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Friday, 12 January 2018

Happy Monday... even in January! PPF

I know to be happy on a grey, Monday in January in the middle of winter is a rare thing, but I was happy... and still am :D
I've started my new online art course and it has certainly hit my mojo button.
As I've mentioned before I was a little lost over the last few months and had virtually stopped drawing/painting completely. (Maybe missing Muffin had hit harder than I thought)
But Lilla at Make Art That Sells has reignited my passion.
This weeks assignment was right up my alley.
Drawing the contents of your bag.
It's amazing once you take a look into it, just what it can reveal about you.
So I have a few sketches of various items, but I decided to take this bottle of perfume to another level...adding colour.
The bottle is now unfortunately empty... hint hint to hubby!
(Alien by Thierry Mugler)

I've also another reason to be happy today (well actually I've got many things to be happy and thankful for, but for this arty post lets keep it to art) and that is because I've been featured over at Paint Party Friday!
How brilliant is that?
I was so surprised as I went to catch up with the link and there was my Chef Chook! 
(There's also some cute roe deer photos included too...click here if you'd like to see)
Hardly a masterpiece, but it was the first fun piece of the year.
Something to get me back into creating art... and I'm thrilled to be highlighted.
Thank you both Eva and Kristin

I'm off to empty my bag (heaven knows what I'll find hidden in the depths) and to carry on sketching.
I think I'm getting to like this and it's a great start to the New Year.
Have fun everyone and thanks for visiting.

Posted by Neesie at 13:18
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34 comments:

  1. AnonymousFriday, 12 January, 2018

    such beautiful work! I knew you would find your spark again, it was just hiding, brilliant!! This sounds like a wonderful challenge!

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    1. NeesieFriday, 12 January, 2018

      Aww thanks Laurie, you were after all the instigator to me starting painting in the first place, so I'm happy to show you I'm back and intend to carry on!
      The classmates share on a private Facebook page and are such a talented, lovely inspiring group of artist and always helping each other out. It really is special and I'm loving it!
      Thanks for visiting...it means the world to me. Have a great weekend and I'll pop across to see you soon. Happy PPF :D xoxo

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  2. Debra She Who SeeksFriday, 12 January, 2018

    Glad your art mojo has returned!

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    1. NeesieFriday, 12 January, 2018

      Me too Debra... I didn't like misplacing it at all.
      Hopefully it'll stay now :D
      Have a great weekend. Happy PPF to you

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  3. Valerie-JaelFriday, 12 January, 2018

    Glad your mono is back and congratulations on being featured at PPF. Hugs, Valerie

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    1. NeesieFriday, 12 January, 2018

      Thanks Valerie, it was a complete surprise. I'm happy that I seem to have found my mojo too :D
      Hugs back to you. Happy PPF

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  4. Linda KunsmanFriday, 12 January, 2018

    Congrats on being cover girl for PPF this week Neesie!! Happy for you to have found your mojo again. Your drawing of the perfume bottle is super! Happy PPF!

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    1. NeesieFriday, 12 January, 2018

      Well yes Linda, but what a giggle thinking of a cover girl! Hahah
      Not quite, but I was thrilled and totally taken by surprise.
      Thanks for your lovely comment and visit. Happy PPF to you :D

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  5. SLScheibeFriday, 12 January, 2018

    WOW! That's really fabulous! The bottle looks so good. And yay for renewed mojo!

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    1. NeesieFriday, 12 January, 2018

      Well I used Publisher for the first time, but didn't get to add a shadow etc... it's going to have to be baby steps I think. That and driving my daughter crazy as she uses it all the time.
      Have a great weekend and Happy PPF to you :D

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  6. carol l mckennaFriday, 12 January, 2018

    Congrats on being featured on PPF ~ I lost my mojo and then it came back ~ comes and goes ~ Wonderful creation from your bag!

    Happy Friday to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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    1. NeesieFriday, 12 January, 2018

      Thanks Carol, isn't it a wonderful feeling finding your mojo when it has disappeared for a time. I'm thinking that it needs to go somewhere to return and be all fired up, raring to go!
      Long live our mojo's!
      Happy PPF to you. Have a great weekend :D

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  7. SusanFriday, 12 January, 2018

    Congrats on being featured on PPF. Your perfume bottle is a beautiful little gem. Hope we see more in the coming weeks...Happy PPF

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    1. NeesieFriday, 12 January, 2018

      Aww thanks Susan. I'm thrilled to be featured even if it was my first painting after quite a break. I hope this new class carries on firing my passion. I'll be sure to share if it does!
      Happy PPF to you too

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  8. ChristineFriday, 12 January, 2018

    Lovely work, congrats on your PPF feature.

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    1. NeesieFriday, 12 January, 2018

      Thanks Christine... it was quite a surprise and very unexpected :D
      Happy PPF. Enjoy your weekend

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  9. A Colorful WorldFriday, 12 January, 2018

    Really lovely drawing! Love that you've found new inspiration!

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    1. NeesieSaturday, 13 January, 2018

      Thanks... it really does feel good that my mojo has returned. Not quite there yet, but it's all a good sign :D

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  10. sirkkisFriday, 12 January, 2018

    The blue bottle is lovely. It is fun to imagine what kind of scent is...think it's fresh and cool.
    Wishing you happy weekend ahead 💕

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    1. NeesieSaturday, 13 January, 2018

      Thanks sirkkis, to help with your imagining of the perfume fragrance... it is described as being mysterious, vibrant fragrance with a distinctive blend of woody and gentle floral notes.
      Have a great weekend too :D

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  11. Sarah LeonardFriday, 12 January, 2018

    One of my favourite fragrances from way back when was Angel by Mugler too :) Lovely detailed picture too! Happy PPF from Number 31 :D

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    1. NeesieSaturday, 13 January, 2018

      Great minds think alike or should that be noses Sarah. My daughter liked Angel too.
      Happy PPF to you and I hope you have a wonderful weekend :D

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  12. dentheFriday, 12 January, 2018

    I love how you used the colours in this beautiful piece. Well done! there's nothing like a new art workshop to get the creative juices flowing again :-) Happy PPF!

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    1. NeesieSaturday, 13 January, 2018

      Exactly denthe, and that's exactly what it's done. It's a fantastic course with a great group of creatives all lead by a brilliant inspirational teacher - Lilla!
      By the way, I'm not receiving any monetary or reward for saying any of this...it's true!
      Happy PPF to you. Have a great weekend :D

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  13. Cindy DauerSaturday, 13 January, 2018

    Lovely work on that bottle! So intricate!

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    1. NeesieSaturday, 13 January, 2018

      Thank you Cindy, I need to work on a few things, but I'm happy especially as this is only my second piece of art since my mojo returned. Hopefully I can progress much further! :D

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  14. RitaSaturday, 13 January, 2018

    I know what you mean. No offense to Annie but I still miss Karma and felt unmotivated since she died, too. Been a year now this month and I feel like I am coming out of the funk. (Politics over here this past year didn't help, either.) Having Annie finally seem happy to see me and be more of a companion the past couple months has helped. Karma did not die in vain.

    Congrats and I am so happy for you!! :)

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  15. SandeeNCSaturday, 13 January, 2018

    So glad he course is re-energizing you! You create beautiful art!

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  16. DVArtistSaturday, 13 January, 2018

    You are such an amazing artist and woman. You inspire and encourage. I love your chicken.

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  17. Jennifer RoseSaturday, 13 January, 2018

    you can still get the perfume, online at least :) very pretty bottle

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  18. Lowcarb team memberSunday, 14 January, 2018

    This is lovely art work ...

    All the best Jan

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  19. stefanie starkMonday, 15 January, 2018

    It's great to read the wonderful experience you are making with MATS and it's even more great to read that the course reignited your passion. I will keep this carefully in mind with regard to my next slack period. I also love the task to have a closer look into your bag and draw :) The result is fantastic!

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  20. GigglesTuesday, 16 January, 2018

    Oh so glad you are feeling happy again!! Grief can be a rough road to hoe!!Love your perfume bottle..very pretty and congratulations being featured! I was off the grid a bit the last few weeks.. Just watching quick instagram stories with not much to say... Maybe it was the moon!! Anyway Happy New Year beautiful lady!!

    Peace Giggles

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  21. BLOGitseTuesday, 16 January, 2018

    Good for you - active and positive start for January!
    Have a good week!

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