Monday, April 11, 2011

Sunday sketch and my first spread in the 'Sistahood of the travelling sketchbook'

Hi everyone here is my very first spread in my Sistahood of the travelling sketchbook. The opening spread on our books are to be about us perhaps using our favourite colours, subject matter, materials etc. Then we'll post this off to the next person and then next month we start doing the calendar months and what they mean to us.

I chose a colour combination that I seem to be drawn to alot. Warm orangey colours and blue. I just love how they look together and often seem to use them in my work. I chose to draw a whimsical style picture with butterflies and flowers as they seem to pop up in my work alot also :0) I hope I'm on the right track with this :0)

 


 



 
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24 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Beautiful! I'm jealous of your traveling sketchbook project. I think it would be such fun. But then, I'd probably be nervous about sketching in someone else's book, LOL. It's off to a great start!

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  2. Magic Love CrowApril 11, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    WOw Nicola!! So beautiful! I love it!

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  3. HeatherApril 11, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Nicola,
    this is just beautiful. the colors are soooo rich and full of life! I agree, love the palette you chose. Orange is just so gorgeous.
    Good luck with your sketchbook - I can't wait to see how you interpret the calendar months!
    really beautiful sketch! xo - have a great day -

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  4. lissaApril 11, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    gorgeous colors! love the colors, they work so well together.

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  5. Jennifer PrideApril 11, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Nicola, that's beautiful! I can't wait to get my hands on your book to see it in person :D

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  6. TeriApril 11, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Beautiful pages. I need to go look at your Etsy shop, everything looks so beautiful here.

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  7. Morph WaffleApril 11, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    How pretty! It is a great color comination, lovin it.

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  8. DeannaApril 11, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I love, love , love this! The colors are gorgeous and I love the whimsical feel to it. I think it's perfect for your first spread!

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  9. Painting Tips and TricksApril 11, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    I like your blog!...Daniel

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  10. Joni NickrentApril 11, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Beautiful sketches...love the color! Found you from your link at Sunday Sketches! Have a creatively fun week!

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  11. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfApril 11, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    This is fabulous! Love the sketch and love the colors. awesome!

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  12. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I love this color combination and the expression on your face is wonderful- beautiful work!

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  13. FaithApril 11, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    I feel like I say this about all your stuff but it's simply gorgeous.

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  14. artbratApril 11, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Its so pretty. I love the color combination!
    -Brandy

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  15. FallingladiesApril 11, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    oooh, This is great! I love the little flowers in her hair!

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  16. Sinderella's StudioApril 11, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    EXCELLENT!
    cheers, dana

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  17. KathyApril 11, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    So pretty.. love the colors and the butterflies are too sweet.. She is just perfect too.. I can hardly wait to see it in person...
    xx

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  18. ShirleyApril 11, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    This is gorgeous, Nicola!! Truly, this is one of your best pieces yet!! Hope you've been well!

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  19. Carmen April 12, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    I can't wait to get my mitts on all these books for a close up look! Love this spread... am a little worried you guys might not like my grunginess though...

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  20. MarleneApril 12, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Very nice, this is going to be a fantastic sketchbook, what a fun project.

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  21. Jaime HaneyApril 12, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    I looked at the picture before I read your post and noticed right off your "signature" color palette. I love it, great work Nicola!

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  22. ChristineApril 12, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    what a great start to the travelling sketchbook. Lovely.

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  23. WidgeApril 14, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    wow thats very cool! what a great idea about the travelling sketchbook too

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  24. JessApril 16, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    I think when we chose things that we like ourselves, it shows in the work don't you? Lovely work!xx

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