Wednesday, July 13, 2011

What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday: Mother and Child


Happy What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday (or whatever day you are visiting)!  As you can see, there is not much difference in the neatness of my desk from last week but at least I was able to unearth my sewing machine to do some altering (like I shared about in this post).  I have also made some progress in my Mother and Child painting...

  

Here are some other closeups of my desk.  Right under the painting is a brown envelope my daughter doodled on while waiting in line...

Pretty doodle, isn't it?  I can use it in a collage or something.

Then there is a wonderful ATC that I traded for in ATCs for All, and a tag I got from a pair of sandals I bought.  The butterfly illustration is something I can use in a collage (by now, are you wondering if I throw anything away?)

 

Here is the badge souvenir from my elementary class reunion last Saturday (gosh, I am that old?)...


and the World Vision progress report from a child whose education I am sponsoring...


World Vision is a "Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice."  Sponsoring a child and making a difference in his/her life only costs $13.90 (£8.70) a month.  Anyone interested?

In my previous post, I shared about Artsee Bloggers, a new blog/directory.  If you are a blogging artist/crafter, you might want to have your blog listed.  It is a great place to find new blogs and be inspired! But for now, be inspired by what's on the other desks in the What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday list!

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36 comments:

  1. Carola BartzJuly 13, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    I love your painting, Peggy! The mother looks so happy and cheerful and he is so trusting. It's beautiful.

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  2. Bleubeard and ElizabethJuly 13, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Gotta love your desk, the painting, the sewing machine, and all the fodder you have that you can't quite throw away. It's always fun to watch you create art.

    Thanks for the Artsee blog site. I'm off to check it out after reading your post about it.

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  3. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJuly 13, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    So many goodies on your desk oday. :) The painting is amazing! Love the expression on both their faces.

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  4. MinxyJuly 13, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    I see your still painting gorgeous art, and i just love your daughters doodles, u definitely cant let it go to waste :D
    Happy wednesday
    hugs Minxy x

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  5. SpyderJuly 13, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Fabulous artwork as always but I think this is the best so far,it's lovely! Hoping your 'tea' is really your paint brush water! looks like my tea...which sometimes is used as paint brush water by mistake! Have a great crafty week HaPpY wOyWW!?! ((Lyn))

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  6. HelenJuly 13, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Your mother and child painting is gorgeous - but how fab too is your daughter's doodle... stunning.

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  7. AnnieJuly 13, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Your artwork never fails to make me smile Peggy. Just beautiful.
    A x

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  8. NeilJuly 13, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I love seeing all the bits on your desk. That ATC is great and I think that doodle is fab.

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  9. LulabelleJuly 13, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Love your mother and child painting it is beautiful!
    Your doodle is great too!
    Happy WOYWW!

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  10. okienurseJuly 13, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Awesome looking desk this week. Love the painting! The Momma's face is so expressive and charming. Love all the stuff you are collecting. I collect things I can use on collages or other projects. Thanks for sharing. Vickie #52

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  11. famfaJuly 13, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Love your painting. Also think your daughter's doodle is brilliant. Very creative family.

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  12. Lunch Lady JanJuly 13, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    I love your daughter's doodle!! It reminds me of henna designs that Indian ladies paint on their hands. She's obviously got your artistic talent too :) xx

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  13. FuchsiaJuly 13, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Stunning work !
    Happy WOYWW

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  14. KateJuly 13, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Wonderful treasures on your desk and your paining is beautiful.

    ** Kate **

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  15. SarahJuly 13, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Great post and love your collections... The doodle is really beautiful! World Vision do a fabulous job - just donated to them to help with Ethopia - every bit really does help!
    Happy WOYWW!

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  16. NeetJuly 13, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Lots of interesting goodies on your desk today. Love the tags and the picture you are painting. Thanks for sharing, so nice to visit you. Hugs, #5 Neet x

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  17. Theresa PlasJuly 13, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Great Post Peggy! Love how your piece is coming along. I have a catchall that's overflowing with bits and pieces I think I may use in my art....
    The ATC is GREAT - I haven't traded in quite awhile and this reminds me of how fun that is.
    Thanks for the artsee link...will check it out and Happy WOYWW:)

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  18. nerllybirdJuly 13, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Great stuff on your desk this week - I wouldn't throw that tag away either, and in fact I'd probably use it in its entirety.
    Helen S

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  19. angelfishJuly 13, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    That is an awesome doodle! Thanks for the Artsee link, I'll be checking that out later:)

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  20. JoZart DesignsJuly 13, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Interesting post and beautiful art as always. Thanks for sharing.
    Love JoZarty x

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  21. CathyJuly 13, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Stunning painting.
    Happy WOYWW
    Cathy xx

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  22. CJuly 13, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Amazing painting. Beautiful!

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  23. Mrs A.July 13, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Your painting is fab. You can really see the closeness between mother and child. sounds like you keep everything like me for the just in case occasion. Hugs Monkey & Mrs A.

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  24. AngieJuly 13, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Wow I love that doodle ...but your mother and child is stunning

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  25. MvM-designJuly 14, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    Always love your paintings!
    Happy WOYWW and thanks for sharing ;-)
    Hugs Marleen

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  26. AnonymousJuly 14, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    Oh that doodle! Wonderful. Like the painting too, lest you feel slighted :)

    Mary Anne

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  27. UnknownJuly 14, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    That is a beautiful painting, and your daughter's doodle is brilliant.

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  28. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardsJuly 14, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Hi there Peggy thanks so much for popping over - and wow what a lovely lot of things on your desk today!! I really love them.. thanks for sharing and happy WOYWW, Shaz in Oz.x

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  29. ElizabethJuly 14, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Hi Peggy, I love your painting - the mother has the most beautiful eyes. The doodle is brilliant and just has to be used. Why would you throw anything away that could be used in a collage - I collect all sorts of ephemera too. Hope your week is a good one. Elizabeth x #99

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  30. The Crafty ElfJuly 14, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Peggy, your painting is just lovely and the mom's eyes are gorgeous! Your daughters "doodle", well let's just say the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree - awesome! Great ATC too! Thank you for the Artsee Blog info will check it out. Have a wonderful day!

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  31. AnneJuly 15, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Love your desk again , your painting is beautiful -- oh and a sewing machine yay !!!!
    Thanks foe sharing again
    Anne xxx

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  32. Jessica HeightsJuly 15, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Your work is BEAUTIFUL!!!! :D

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  33. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    That painting is amazing! Beautiful doodle too! ☺☺

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  34. Red Rose AlleyJuly 17, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Hello Peggy,
    I visited your blog today. I saw you on Hope-Filled Living. Your paintings are so pretty and unique. What a special talent you have. Me and my daughters just started a new blog, and we would love it if you could visit us and follow. I would really enjoy coming back to visit with you and seeing all your wonderful, creative artwork. Hope to hear from you, and have a sweet day. My Mother's name was Peggy who I loved so very much.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  35. UnknownJuly 17, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Love this painting Peggy. It's beautiful. Your daughter is talented also I see. =D

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  36. EveeJuly 24, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    beautiful painting, i love the texture!

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