“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” ....Oscar Wilde

Friday 10 January 2014

Are you looking at me?


Now I need you to be very lenient with me today? 
No I'm not sick or anything serious...it's just that I'm posting something that I don't think I should, but I'm doing it anyway! 
It's nothing controversial or in bad taste of course.
Let me explain....I've had terrible trouble trying to find time for art since we arrived back here in the UK, but I'm determined that I'm not giving in. 
I'm going to persevere and I hope you'll forgive me for being so self-indulgent. 
My wonderful friend Jenn over at the Artist Play Room will forgive me for sure, because she understands just what it takes to meet deadlines. 

Even as I'm posting this I'm emptying the washing machine, loading the fire with logs, and trying to come up with some culinary delight for tonight's dinner and all the while McMuffy is gruffing at me for attention.
Rest assured our meal won't include lamb 
(well not tonight anyway...it will all become clear below).
So I'm pushing myself to enter into the Artists Play Room, which I haven't done for what feels like years.

 Meet the clan...
 When we last lived in this house, the farmer brought his sheep and new born lambs into the back field and it was wonderful to watch all of their antics. 
The bouncing playful lambs loving life and generally having a wonderful time. 
We would watch them for hours and in fact they returned the compliment especially when we were in the garden or sitting at the window. 
Very often you'd suddenly feel like you were being watched, only to look out and see a small herd intensely concentrating on you...that is if sheep are capable of concentrating. 

Most of the time it would be okay, but we just couldn't eat lamb on such occasions. 
I'm hoping that the farmer will once again let us enjoy watching over his herd. 

The field is still empty so we're hopeful. 
All the other fields nearby are ploughed...so fingers crossed. 
If they do arrive I'll certainly let you know, plus maybe even taking a video to show their acrobatic skills and bouncing springiness! 
Oh I forgot to mention that this drawing isn't quite finished yet, but as the deadline was looming I thought I'd bite the bullet and post it anyway. If you look closely you can see the pencil marks...no maybe don't look closely on second thoughts!

There's no stopping me today and I'm being very tough on myself because for the first time EVER, I'm hoping that the lovely group called Paint Party Friday will allow me to entry their party.
Check out both APR and Paint Party Friday and see how much talent there is out there. 
It's so inspiring and that's what I want to keep me trying to allocate more time over the next few weeks. 
I'm hoping that if I find some kind of routine it'll all get a little easier.
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Have a wonderful weekend everyone.
Have fun and enjoy! 

48 comments:

  1. Don't be too hard on yourself, Neesie, it will get easier once you are completely settled and have a routine. Your drawing is just adorable and you made me quite jealous of the idyllic scene you painted with your words! I wished I were there to see them, too. I'd love to see a video of their antics!! Enjoy the day! Hugs, Darnell

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    1. Aww you're awfully kind Darnell,
      Thank you so much for your encouragement...I really appreciate it.
      I really need to try to organise a routine. It seems so much easier in Melbourne but hopefully I'll get there soon.
      If the lambs arrive I'll be sure to let you see them ;D
      Enjoy your day too
      xoxo

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  2. I love sheep and I love your drawing of such characterful beauties. I know that feeling of being sheep-watched.
    You seem to be so busy.....do take time for yourself.....
    Best wishes
    Sue x

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    1. Thanks Sue,
      It's something I plan to try to remedy. Everything else seems to take priority at the moment and I need to readdress the balance.
      Thanks for stopping by and leaving a lovely comment.
      Best wishes to you too :D

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  3. Love your sheep and I'm sure you will be loving Paint Party Friday. It's always a blast.:) Nice to meet you.

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    1. It's nice to meet you too...I am enjoying PPF and hope to spend more time with my next entry. Unfortunately I only gave myself just over an hour for this one!
      Enjoy your weekend and thanks for the lovely welcome ;D

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  4. Loving your drawing of those cute sheep. Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Thanks Annette, I'm enjoying the whole PPF experience ;D
      Have a great weekend!

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  5. its wonderful and I would love to have these fellas and gals watching me from the field!!! I haven't joined the link parties very much lately either, I did join PPF last week and told myself I need to buck up and get back on track, its time to make time, I'm so glad you did!

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    1. Hi Laurie,
      Yeah I had to be tough with myself otherwise I'd carry on wanting to achieve something but never getting there...so I bite the bullet and just did it!
      Not too happy with it but at least it's a start. I needed a push and PPF and APR are the perfect thing to keep you motivated and inspired.
      No sheep appeared in the field yet but I'll share with you if they arrive.
      Keep cosy and enjoy your weekend xoxo

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  6. Your drawing of lambs shows their personalities.

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    1. That's great because that's what I wanted ;D
      Thanks for popping into my place.
      Enjoy your weekend!

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  7. Lovely to find you at the friday Party, I agree with Terra your sheep do have bags of personality!

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    1. Hehe thanks ;D
      I'm having such fun with PPF. I was rather nervous just gate crashing the party but everyone has been so encouraging.
      Thanks for your visit and I hope you have a great weekend.

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  8. Awe Neesie... i love these little fellas..... i can see them all shuffling left and right all at the same time..... sooo cute... :)

    blessings,
    Cynthia♥

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    1. Haha...that's quite a funny image Cynthia...I see it too ;D
      I'm hoping the real gang come to visit soon. I'm still hopeful and might even ask the farmer if I see him.
      Blessings to you too xoxo

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  9. It is great to see your charming drawing on Paint Party Friday. Welcome!

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    1. Aww you are too kind Irene,
      Thank you for your lovely comment and welcome ;D
      Have a wonderful weekend whatever you have planned.

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  10. Awwwww! They're adorable and cute! What a sweet drawing. Looking forward to seeing it coloured :)

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    1. Hmm....I wasn't thinking about colouring it in but maybe I will now after your suggestion ;D
      Thanks for visiting my space and taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate it.
      Have fun this weekend!

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  11. It must really nice to see sheep out your window. Cute drawing! Welcome to PPF. It's a very friendly group as you will soon learn.

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    1. I'm already feeling that PPF is a very friendly group and everyone has been so encouraging.
      I hope to spend more time on my next entry.
      Thanks for your welcome and visit. I appreciate it.
      Enjoy your weekend!

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  12. Gorgeous sheep, Neesie!! In fact - I've popped into all your latest posts - you have been one busy lady - loved the pipeband on New Year's Eve - great sound. There is no Scottish blood in me - only Welsh - but I adore the sound of massed pipes!!!
    Trusting 2014 will be a special year for you back home here.
    Margaret #45

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    1. Hello Margaret,
      Great to see you and I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the previous posts too. Especially the pipeband! I hope it wasn't too loud when it started. It's made a few people jump hehe
      Ahh now Welsh blood...you'll be a wonderful singer then? ;D
      I wish you the best for 2014. Let's hope it is full of special creativity, good health and happiness!
      Thanks for stopping by xoxo

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  13. Wht a cute bunch of sheep! Valerie

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    1. Hehe...they are aren't they Valerie,
      I had fun drawing them so I suppose that's the main thing ;D
      I hope you have fun this weekend too!

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  14. Happy New Year Neesie! I wish you all the best! I hope your move was an easy one and I hope you settled nicely. Lovely sheep! Very cute! Forgive me for not being as active. I'm trying to start the new year with more creative work and trying to keep up! Have a lovely weekend!

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    1. Happy New Year to you too!
      It's quite a task to keep on the creative track isn't it? Good luck!
      I feel so privileged that you took time out to visit me....I really appreciate it ;D
      I hope you have a lovely weekend too.

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  15. Oh I love your great personality...this was written with such fun!! I do enjoy seeing the sheep frolic in the fields too!! They are adorable and I don't eat them for that reason!! Great drawing...look forward to seeing what else you do with it!! Thanks for stopping by my blog...glad you are a part of ppf now!

    Hugs Giggles

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    1. Hi Giggles,
      Hehe...thanks for your lovely comment. You've hit the nail on the head with me having fun with this post. I always try to have fun and be positive which thankfully comes across at times. It's great to get feedback especially when it's positive ;D
      Glorious day here today with lots of sunshine but no sheep so far.
      I'll keep my fingers crossed though.

      Have fun this weekend :D

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  16. I love those sheep! There is a sheep farm about 6 miles up the road from me and it's always so fun to watch them. Your drawing is wonderful.

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    1. Hehe...I'm so glad to hear that Faye ;D
      Thanks for such a lovely comment. I'm watch in the hope that the farmer brings his sheep this way but so far...nothing.
      Have a wonderful weekend!

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  17. Your sheep drawing is so sweet! Beautiful contrast! It's great that you're making time to be creative. Welcome to PPF and looking forward to seeing more of your art!

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    1. It's taken me from July until now to create anything other than ideas for bathroom renovations, ways to omit dust and generally what feels like a gazillion household chores that all need attention when you move from one continent to another.
      Hopefully this will be the start of me getting some artistic order in my life. Oh how I've missed it!
      Thank you so much for your lovely welcome. I hope to join the party often.
      See you there ;D

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  18. Thank you so much for your lovely comment on my blog. Do not be so hard on yourself. I exactly know what it is like to do everything at once and at the end feel like you have done nothing important.
    I love your drawing. Please keep up and join PPF! - Have a great weekend - Irma

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    1. That's exactly the feeling Irma,
      I'm trying hard to rectify it but it's hard. I've spent an hour or so today playing with water colours so I'm heading in the right direction ;D
      I'm not sure it will appear in PPF this week...we'll have to see how brave I am when I've tweaked it!
      I hope your week is going well.
      Thanks for stopping by xo

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  19. Welcome to the party Nessie! Your little lambs are so sweet :) I hope you are keeping warm in Ol Blighty! 24 years as an expat is some going!!! Are you back for good this time?

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    1. Thank you for the lovely welcome.
      I have to confess that we're having quite a mild winter here (so far) but then that's a good thing because we've not had a UK winter for some time. A Melbourne winter just doesn't qualify.
      Yeah...24 years was quite a stint but it's something I wouldn't want to have missed. We certainly did see life!
      The plan is that we are back in the UK for good but I've learnt to say "never say never" ;D

      I wonder if I could ask you to say 'Hi' to all of my friends in Brissie? :D

      I hope you're well settled after your move over to Oz, if it is to be permanent.
      Isn't that funny that we've just virtually swapped continents. We only came home in July.

      Have a great week with hopefully lots of creativity!
      Thanks for stopping by.

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  20. What an adorable herd of sheep. Umm Nessie, they're staring at us. :) ;) I can just picture that IRL ...giggle. Here's hoping they return this year. And btw, it's a fabulous drawing. Warm hugs. p.s. And they're actually warm today...yea! We got up to 80F. I feel like one of those bouncing lambs. Only I don't bounce too well anymore. ;) :))

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  21. Are you kidding me? Your drawing is grand. It is hard to capture life much less the sweetness of the very young but you did it. If I could draw like you do Denise, I would be drawing all the time. You are sooooooooooo good.
    sandy

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  22. I love your endearing little sheep and their cuddly coats. I think it is a great drawing, and they were very kind to stand still watching you - it does make life a little easier.
    This makes me think of the fact that Henry Moore used to be able to look out of his studio window and see the sheep in the field - and draw them. (I love his sheep drawings, but I bet he'd be quite taken by yours).

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  23. Love it... Beautiful little group of sheep...I'm hoping you get to enjoy the real thing again armed with your camera this time... Looking forward to that...I adore your sheep drawing....Hugs May x x x

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  24. neesie, these are the cutest sheep ever and I'm so hoping you get to watch the babies this spring. I love watching lambs too, as they jump on each other and springboard around. Your art captures them terrifically. hugs my friend, you did better than I did, hehehe.

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  25. I love the Black sheep - the one that stands out from the crowd with the black ears - or is he the one that has had more attention and they will end up all with black ears?!! Bloody (I have the Aussie definition of this posted in case anyone things I'm lowering the tone....!!) Now where was I? Aargh yes bloody well done on getting back to your Artwork. I know how important it is to you and I'm thrilled you've found the time for you and us, as your work as always is wonderful. Skipping off into my Sunday like a lamb now but will be back soon
    Keep up the good work ;)!!
    Wren x

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  26. This is so adorable!! I love your cute sheeps. Beautifully drawn! Also you have wonderful photo on your blog!
    Thank you for visiting my blog and your very friendly comment.

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  27. Sweet and adorable, fresh line work! I wish I had sheep as neighbours!

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  28. Ahhhh getting settled and trying to find time for yourself especially art can be a chore at times. I am glad you did this piece. These little lambs brought a smile to my face. Each one has it's own secret with the hints of smiles on their faces. I really like this very much.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  29. These cute little sheeps are really a wonderful eye catcher!

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