Sunday, March 12, 2017

Flower Girls

Hello everyone, I hope you are having a great weekend.

Thank you so much for your kind words of comfort about the recent loss of our sweet cat.   We are heartbroken and miss him very much.    It will take time to heal as we know from experience.

I thought I would post  something more cheerful today.   I'm still enjoying most of the lessons with Lifebook 2017 (Willowing Arts).    A recent lesson's focus (with Tamara Laporte) was to use minimal supplies.   I enjoy mixed media and was surprised at how much I enjoyed using just 3 Tombow markers to mix colours along with one more flesh colour marker and black & white pens.

The 9x12 journal page below makes me think about sisters, I'm lucky to have three of them :)


Thanks for stopping by and have a great week,
Shirleyx

29 comments:

froebelsternchen said...

So beautiful dear Shirley!♥

chrissie said...

This is stunning Shirley with amazing artwork. I can see a touch of sadness in the eyes which is maybe how you still feel. Thinking of you

Love Chrissie xx

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

A stunning page Shirley, I'm so enjoying seeing what you've made after your classes. Gorgeous colours and all of those beautiful flowers framing the two girls.

Sue xx

Valerie-Jael said...

Your journal page is fantastic, those faces are really wonderful. I am sure you are still heartbroken over the loss of your sweet cat, it takes time to recover. Hugs, Valerie

Anjas-Artefaktotum said...

That is really very amazing, you are so talented!
Big hugs Anja

cuilliesocks said...

What wonderful artwork Shirely, the faces are so beautiful and your colours are so prety, fabulous composition.
Yes it does take time, I still think about my lovely boy Cuillin after about six years and with having my new puss Teallch, I still talk to him as he is buried in our back garden, they are so much part of the family, Kate x

Darnell said...

Wow, just three pens? This is sensational in every way, Shirley! You are - as I've always said - a true artist!! Hugs, Darnell

Greta said...

Oh my goodness--this may be my favorite so far, Shirley! Absolutely gorgeous & so artistic!

Enny said...

Wow, what a wonderful creation, so beautiful, and yes, they look like sisters !
My heart feels with you, I know what it's like, still miss my little doggy, although it's 7 years ago... Love and hug, Enny

Margik said...

What a lovely mixed media piece and what a wonderful composition!!! The faces and flowers are absolutely beautiful. Love the colors too!
Mar xx

Pat said...

Wow, this is just gorgeous Shirley and your limited palette has worked beautifully. Each of these that you have done is better than the last, and I think I love this one best of all. As an only child I can appreciate how lovely it must be to have three sisters. x

aussie aNNie said...

Sorry to read about Archie, Shirley, losing a family 'member' is so difficult, thinking of you...
Love your card and it is nice you could create to cheer up...xx ♥[aNNie]

Sophie said...

Oh, wie wunderschön, Shirley.
Und du hast herrliche Farben genommen, es sieht einfach toll aus.
Richtig magisch.
Ich hoffe, es geht dir bald besser, und ich umarme dich...
Herzlichst Sophie

Crafting Queen said...

Such a wonderful page, wish I could do this. Sending lots of hugs and Skipper sends purrs.

Beth Norman-Roberts said...

Oh, Shirley, this is my favourite so far. For using only three colours you did a magical job creating something so bright and beautiful. I can't stop starring at this one.

Shirley said...

Very very artsy Shirley love how they look like sisters also. Fabulous use of colours as usual.

Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
ShirlsCards.

Donna Ellis said...

Shirley, I saw this over on FB and had to come over and say, "How full-of-light these exquisite souls are!" Truly an artist in every way, you never cease to amaze me. Beautiful colors, lively expressions, peaceful and serene femininity, and the loveliness of nature - all wrapped into this soul-touching masterpiece! hugs, de

Little Artbee said...

Your sweet young Ladies look so nice, a couple in harmoy. I love the colors and flower decoration very much. Great painting. You are a good student.
Greetings
Sabine xox

Gerrina said...

Wow Shirley this is stunning!
Can see that you realy enjoy the classes and love the colours that you used!
Had to see it bigger and enjoyed! Hugs, Gerrina

brenda said...

It certainly is bright and cheery Shirley, what a super image with all the lovely fresh colours.

B x

Mrs.B said...

A lovely canvas Shirley, with such gorgeous tones from just three markers.
Love the faces surrounded by flowers.
Avril xx

Crafting Queen said...

Skipper sends extra hugs and purrs.

Win Dinn, Artist said...

Oh this is lovely, Shirley - my sister is gone now, and I miss her like crazy. You've given me a great burst of memories, and I am truly grateful!

sheila 77 said...

Imagine having three sisters - how wonderful.
I'm also having a hard time imagining using only three plus one colours, but it sounds like a good experiment and you have certainly succeeded in creating many colours. I love this painting, maybe one of your best? and the way you have arranged the flowers around the girls and the little house is terrific.

Janny's Cards Creations said...

Beautiful twins,what a lovely mixed media piece. Love the use of colours. Greeting Janny

~*~Patty S said...

Hello Dear Shirley
Your "sisters" could not be more beautiful.
This is such an uplifting and lovely creation ❤💗❤
Thinking of you and sending healing energy your way.
Take care and be gentle with yourself.
oxo

Sandy said...

Oh wow Shirley - this is gorgeous - how did you learn to make the faces!!!!? Love this page.
Sandy xx

Aileen said...

Hi Shirley, I am in awe of the talent you have. What an amazing page, their faces are so expressive with the colours used and the use of shadow and highlight you have given them such beauty. A piece worthy of a frame and place in the house where it can be admired for its beauty. Take care and know that life will get better.

maria's knutselplezier said...

Hey Shirley , I don't have to buy stamps anymore your paintings are so beautiful an unique, please go on with making them , now you are a real artist, your artwork is so beautiful, I really admire it!!
Have fun!!
Maria