Friday, June 21, 2013

I really have been busy

I don't know what happened to the time.  It has flown by and I haven't posted for a week or so.
I really have been busy with so many things.....like researching for my kitchen redo.  Between the internet and asking friends I had so much info, it was  "analysis paralysis"!
I finally have made my decisions and I promise to post before and after pics.  I'm really only getting a new countertop, but you know how that goes......then I have to have a new sink and 
a new faucet.  While we're at it, might as well replace that garbage disposal which was never powerful enough.  1/2 hp just
doesn't cut it.  Yes, I meant the pun.
Okay so here's what else I've been up to.  
Our hostess for the Eastside Art group I'm in gave us a lesson in painting.  Most all the painting I've done is abstract.  This pic shows the beginning stage of the painting.
And......the finished product below
A big thank you to Jacki for taking the pics and sending to me.
A really big thank you to Erin for sharing her knowledge
with us and for such a fun day!!
Now for some pics of my face practice.  I'm loving Jane Davenport's "Supplies Me" online class.
The above was an exercise in drawing spheres and ovals.  I just filled in with faces.  Who cares if the eyes are a little wonky or the lips aren't quite right?  It's just practice  Below I drew a face over a journal page. 
Jane makes it so fun.......no pressure.  Her videos are fun and inspiring.
Have a great week-end everyone.



5 comments:

Carole M. said...

Hi Marilyn; enjoy the kitchen reno' .. sounds like you're well into it now and I look forward to seeing pics. Your painting class looks to be a lot of fun and you did so well with cheery sunflowers to take home. Your faces are excellent!

Diane said...

WOW Marilyn...your painting is really coming along! I absolutely love abstracts...they are my favorite. The face on the journal page is amazing...really beautiful! Happy Saturday to you...you look lovely!

jacki long said...

Love your work and your joy in it!

Sherri Cassell said...

Good luck with your kitchen redo, I know it will look great when done. You are getting so good with the faces, I bet they are a lot of fun.

Nancy said...

Headache to go through but once finished I know you will love your new kitchen....

I really like the face on the journal page....great job...