Sunday, July 19, 2015

Two New Classes!

Good morning and Happy Sunday! My husband bought me 2 new classes for my upcoming birthday next month! Animalitos with Tracy Verdugo and Happy Painting with Juliette Crane. I haven't finished either class, but I've tried a few paintings in my journal. The first is from Tracy's class; what a talented lady!
The next are from Juliette's class, which has been fun, but her style is not that easy to pick up on. Not that I want to duplicate her exact paintings, but just learning the looseness that I love about her paintings is difficult. This first one is my favorite, although I wasn't happy with the leaves in the tree.
This next was a little too brown, and I was sorry I covered up too much of the blue. At least the flower and sun are cute!
And the last is just a little scary! The only part I really like is the background and her dress. Oh well, I just have to keep trying. I always think I will learn something the first time, but it always takes more practice.
At least practicing is most of the fun! Lol!
I haven't mentioned that my son is expecting his 3rd child in February! Part of the reason for learning to make animals, is because I wanted to make a new book for the baby, like I have the other 4 grandkids. I don't really have any solid ideas yet, but my next animal will be a deer. I'll show you next week how it turned out!
I'm heading out for a walk with a friend, and will be around to visit once I return. As always, I'm linking with Sunday Sketches! Have a great week and God bless!xo

9 comments:

Wanda said...

I think it's so exciting you are taking classes and getting excited and motivated in your art. I've been doing watercolors for years, but have my dry spells.... I was in one for a long time, and just recently have joined 3 different art groups on line. Creative Tuesdays, Sunday Sketches, and Show your Face. Yeah back at the drawing board.
Like any thing else... practice, practice, practice. You have a really good beginning with these projects your done. You go girl.

By the way.... I am a follower of Jesus Christ, and want all I do give him the praise... any talent I have is from Him. Blessings!

Tammie Lee said...

such a great gift
each piece is a joy to see
looks like so much fun!

Christine said...

lovely work you did for the courses Debbie, sounds like you learned a lot!

carol l mckenna said...

All very creative and great that you are able to critique your own work and see what you need to do ~ What a great hubby giving you artistic birthday presents!

Happy Week to you,
artmusedog and carol

Alexandra MacVean said...

You're going to LOVE these classes, Debbie. So happy for you. You're off to a fabulous start! :)

stefanie stark said...

Your husband really loves you! This is such a lovely present and I'll tell it my husband too. This is such a lovely motivation and your art turned out wonderful!

Unknown said...

Too bad I don't have a husband ;) :D
I like all your drawings, don't you
worry too much about them! I'm a learner
like you and I always think I have to
give excuses :) But it's not necessary :))

Have a beautiful day!
Tinna ✐

GranthamLynn said...

Oh Debbie. I have just become enthralled with illustrating scripture. I am not much of an artist but like you I am in love with the process. Your work is delightful.
I am visiting all the links. I'm hoping to join! It was nice to meet you.
I am following you. Oh and congratulations on the new classes! How sweet of your husband!
Have a Blessed Sunday.

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