One of my goals for the new year has been to tie up as many lose ends in my life, as possible. To that end, I was going through an old file cabinet, today, and found this colored-pencil drawing I did of my daughter, Sarah, when she was a little (a very little) girl. I thought I might have lost it, or it was still in storage in Florida, but to my surprise and delight, there it was...tucked neatly away in my files.
Maybe...I should draw more. I am a bit spoiled by the computer. Not that drawing skill is not necessary in a computer. In fact, basic drawing and painting skills are a big plus, if you do digital work.
Here is a pic some of you may have seen before. This is a 
digital painting, taken from a photo of Lance's daughter, when she was younger. All that's left of the original photo is the face. Everything else was digitally "painted" using various brush tools. I clipped the wings from a black and white line drawing of a butterfly. They were cut apart and painted, individually, then repositioned behind Rachel's back to make her into a fairy.
digital painting, taken from a photo of Lance's daughter, when she was younger. All that's left of the original photo is the face. Everything else was digitally "painted" using various brush tools. I clipped the wings from a black and white line drawing of a butterfly. They were cut apart and painted, individually, then repositioned behind Rachel's back to make her into a fairy.I'm always turning people into fairies. I guess I've been 
doing it for quite a while. Here's one of my earlier attempts using the computer and a photo of my sister, Ruthanne, in a long-ago Easter dress that my Mother made. This one was more photos and filters, than drawing, but I did have to draw and paint the wings and the mushroom.
doing it for quite a while. Here's one of my earlier attempts using the computer and a photo of my sister, Ruthanne, in a long-ago Easter dress that my Mother made. This one was more photos and filters, than drawing, but I did have to draw and paint the wings and the mushroom.Well...there's more fairy art in my files, but it will have to wait for another blog. I really just wanted to post that early drawing of Sarah. I was so happy to find it. :)
Happy New Year, everyone!
Bettina
© 2008 Bettina Makley
9 comments:
Happy New Year to you too, Bettina! That's a gorgeous drawing of Sarah. I like the other computer work you're doing, too.
:-) May
Thanks, May! Blessings upon blessings!!!
Hey, I know that little girl in the drawing!!..lol.. always loved that:)
I just love the colors in your art, Bettina! They're uniquely your own, and so lovely.
I have a question for you, my friend! It's on my latest blog post:
http://tinyurl.com/2vm3j6
;-);-) Have fun!
Did you know there is a fairy named Cobweb, from A Midsummer Night's dream? Those are all sweet photos. Isn't it a great feeling when you find something you thought you'd lost!
gawd what a beautiful song you are singing in your playlist!! you have an amazing voice~ I am all teary eyed!!
xo ~Izabella
Thank you, so much Izabella! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)
Hello Bettina,
I just wanted to let you know that I am enjoying my walk through your beautiful websites this morning.
I was at eBay, wondering about felting...it's been on my mind since I first saw you creating your wonderful friends!
I was looking for some information, how to get started and such...and will continue to search your site for info! I believe you are an excellent teacher.
Also enjoying your music as I go.
Have a joyous day!
Cherie
Nice to see you, Cherie! Thanks for visiting and for your nice comment! I hope you found what you are looking for, but if not, I'm open to questions. :) I started my felting with a kit, which was recommended to me, as the best way to start. It's been fun exploring different wools, needles and techniques, but I still have much to learn, myself! I find lots of cool information in blogs and I've also been enjoying the info I have found on YouTube. Lately my Muse has me focusing on my Healing Art Journal. YouTube has been great for inspiration!
Thanks, again, for stopping by! Come back, soon!
Bettina
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