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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday: Delight!

Once in a while, I succeed in tidying up the top of my desk!  I arranged some of my finished art on the shelves... 

and cleared away the piles of stuff to drawers under my desk...
I am delighted!

On my desk is the giveaway fan I was making a few weeks ago (it used  to have a printed advertisement on it)...
Unearthed from under the pile on my desk, I was able to continue it, making a collage of houses and trees on the "morning" side.  I am still looking for verse to write on it. Something like

"The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning;" Lamentations 3:22-23
or

"From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy." Psalm 65:8

I am planning to add more details or maybe I will start on the "night" side first before adding to this side.

Then I have some sketches that I made for the "Stretching to Sketch Challenge".  Kelly Berkey posts pictures of herself in different poses each week and I thought I would join in and do some practice sketching...

I started out with Stretching to Sketch Challenge Week 5.  I did this one in a sketchbook and after I started coloring it, I realized the paper was only good for pencil sketches...

 For "Stretching to Sketch Challenge Week 6", I made an ATC with pen and pencil shading...

I really believe I have improved a lot in my drawing skills ever since I started making ATCs and other art.

And, as promised, as a thank you to all my visitors and followers, I am having a giveaway!  If you would like a chance to win "A Mother's Masterpiece", please leave a comment in my giveaway post (the previous post).

Joji Roper Todd has a blog hop for artists and I linked this post to that. And to see what "What's on Your Workdesk? Wednesday" is all about, drop by Julia's Stamping Ground.

44 blog hugs:

DVArtist said...

Great space, great art. Wish you would come clear my space up. LOL
Nicole/Beadwright

Carola Bartz said...

Beautiful workspace - as usual. I really like that giveaway fan, it's beautiful! The sketch is lovely - you are such a wonderful artist.

peggy gatto said...

I always enjoy seeing your portraits!, lovely!

Sheila said...

Good for you for being able to clean up a bit. Your artwork is fabulous, as always!

Terry said...

I feel like I say this every week, but I love your artwork! It's so serene and pretty. Your tidy work area looks great.

Terry #4

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I'm so impressed with your desk. It is awesome! Doesn't it feel good? Ok, that's the neat freak in me imposing my tastes on you, but I sure do like it. And that fan is going to be awesome. Had to look hard to see the paper distortion, but finally saw where the color bled. Wouldn't have noticed it you hadn't said anything, though. Happy WOYWW.

Candace said...

You make such lovely artwork, just love the fan

Enjoy your day and thanks for sharing

Candace #15

cheryl said...

wow you have some amazing art work,here just love that fan and what a great work space you have too,love hugs
cheryl x(25)

Neet said...

Such beautiful artwork - always a pleasure to visit your desk.

Sue said...

Hi ya
lovely tidy desk, you are work is beautiful luv the top lady, awesome work,lovely fan,, have good day, happy WOYWW, sue, x (13)

Helen said...

Your art is wonderful, I wish I could draw anywhere near so good! (so glad I found stamping, lol!)

Hels Sheridan said...

Your artwork is truly STUNNING... how I wish I could sketch a person, let alone make it look like a picture.. tis a gorgeous fan too... have a great day hun ... Hels (40)

Twiglet said...

Oh how lovely to sit at your desk and be surrounded by such fab artwork - thanks for sharing!

Maria Moorhouse said...

Wow, some lovly art!
Maria #73

Jules said...

Your artwork is fabulous, and looks great displayed in your craft area like that :D Jules (63)

The Crafty Goat Girl said...

Hi there, lots of lovely creativity again this week. Love the portraits. Thanks for sharing, hugs Heidi (#26)xxx

Diane said...

Isn't it wonderful to come to a nice organized work desk just to make a mess again ;)
I love what you're doing with Kelly's poses!

Bluefairy4U said...

Hi Peggy, you work is outstanding, you have such a wonderful way with drawings. I don't envy you I admire you as envy is a sin. Thank you for sharing your lovely drawings and I think the first verse is lovely. Thank you for letting us see these beautiful artworks. little Note your desk is lovely and tidy !! too tidy. Love and Hugs JO,xxx*96

Carolynne said...

Lovely tidy desk and your artwork is excellent

xx #99

Shirl said...

Stunning sketches would have loved to be able to draw but I have two left hands!!!
Shirtley #95

Kym's Crafty Cards said...

Peggy your desk and the artwork is stunning. I'm a newbie to the WOYWW so please be gentle with me!! Best wishes, Kym (No 42)

donnalouiserodgers said...

absolutely sketching improves with practice - as does any skill, and I think I know Kelly's work from Suzi Blu Classes?


your work is lovely
dx

Anonymous said...

Wow! Who are you and what have you done with Peggy!! Love your clean desk though and great sketches. I'm sure like most things we improve with practise but some of us definitely have more talent than others to begin with!

Hugs
Brenda 87

Ann said...

Love your artwork. And your desk is so tidy too ;)

Sunshine Girl said...

I so love your desk and artwork - its awesome as ever! thanks for sharing (no. 46)

Sherry said...

Your desk, shelves and drawers look so very organised and your paintings are beautifully displayed.

I think your drawings are fab! I like how you've altered the fan too.

Sherry (103)

Julia Dunnit said...

Oh Peggy I hardly know where to start! It makes me happy that you're enjoying your tidy space - I verymuch like being able to see some more of your art 'exposed', but I confess that I do like your space whether you think it tidy or not! Your art is beautiful, it truly is a blessing for you to be able to express yourself this way. My new fave is the piece hanging directly above the pencil pots!

Hope and Chances said...

Stunning pieces there, especially adore the ATC drawing, keep going back to look at it again and again :-) Christine #14

Pam said...

Your blog is so lovely from the moment I clicked on it I found it so appealing - love the color pallette. I especially like the w/c. It is so serene and thoughtful. Nice post this week Peggy. We got lucky @ #1 this week for AmberInk! YAY WOYWW!

Morti said...

Brill work once more - the atc is fabulous; the shading on the dress really gives it depth...

Theresa Plas said...

Lovely post peggy and your sketching is divine!

Marlene said...

Awesome sketches of Kelly!

Diana said...

Lovely work, Peggy. I like the Psalm 65. I think that would be nice to have. Kelly #6 is beautiful, as always.

Jan Hennings said...

WOW! Your art is beautiful and you're so talented!

Chrissie said...

Hi Peggy,
I thought I had visited your desk this week... sometimes the names change colour on the Linky thing before I've actually clicked on them, so I thought I had already visited you.
Great things in evidence yet again!
The alcohol inks you saw on my desk are made by Ranger. DO you get Tim Holtz products in the Philippines?
There may be another makes available!
And now it's almost time for another snoop!
Chrissie

Create With Joy said...

Everything looks great - your desk, your art - I especially love your b/w ATC sketch!

If you have time, stop by on the weekends and join me for A Moment Of Worship!

Have a great week!

Hugs
Ramona
http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com

Tammy Freiborg said...

You are very talented. Love your faces! Your purple tree is fantastic!

APO (Bem-Trapilho) said...

it's great to have you visiting my blog. thanks! :)
I love your art. all very beautiful.
big hugg from Portugal! :)

Martha Lever said...

What a wonderful workspace!! Your art is beautiful and your sketches are....FABULOUS!!

Debbie said...

I'm glad I found your blog...your artwork is beautiful and inspiring.

kelly said...

Your artwork is lovely , Peggy. Thanks for visiting my blog. Your desk looks nice and tidy.


Kelly

Kelly said...

Beautiful space and artwork Peggy. I am so glad you have joined the Artist blog hop and that I could find you. I look forward to getting to know more of your art!
Hugs and blessings

Mary C. Nasser said...

Glad I found you through the miz kate dot com Artist blog hop!
I am your newest blog follower. :)
Looking forward to seeing your upcoming posts!

I welcome you to check out my art blog, too!

Best,
Mary C. Nasser
http://www.marycnasser.com/blog.html

Shelley Whiting said...

I really like A Mother's Masterpiece. It's a very sweet and sentimental picture. It's beautiful and lovely.

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