Sketchy Faces... in more ways than one - PPF

Hello everyone... I'm here today to give you a little laugh.

As part of the Paint Party Friday linkup, I thought I'd share some of my sketches from my makeartthatsells practice assignment - Faces!

I, like many other artists grow pale at the thought of having to sketch a portrait... be it fictional or real life, but I took a deep breath and decided to jump right in and have fun with it! 

I was going to give you three guesses as to who I drew, but I think that's a little tough. 

I should give you 33 guesses and then you might actually get there.

But it was fun and I really enjoyed it.

One of the many pearls of wisedom that Lilla Rogers suggests to overcome the fear of portraits is to draw people as you watch tv. 

With that in mind, last week was a really sporty weekend in this household, so as one after another of the rugby and football matches played out on tv I sketched away.

I couldn't believe what fun this could be. 

Here's some of the results...

... I was so surprised that with each face the fear seemed to disappear a little more.

So I'm holding on to that saying "Feel the fear, but do it anyway"

Lastly, I decided that I couldn't resist sketching our lovely amazingly talented Lilla.

I hope she won't be too offended!

Have fun everyone and I'll see you again soon

I'm off to the PPF birthday party as they are seven years old this week!

Thank you Eva and Kristin for continuing to host this great inspirational link.

Click here if you'd like join me over there

Muffin's Portrait...PPF

A very quick post today because apparently it's my Wedding Anniversary! 

In my defence I didn't actually forget the anniversary...just that today was Friday.

The beautiful perfumed rose appearing on my bedside cabinet gave me the sharp reminder,

It's actually my hubby's fault that I didn't realise it was today, because since he left work I have lost track of which day it is. They all seem to merge together.

Anyway...apparently we are going out for the day...so I must be quick linking up with Paint Party Friday. 

I've started to paint a chicken.

It seems that they are ruling our roost these days, so it's inevitable that I would attempt to paint one sooner or later.

As you can see it's a WIP as I'm only just beginning to add the many layers.

I also wanted to share something very special to my heart today.

A very thoughtful friend (#Jeff_and_Kathleen) organised a fantastic surprise for me.

She arranged for a very talented artist in America to draw Muffin's portrait.

They decided which photographs to use and I can't believe that #Vinnie_van_go_gee managed to capture not only Muffy's likeness so well, but also her personality.

This one is taken from my favourite photograph.

Now I have these amazing pencil portraits to treasure forever.

I mean...just look at those eyes! 

Incredible talent.

Thank you my friends 

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Have a great weekend and thanks for your visits.

Thanks also to Eva and Kristin for Paint Party Friday and all participants to continue to inspire.