Wednesday, February 23, 2011

What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday: Sketching Practice

Last night, the thought of not having anything interesting to show for our What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday link party made me get to work on a sketch (if you need a push to get some crafting or art done, maybe you should come and join the party!)   I just did it for practice (as they say, practice makes perfect and I am quite pleased with my progress since I started doing more art). I have a file of magazine pictures which I bring out when I'm looking for a model to sketch.  And since my desk was full, I did it on the bed and took this picture...

But since this really isn't my desk and it wasn't a Wednesday yet, I took a picture of my desk this morning...

 

...with my project (colored in with colored pencils, Copic markers and watercolor), a toilet paper roll (shall I keep it for a project?), and a book I got for 5 Philippine pesos (This money exchange website converts this to 0.071 GBP or 0.11 USD!)  What a bargain!  It has many beautiful illustrations in it...



and the binding is perfect for an altered book (based on what I learned from Elizabeth, the Altered Book Lover!)  I get so excited when I find things like this.  I just hope I'll get around to using it!


If you want to join the party and show your desk, or have a peek at desks from around the world, drop by Julia's blog!  Happy WOYWW!

p.s. I'm delighted that fellow WOYWWer Wipso won my OWOH giveaway!



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32 comments:

  1. Carola BartzFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Peggy, your sketch and drawing looks much more beautiful and somewhat softer than the model! I like yours way more. Beautiful work!

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  2. judeFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Peggy your sketch and drawing of that model is absolutely stunning hun!!Wish i had that talent can't draw for toffee as they say.
    Happy WOYWW pop by my blog i have candy up for grabs
    hugs judex 7

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  3. NeetFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    I love seeing your drawings - brightens my day. What a fab bargain that book was, drool over it before altering it. #27

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  4. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Is this how you get inspired? Wow! I've never done that. I might try it out and see what comes out od it. :) Beautiful portrait!

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  5. HelenFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    I could never do anything like that - just wonderful. That's why I buy stamps - I can't draw, lol!

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  6. AnnieFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    More stunning artwork Peggy. You are so talented.
    If you haven't been yet please pop over to our blog shop, leave us a comment and be in with the chance to win a crafter's apron.

    http://sisterscraftycreations.blogspot.com/

    Good luck.
    A x

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  7. donnalouiserodgersFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Oky Peggy - we have some deep connection - I have just this minute typed a comment quoting that practice makes perfect!!!

    I start my sketching classes in April - I CAN'T wait

    You new girl is beautiful,

    Dx

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  8. Theresa PlasFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Hey artsy lady! So fun seeing your sketch come to life...you're so talented! Love the book too...happy WOYWW Peggy!

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  9. SueFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Hi Peggy
    another stunning peace of art, beautiful work hun, have good day, happy WOYWW, sue,x (18)

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  10. NeilFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Hi. Beautiful sketch and I love that book. what a bargain too! Thanks for coming to join my blog too. I appreciate all the people who choose to follow my creative journey.
    Have a great day

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  11. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardsFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Oh lovely ladies and lovely bird book too what a great find; I was given one recently for my birthday and think my friend might use it for something else but can see I will be using it in my craft.. sorry these days its rather a one way train of thought of how to craft-use it!
    Shaz in oz.x

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  12. DianeFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Wonderful sketch Peggy!! And that book---a REAL treasure!!

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  13. Wanda MariaFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Beautiful work, Peggy! You really have a gift!

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  14. MandyFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    omg she is a beauty, you did an amazing job, likeness is amazing, she looks photolike on your pad! thanks so much for sharing her, hugs mandyxx

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  15. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Your sketching is gorgeous, and keeping magazine pics for practise is a great idea. The book looks like a wonderful find as well, amazing pics.

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    wish i could draw like that. Can't even draw the cartoon cats my Mum used to do. Will stick to colouring in stamps1
    Thanks for the look.
    x Tricia #99

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  17. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Wow, wow and wow what a fantastic drawing, a true piece of art. Wish I could draw. Great craft space. Tracy Evans x

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  18. JulsFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    lovely to have a look at your creative space! your artwork is amazing!!!! Hugs Juls

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  19. Caroline HallettFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    beautiful sketch - and I am loving all the pretty coloured pens and pencils on your desk

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  20. Mrs A.February 24, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Wow. Your drawing is just amazing and now you have coloured it it is stunning. Would love to be able to draw like that.Hugs Mrs A. #76.

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    Beautiful drawing Peggy, using stamps is the easy way out for most of us but you have a real talent!

    Hugs
    Brenda 103

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  22. Julia DunnitFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Wow owow - how lovely is that sketch -doesn't take you long when you start, huh! I like the book too - even if you don't alter it, it's really nice...any herald of spring anywhere is a good thing!

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  23. NickyFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Oh wow love your drawing much nicer than the one in the magazine ~ Nicky 4

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  24. Julie PishnyFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Oh my goodness, I would be embarrassed to show you my work space right now as I am getting ready to a show in a week and things are scattered about - everywhere.... Great sketch...hugs.

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  25. Bleubeard and ElizabethFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    First, I'm glad to read Wipso won your OWOH giveaway. Second, I LOVE that book. It would make a great one for the birds alone. Sorry this is brief, but wanted to let you know I was here. Happy WOYWW.

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  26. okienurseFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    beautiful drawing! Thanks for sharing.
    Vickie #148

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  27. MinxyFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    That sketch is amazing, and the book a real find, happy altering :D
    And Happy Thursday x
    Hugs Minxy #2

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  28. oneoffFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Your sketched and painted girl is beautiful, so calm and gentle. The bird book is a real find too; I can imagine you finding lots of inspiration there.

    Bernie x

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  29. Ohhh SnapFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Wonderful drawing, lovely busy workdesk :D. TFS :D #67

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  30. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    You are a very talented artist indeed.

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  31. BrossArtAddictionFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Gorgeous drawing! Love your desk!

    Happy be-lated WOYWW and
    Thanks for sharing! :D
    #152

    ƸӜƷ...x♥Tracey♥x...ƸӜƷ

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  32. TertiaFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    What a lovely drawing and you did all that in one night?! Amazing. Love your desk.
    Happy belated WOYWW

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