, but that was all I could manage.  Candy red and bright yellow are not my go to color combination.  She has a verse written from 1John 1:7 written and covered with paint (can see better IRL) and on the bottom it says "walk in the light" softened with paint.

Below is a pair of ATC's from a LifeBook 2013 swap (see website here)  These gorgeous cards based on the theme stardust came all the way from the UK - aren't they gorgeous?  I don't think I've ever gotten more beautiful cards in a swap.  Thanks so much Tanya.

Last but certainly least is the gorgeous birthday card that I got from my friend Kate.  She was my recruit when I was a Stampin' Up demo many years ago.  I am no longer doing that - but Kate, who is much more talented than I ever was at making gorgeous and imaginative cards is still with SU.  She has a blog where you can see more of her wonderful card art here.

That's it for today.  I am linking to Summer of Color (here) and Paint Party Friday (here)  Visit these wonderful blogs and see all the art that artists participating have created.  Have a blessed and art filled weekend.  Thanks so much for stopping by.
Gorgeous ATC's from Tanya

Birthday card from Kate

16 comments:

  1. Thanks for the plug! Miss you! Kate

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  2. Happy Birthday to you! Not good to miss your own birthday. Your lady is coming along nicely, I found the colours difficult, too. Valerie

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  3. Hi Gina, found your blog;) firstly thank you so much for the lovely compliment on my ATC cards and 2nd a Happy belated Birthday for Monday :D loved your cards too the backgrounds are awesome really lovely and the Moon card my very favourite . Thank you Tanya.

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  4. Beautiful work! I am not so fond of that color combination,but you did great. VBS takes a lot of energy. Good for you.

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  5. Sounds like a very busy week! Bold color choices and composition on yours, I like the facial expression too!

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  6. Happy Birthday, sounds like you are so busy to miss your own day. Lovely summer of color painting, so different. xox

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  7. Hi Gina. I'm finally able to comment on your blog. I couldn't before, the google thing or whatever. Happy belated Birthday. Love your SOC and PPF contribution. Your work is always awesome. Love the backgrounds. Have a wonderful day.:) Take care and thx for stopping by my PPF.
    gloria

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  8. Happy BDay! I think your lady's expression is very interesting and you did we'll with the color combo deism it's not liking it. So kudos!

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  9. wonderful spiritual entry here today!

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  10. Happy Birthday :). I love your painting of a woman who emanates light :). She has gorgeous eyes and inspiring.

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  11. I am enjoying seeing all the different combos of red and yellow from the participants in Summer of Color. I think your lady reminds me of one of the Star Trek characters. Your friends ATC cards are wonderful, I have never seen the scalloped edges on one before. Thank you for your comment on my blog. Celebrate your birthday for a whole week, since you started late.

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  12. I think your SOC-piece looks great! Drawing and painting so intensely that you lose track of time is very familiar to me, but that you even forget your own birthday.... Wow! You must've really been in a happy place ...

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  13. Wonderful piece and Happy Birthday to you! :)

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  14. Happy birthday. Your SOC piece is great!
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  15. Happy Birthday sorry you missed it!! Wonderful lady...

    Hugs Giggles

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