We are all back to our healthy old selves now after a very sick last week. I'm even feeling up to a run this afternoon so it'll be good to blow off those cobwebs.
I'm also taking part in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Sketch Books which is something special that is being organised by Jamie from Artsy Fartsy Me check out her lovely fun blog to read more about it. Basically a group of us 'creative sistahs' have joined together and we will each be buying a sketch/art book we'll each do a page and pass it on to the next one each month. The idea is that at the end of 12 months we should get our book back packed full of wonderful creative pieces from each artist! I'm very excited about this project as I've never taken part in anything like this before and I've already met some lovely new blog friends through it. I shall post my piece each month to show you guys! :0)
Phew! Lastly here is my finished butterfly in oils. I'm really happy with it, and will be starting the 2nd piece in the set of 3!!! I LOVE oils and can't believe I was nervous about using them for so long! :0) I have a question for all you oil users out there. Do you varnish a painting when it's dry? I have gloss varnish for my acrylic paintings but wasn't sure if there was something I should use for oils?
21 comments:
Nicola, I love your sketch! I know you said you don't like it, but I think it's adorable! The traveling sketch book, sounds fantastic! What a wonderful way, of seeing and collecting, art, from around the world! The butterfly painting is amazing!! Take Care!
wonderful! don't use your acrylic varnish on your oils. oils can be varnished, but you have to wait 9-12 months for the oil to properly dry.
varnishing isn't mandatory, but for expensive pieces, it's good insurance. usually just tell the buyer they can bring them back to you to do, have them done professionally elsewhere, or not bother with varnish.
i'm excited to see what a wonderful job you did!! xo
i LOVE the monarch in oil! Beautiful....I love painting butterflies, too. wow, you really did a nice job, and i like the blue background.
The sketch book idea sounds fun - how neat to be able to really hold a sketch from a blog world friend in your own personal sketch book!
i like the top sketch, too... she has pretty eyes, and i like the larger head on a skinny neck, i really like that style! have a great day! xo
Hi Nicola,
So glad to hear that you are and your family are feeling better once again.
I really enjoy your sketches and watching how you develop in each area. Your eyes are always intriguing to me and wish I could master such a thing. Great job! Hugs
Oooh I really LOVE that monarch butterfly! I have seen so many of them this summer too and your painting makes me remember the swan plants filled with caterpillars we had last year. Beautiful!!
Lovely sketch Nicola, and wonderful butterfly painting!!
Intriguing sketchbook idea!!! I may have to look into that!
Thanks @Kelly Berkey for the informative advice about varnish!
Cute sketch Nicola, must be the season to just sketch for fun...there a lot of us doing it! Love the sketch group you joined, what a super idea!
And your butterfly turned out divine!!! Can't wait to see all three finished!
Smiles and hugs!
XO
Hi... wow.. love those butterflies.. and the sketch is great.. I know I'm excited about the sketch book too...
Kath
xx
Gorgeous painting!!
Hi Nicola,
It's really good to visit you here at last and thank you for stopping by at my place from lovely Jessie's blog!
I like your sketch and butterfly painting very much... Oils are great fun to use with a wonderful texture. Your butterfly is vibrant and looks like it is about to fly off the canvas! ;-)
Have a great creative week.
Best wishes,
Jo.
P.S. I am now following you too! :-)
beautifully done!!!!!!!!!
dana
glad to hear you are feeling better. Can't help you on the oil question, I too am intimidated about using them, but everyone says how delightful they are to use.
love the butterfly!
Great idea of a travelling sketchbook, you should all end up with a memorable sketchbook at the end of the year
xoxo
betty
Cool drawing. That sketchbook things sound neat. Your painting looks awesome!
Hey Nicola! Glad you are all feeling better :o) Your butterfly oil came out fantastic! Great work! Just thought I’d stop by before heading off on vacation to say hi. :Hi!”... and thanks for stopping by :o)
Hi, really like your sketch, the highlights in the eyes are perfect.
1. I really am digging your sketch.
2. WOW! That painting is just..wow! The colors are soooo perfect and your shading on the plant really stands out beneath the butterfly. Sooo gorgeous!!!
Interesting sketch Nic - I like the flowing lines. Your finished butterfly is gorgeous and vibrant - well done! xxx
I love your sketch, and the butterfly looks amazing! Beautiful colours and composition!
oh this sketch is beautiful Nicola!!!! and your butterfly painting is gorgeous!!!! wow!!! I can't wait till these flutter around here!!!!
I love your sketch, I think she's great.... I'm sick this week so am off to bed now.. night night..
Oh my goodness how fabulous! I love it! Thanks so much for stopping by.
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