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Another one of my paintings... 6 1/2 hrs later
Here's another thing I spent time doing this weekend.....painting. This one will hang in my living room as soon as the frame I ordered arrives. Can't wait! This painting took me a total of 6 1/2 hours, I'm so exhausted right now. But, painting is very soothing....do any of you paint??!? Feel free to leave your site in the comments, I'd love to take a look.
wow, that looks great!
ReplyDeletei can't draw or paint... unless it's abstract...
i'm so jealous of your skills!
wow you do a great painting only for 6 hours. that deservs my congratulations! what is the size of the painting by the way? I paint also but i`m not a born painter, i`ve been studying paintings 3 years before i got to the uni. And now this summer i plan to get better in painting with practise :)
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to see how it all comes together, your artwork is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting!!
ReplyDeleteThat's gorgeous! I'm immensely jealous of your skills.
ReplyDeletei never attended lessons but i used to paint a lot... you make me want to try it again and maybe post a few on my blog:)
ReplyDeleteGood for you Jen!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome ~~
Your viewers can check out my watercolors here
www.lauratrevey.blogspot.com
I might have to post your great piece on BBB ~~
way to go!
xo Laura
I LOVE to paint but can't do faces to save my life! And hands...forget about it. But, anything abstract I can handle. How long have you been painting?
ReplyDeleteall my art is abstract ;)
ReplyDeletethose frames are beautiful!
Great piece! I really dig the shading you did on her face.
ReplyDeleteI draw and paint but realistic pieces have me at a loss. Mine are usually a little more on the quirky side.
Feel free to stop by and let me know what you think: Trial and Error - Art Dreams and Life
that's so cool - isn't it so much fun to paint too? love it!
ReplyDeletebtw, i did a bedroom makeover post on my blog today with a Made by Girl credit (the same photo you've seen before)...check it out at:
http://www.froufroufashionista.blogspot.com/
xox
Wow I guess I didn't realize that you painted. You are really good! I paint too http://farmgirlpaints.blogspot.com.
ReplyDeleteMy style is really simple and childlike. I paint floorcloths and murals too. I would love to open an Etsy store someday. It's on my list:) The frames you found are great.
Wow this is gorgeous Jennifer! Congratulations...I don't have talent for paint but I do cross stiching...just started but here is a link for the tapestry what inspired me:http://absolutelyladylike.blogspot.com/2009/04/reason.html
ReplyDeleteHope you have a lovely day, much love: Evi
They are lovely! Are you going to paint them or leave them as they are?
ReplyDeleteI love your style, very hipster and cool. I do paint. Here's my blog: http://thisismarybel.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeletecool!! Who is the lady in the painting?
ReplyDeleteI did a painting of an Indian elephant -kind of mixed media. It's here: http://pocketsinpockets.blogspot.com/2009/04/picture-says-thousand-words.html
awesome painting! i havent been able to find any time to paint lately! I'm very jealous! Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteI have made so much drawings in the past but these days I work on my computer a lot. You can take a look at my website if you want to.
ReplyDeletewww.melissamilis.com
have a nice day
Great job!! I love the colors. I paint as well. For a long time I was convinced I couldn't draw or paint anything real- I mainly did abstracts but I've realized lately that I actually can draw- I'm working on a painting of my friends 7 month old right now.
ReplyDeleteDid you work for 6 and a half hours straight? I couldn't even imagine!!! No wonder you're so tired!
Wow, you are just beyond talented! :))
ReplyDeleteOh your painting is wonderful! and yes! I love painting. I have a lot of my paintings in my house. Look here: http://daydate.blogspot.com/2009/05/im-schlusselloch-teil2.html
ReplyDeleteGreetings from germany: C*
I love love love this painting of yours, and yes , I do paint myself , coun't live without it :)
ReplyDeleteawesome painting! and what a great way to compliment it w/ those frames :). look forward to seeing how it'll look w/ the frame.
ReplyDeleteI do paint.. ( well.. maybe using I DID is more suitable here , cz after having my first child the only brushes I used are the mop and the vaccum cleaner lol) ..
ReplyDeletehowever , I'm no where near this greatness! you did a great job!
LOLLY-JOLLY,
ReplyDeleteThe painting is 11x17 - it's a good size... : ) I think learning the basics of painting...is a great start, but practice is key.
Hello LAURA: Thanks! Please go ahead and show it if you like.... : )
ReplyDeleteMADEMOISELLE:Yes, it's quite fun...Ive always found it to be a stress reliever too..saw the pic on your blog...so BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteMAYALEE:
ReplyDeleteHmmmm I don't know if i will end up painting the frames just yet. I have to see how the paintings will look in them and against the wall first. I kind of like them gold though..
CHELSEA: Thanks...the painting isn't anyone in particular. I just used different faces for reference.
ReplyDeleteMELISSA: Thank you, will do.
ReplyDeleteI think so many of us have lost the desire to do things offline...i think it's such a rewarding experience to paint..more so then doing something cute online.
JENN:
ReplyDeletewell...I did for 6 1/2 hrs straight, with two small breaks of course. :)
That's great that you figured out you can draw...now you'll discover a whole new world beyond abstract.
DAYDATE:
ReplyDeleteLove your work, thanks for introducing me to it! :)))
Thanks to everyone for all the nice compliments on my work.... :)
ReplyDeleteHii, that is fabulous! You are SO talented! Great work!!
ReplyDeleteI also love those frames... what Ebay store did you use to find those?? I can never find good frames online.. HELP!
Thanks DANIELLE:
ReplyDeleteTHE FRAMES are from this EBAY shop:
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/DISCOUNT-ART-AND-FRAMES__W0QQ_armrsZ1
Wow the painting will look incredible in one of those frames, they are beautiful. I need to start painting again. I have a BA in Illustration but have painted very little over the last few years. I recently (on Sunday) completed a mixed media piece for a friend which I have put on my blog, would certainly appreciate some feed back if you have the time to take a look. Keep at it, as each time I see one of your paintings it inspires me to get out the brushes once again!
ReplyDeleteWhoever she is, she has the most beautiful eyes (and lips too!)
ReplyDeleteI just started learning about acrylics because I have always wanted to paint. My "paintings" are more on the line of collages and doing various scrapbook type things.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love to paint, but I guess I have to find that area I'm good at- maybe take a course or something. I was so amazed when you first showed your paintings.. It was like a latent talent just sprang up!
ReplyDeletei paint but i havent put any of them up. i put a drawing up though of travie mccoy.
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and was thinking about putting up some more..which i just might go do right now. thanks for the motivation!
this is a pretty painting u did. i love the colors
Your painting is wonderful!!! I agree painting is very soothing. I love painting- I add a lot of mixed media into my paintings which is a lot of fun too. I have an art show in 2 weeks so I have super busy lately too getting everything finished. All fun stuff though. Keep up the good work!!!
ReplyDeletehere is a link to a post I just did with some of my new artwork...
http://jenloveskev.com/2009/06/11/from-the-craft-room-5/
I love painting however i'm not that great! it doesn't stop me though.
ReplyDeleteI love your little painting and the frames too.
Oh, I am in LOVE with that! You are such a talent!
ReplyDeleteThis is so great. I always love your work and it's exciting to see a new medium!
ReplyDeleteI sell original paintings and vintage at: www.myrtleandlloyd.etsy.com
Keep up the awesome work.
Beautiful painting! My little sister is a painter and I envy her for it.
ReplyDeletehere's one of hers:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21422814&ref=sr_gallery_1&&ga_search_query=whitneyelyse&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title
Nice portrait! You've got a nice style. The frame looks awesome. I find painting relaxing as well, and have posted some on my blog
ReplyDeletehttp://novionthego.blogspot.com/search/label/painting
I just discovered your blog and I find a lot of inspiration! (I need because I will move in a new house in 2 months!)
ReplyDeleteI am graphics designer and illustrator. If you want you can see my drawings on my blog www.carolined.be/blog or in my etsy shop carolinede.etsy.com
Good day!