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Friday 16 September 2016

Splish Splash... PPF and Sunday Sketches.

Splish splash is certainly an appropriate title for this weeks Paint Party Friday artwork, because it has been seriously wet and even foggy here these last few days. 
That in itself is bad enough, but the rest of the UK has been basking in temperatures of near the 30 degree mark!
That just seems so unjust in my book.
So yesterday, we decided to leave fog bound Aberdeen and head inland... which worked a treat.
It's a well known fact, that the fog can be thick here near the North Sea coast, but if you drive a few miles inland, there's a good chance that the sky will clear and out pops the sun!
Which in fact it did.
We visited another Scottish National Trust property that I will post about at a later date. 
I've still got Pitmedden Gardens (part 2) to edit.

I thought I would let you see what I was talking about on my PPF post last week, when I mentioned my visiting doves watching me through the window, whilst I work. 
(For anyone that missed my PPF post last week here is the link... click here)
It's time to join the Paint Party Link, where Kristin and Eva host lots of talented artists to come together to share their work and inspiration.
I'm also linking up with Alexandra's Sunday Sketches
Alexandra is staying in the UK for a few months and is hosting Sunday Sketches from this side of the pond. If you'd like to see her illustrations, plus lots more through the link then you can use the button in my sidebar. 
So I'll love and leave you for now.
Thanks for popping by and I hope to see you again soon.
I wish you a wonderful weekend.

42 comments:

  1. Love the photo with the doves. We've had weeks of hot, well over 30° weather, I can hardly believe it's September. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

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    1. I did put in a request for an Indian Summer Valerie, but it hasn't really arrived here. Everyone else seems to have got it instead.
      Ho hum!
      Happy PPF to you

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    1. He was just a bit of fun Clare, but our weather certainly hasn't been!
      Although we did see the sun today for a little time.
      Happy PPF to you

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  3. Your penguin is so cute! I hope you get some dry weather soon.
    Happy PPF

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    1. After being out of the house for most of the week, I just wanted to have fun with my paints this morning. Mr Penguin just arrived in my journal. Thankfully we did actually see some sun today.
      Happy PPF to you

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    1. Aww thank you Christine,
      I just wanted to have some fun painting time this morning after a busy week. He seems to make everyone smile that I've shown him to, which is great.

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  5. love this and how apt with rain one minute and hot sun the next..madness

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    1. Well that's what I thought Lorraine. I wanted to do a fun painting to sum up just how wet and foggy this week has been.

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  6. Cute little penguin and such pretty doves.

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    1. Thanks Fran, I wasn't sure what I was going to paint when I sat down this morning, but it's been a very wet/foggy week and this illustration just appeared.

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  7. sweet penguin Denise! Love to see those doves visiting you and watching over you. BTW- according to the 'Animal Speak' book which I refer to quite often-the visiting doves mean "time of peace and prophecy". Happy PPF!

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    1. Thanks Linda, I had fun creating that penguin. I wanted something to depict what a wet week we've had.
      Now tell me is that Animal Speak book telling me good news or bad? I'm liking the peace bit though.
      Happy PPF to you

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  8. It's been quite cool here the past few days and alot of rain today. Looks like it will be that way for the next week or two now. My sister-n-law's husband says it looks like Fall is coming early this year! :) Cute painting!! xx

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    1. We were lucky that the fog lifted last night and we actually saw some sun after a good downpour of rain. It's not been the best weather for your visit, even though I did put a request in for an Indian Summer!
      I can see lots of signs for the Fall coming, but I hope it's delayed for a little longer. I don't feel ready to say goodbye to summer just yet.
      Have a great week and let's hope the sun shines for us both.

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  9. OOhhhh I love this penguin. Mostly the water splashes and of course his very fashionable attire. It is the same here, fog and wet mist but just a few miles inland and it is sunny clear skies. Have a very nice weekend.

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    1. Aww thanks Nicole, I was thinking of having him dancing in the puddle, but I only had limited time and had already drawn him.
      Fun and games with the weather. I'm hoping we still will have a few warm days before the autumn/fall arrives.
      Happy PPF to you

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  10. Neesie, the penguin is precious and is ready for rainy weather, it seems. I loved the times I have visited Scotland and do remember that about the fog. So cute the way the birds are interested in what you are doing.

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    1. He certainly is Faye, it's been quite a wet/foggy week with warm sun in the middle. A real mixed bag as they say.
      I am so used to the doves keeping an eye on me now that I'd miss them if they stopped coming to call.
      Happy PPF to you

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  11. No fog where I am. We are still fairly warm though we have gone from the 80's into the 70's. Certainly not enough to create fog on the lake or surrounding areas. But, rain we have had and a cute,fashionable Penguin would fit right in here, especially since my neighbor has a penguin fetish :) Your art is lovely and I did go back and take in your doves ... beautiful :) Enjoyed my visit with you today :)

    Andrea @ From the Sol

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    1. Thanks for your kind words Andrea, and lucky you for not having fog. I'm sure my penguin would love to visit your lake. I have what I would call eclectic art because I have lots of various styles and have yet to find my niche. I'm still working on it, but having fun along the way.
      We are having really hot temperatures in the south of the country, but up here, it's a different story. I'm hoping it's our turn for the warm next week.

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  12. That sweet little penguin is one of the most charming illustrations of yours that I've seen. I can see it framed in a children's room or in a classroom. Blessings!

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    1. Really Arnoldo, thank you so much... and to think I did him really quickly and only for a little fun!

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  13. What a cute penguin!! He looks like he's about to make a debut as an illustration in a kids book. :D

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    1. Now wouldn't that be something Misty. I was thinking about having him dancing or stamping through the puddle, but I'd already drawn him out. Maybe I will paint another some time.

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  14. Your penguin is just too adorable for words!

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    1. Hehe... thanks Deb,
      I had fun painting him and he seems to make everyone smile :D

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  15. Wow love your splish splashy penguin!! Adorable...I think I said awe in my head when I entered your blog! Wow what a great photo...what does it mean all those doves I wonder...fabulous photo...it should win an award! I love it!!

    Hugs Giggles

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    1. Aww thanks Giggles, he certainly makes people smile :D
      I don't know what it means to have doves come to visit daily, except that it's expensive feeding them all! (hehe)
      I go through quite an amount of top grade dehusked sunflower seeds!
      Hugs back to you

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  16. Neesie i just love the characters you create! Hugs! deb

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  17. "Splish Spash just relaxin' in the bat" you have me singing. I love the bright and clear colors on your delightful penguin!
    Bravo Denise --
    Sandy xx

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  18. The penguin is soooo cute!
    I have found my mourning doves are amazingly observant and loyal to a food supply. I love the picture of your lovely dovies. :)

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  19. Love your penguin sketch... so sweet.. I h ope you have a great Sunday!!

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  20. adorable little penguin! we could use some of your rain here! we only get a few sprinkles now and then.

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  21. The penguin is great. Love his rain gear!

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  22. Beautiful penguin, so charming..I am smitten, wonderfully done! I love those birds too..gorgeous and magical!
    Happy Sunday Sketches
    Victoria #13

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  23. the weather here has been oddly sunny lol foggy in the morning but then the sun comes out. not that I am going to complain

    your penguin is very cute in his wellies and yellow hat :)

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  24. Love the penguin!! Such a sassy little fellow. And, he's all ready for the rain, too.

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  25. Your penguin is adorable. Love the clever rain gear! I would do the same as you... drive until I found good weather! Lovley little photo! Hope the sun decides to shine in your world soon!

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  26. Adorable penguin! I love your visiting doves! What peaceful companions for painting! Happy PPF :)

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  27. Your penguin is adorable, Neesie! I hope you see some sunshine soon. :)

    Beautiful doves!

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