Friday, August 19, 2011

Paint Party Friday . . . Pink Love

"love is falling all around us"
mixed media on 8x10 canvas board

This week I got back to one of my favorite sketches. I finally got this pretty girl on a canvas. I love hearts and as you can see love pink! I used my pink caran d'ache neocolor II crayons with white acrylics and my graphite pencil for the details on this piece. Typically I don't use just one color for my palette but I do like how this came out.

I did a layer of collage paper and stamping first and then collaged the girl image onto the board. I had fun sketching out the tree again and coloring it in. I had debated in my mind for a bit when it came to the hearts. Originally I wanted to color them but with all the pink I was afraid they would get lost and I needed them to stand out so I went with the graphite.

Here is the original sketch I worked from. . .

Hope you all have a great Friday!! You can see all of the amazing work being shared this week HERE!! Come and have a look!

And for those of you who commented on my last PPF post. . . here is the link to the blog post where I shared the finished version of my collage piece I shared last week in its beginning stages! click HERE!
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22 comments:

  1. DianeAugust 19, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Cathy-you finished this perfectly by just adding the pink, white, and graphite. Your lady is a great focal point and stands out wonderfully.

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  2. Denise August 19, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Hi Cathy
    I came over from Diane's blog and just wanted to say that I love your work. I really wish I could create art like this - so jealous :0)
    I have become a follower and will try to pop in regularly.
    Hugs
    Denise xx

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  3. CrystalAugust 19, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    I just love the pink colors...perfect! :-)

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  4. carol l mckennaAugust 19, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Love the Pink Sketch ~ Wonderful! Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF

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  5. ChristineAugust 19, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    pretty in pink, and what a great theme.

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  6. SherryAugust 19, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Sometimes just one colour in the palette is all it takes to create an evocative and striking piece. You've done that here!

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  7. TerrieAugust 19, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Very ethereal - simple and lovely.

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  8. NettyAugust 19, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Happy PPF and loving your sketch, the pink and grey look great together. x

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  9. WrightStuffAugust 19, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    It's lovely and soft. Really beautiful.

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  10. UnknownAugust 19, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Hi Cathy, what beautiful and dreamy painting...love it... :)

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  11. BeckyAugust 19, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Very pretty Cathy.I adore the pink.

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  12. Rosie KaplanAugust 19, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    I love love love the finished collage.

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  13. EVAAugust 19, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Beautiful, Cathy!! Love all around... what a great tree to walk under!

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  14. CreateologyAugust 19, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    This is pretty in pink simplicity. I too love the hearts and how you incorporate them into your art. With the change of love to hope I can see a powerful message here for cancer survivors. This is so beautiful my dear...

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  15. AnonymousAugust 20, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    I am feeling the pink love!

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  16. Kristin DudishAugust 20, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Pretty in pink! I love all of the hearts -especially her heart shaped face!

    (And you already know how much I love your finished collage!)

    xo
    Kristin

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  17. jgrAugust 20, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Beautiful color and I love the hearts!!! Also, congratulations on being published!

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  18. wednesdayAugust 20, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    This is so soft and lovely; I really like it a lot.

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  19. FallingladiesAugust 21, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    yes, so soft and lovely ! very pretty, love all the pink!

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  20. GeckostoneAugust 22, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    Oh this came out great in pink and the hearts stand out just right!!!Sooooo beautiful!!!Deb

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  21. Heather FoustAugust 22, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    She is so pretty! I think the graphite was a perfect choose!

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  22. SHERI COOKAugust 23, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Your work is so soft and subtle. Love the hearts throughout! Great work! HAPPY PPF!

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