Paint Party Friday... Pastels

Morning everyone.... it's that time of the week once again when we reveal all. 

Well, I should clarify that statement perhaps and say... to revealing what's on our work desks.

As you can see on mine, there's the ink drawing of my butterfly which I did post about last week.
I have to confess I went in once again and added a little more detail! 

I know, I just can't help myself.... but I did feel it needed a little more.

But that's it now... it's finished... and I mean it!

I'm now thinking about printing it on to tea towels or tote bags... what do you think?

As mentioned on one of my previous posts, I've also started a coloured butterfly design. 

I wanted to practice using my oil pastels, so this was an ideal project. 

Although having said that, it wasn't really because I didn't have a pastel blender other than my finger, which is now incredibly sore and has a little hole in the tip!

It also had a tendency to stick up and considering it's my middle finger it's causing some concern... whoops!

There's such a long way to go with this design and I'll need to spend quite some time on it to build up the colours.
Here's another photo from a few days later....

Here's a little peek at another desk that I've been working on...

Don't worry, I'm as shocked as you to be working on two desks this week! 

Obviously, the weather must be bad to keep me inside and creating art.

Maybe winter won't be so bad after all.

This desk was taken at my art group.

It's the last week that we will be using pastels and I was overjoyed to be doing a portrait (NOT)

Anyway, taking a deep breath I dived in.
I was thinking that if Penelope Cruiz ever saw my drawing then she'd probably sue me... but I persevered and was a (little) pleased with the outcome. 

Depending on the finished version, I may or may not show you at a later stage. 

But that's enough for this week because our host Julie over at Stamping Ground likes us to keep things brief so that we can hop and skip about to each others desks.

It's great fun so if you'd like to take a peek click here.

Just before I sign off today I'd like to say that I've been trying to visit everyone that's popped in to leave a comment with me over the last week... but I've struggled. 

I'm still working on it and will continue until I've managed it.

I'll end here today with my thanks for all your visits and comments. 

I love to see you and hear what you have to say.

I hope your week is going well.

Until next time... have fun everyone

I thought I'd also link up with Paint Party Friday...
Eva and Kristin would love you to visit... just click here