Friday, October 7, 2011

Paint Party Friday: Madonna and Child

What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday for October 12 is here.


I want to thank all my visitors from last week's  Paint Party Friday, Inspiration Avenue and Studio Sneak Peek!  What a lot of encouragement from such kindhearted folks!  Hopefully, I will get around to visiting more of you this week.  Here is my painting in progress.  This is one of my favorite themes.  I used the backing of a picture frame as the base so that when it's finished, it will have a frame.  As usual, I started with a gesso covered background and I've used watercolor and colored pencils for this painting.  At this point I have no idea what other materials I will use.  Til next time, happy PPF!   Join in the fun!
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39 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Hi Peggy! So glad to see you are okay from all the bad weather. Your madonna and child will be beautiful as alwayswhen you are finished! Happy PPF :-) Hugs ~ Rhonda

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  2. A'n'G JohnsonOctober 7, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    this is stunning! I love the light captured already - which is impressive so early on in the work.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    This is beautiful and I love that you used the back of a picture frame to do it on - ingenious!! I love the colours you've used - so earthy and just peachy!

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  4. Wanda MariaOctober 7, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Peggy - such beautiful work. You are very talented, my friend. Keep up the great work!

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  5. YvonneOctober 7, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Lovely work, very serene picture. Great job.

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  6. MaggieOctober 7, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    This is lovely...the earthy colors are so nice!

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  7. JingleOctober 7, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    This is very pretty!

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  8. Lesley EdmondsOctober 7, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    This is lovely. There is such an air of peace.

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  9. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfOctober 7, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    That's a great idea! And it's looking fabulous already. :)

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  10. carol l mckennaOctober 7, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Lovely painting ~ very serene and well done ~ thanks ~Happy PPF ~ namaste, Carol ^_^ (Share the Creative Journey)

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  11. EVAOctober 7, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Beautiful and tender. Looking great!

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  12. Theresa PlasOctober 7, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Such a sweet depiction! Lovely Peggy!

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  13. UnknownOctober 7, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    this is very good I like what you have done so far and I cant wait to see more of your art !

    Happy PPF
    - KAT -

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  14. ChristineOctober 7, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    This is just beautiful!

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  15. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! I love your subject and I love your technique.

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  16. Joni NickrentOctober 7, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    A beautiful painting...you've done an amazing job! POP ART MINIS

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  17. Karen IsaacsonOctober 7, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    brilliant idea for a substrate (smacks head: "why didn't I think of that!") lovely lovely faces on your madonna and child.

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  18. Lilac & LavenderOctober 8, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Love how you've captured a soft, peaceful feel in this painting ~ I could see any mother and child in this painting, such a beautiful bond :)

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  19. carlareyOctober 8, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    This is so sweet. What a beautiful mood you've captured.

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  20. SHERI COOKOctober 8, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    I like the gentleness and peace of your Madonna And Child work you shared this week. Good color choices too. Happy PPF!

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  21. MelisaOctober 8, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    It's so beautiful already! I love their serene faces.

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  22. Geri October 8, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    So beautiful!

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  23. Annie LightbulbOctober 8, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    So serene and loving! Beautiful!

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  24. GlorV1October 8, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Just beautiful and tender looking. Very soft.

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  25. WrightStuffOctober 8, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Now that is truly beautiful.

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  26. GeckostoneOctober 8, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Wow Peggy, this is so precious! Deb

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  27. Ayala ArtOctober 8, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    What a beautiful and sweet madonna! Lovely!

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  28. JKWOctober 8, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    The picture is beautiful, I love the shading that you have accomplished. Thank you for telling about the techniques you used. Blessings, Janet

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  29. UnknownOctober 8, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    I love those expressions of utter contentment you've captured her- beautiful work!
    Happy PPF (a day late ;))
    Stephanie

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  30. MandyOctober 9, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    oh...love it sooooo much...i am a mother and child kinda gal...xxx

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  31. BeccaOctober 9, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Beautiful! Their faces are so sweet!

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  32. Kristin DudishOctober 10, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    This is beautiful! I peeked at your next post and love the additions you've made... The text background and the stamped clothing look wonderful :)

    xo
    Kristin

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  33. Hybrid JOctober 10, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Sweet work ... full of gentle love!

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  34. AnnaOctober 11, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    such beautiful work. I have been using watercolor on a gesso background recently and LOVE the way it responds. Do you cover your completed work with a clear coat of varnish or polyurethane to protect it? I am worried since the watercolor is easily lifted up that it could be damaged easily. Thank you for your kind comment on my blog.

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  35. FallingladiesOctober 11, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    love how soft and tender and sweet this turned out!

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  36. sandra deOctober 12, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    such love, truly beautiful.

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  37. JoZart DesignsOctober 13, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Great WIP which really promises to be wonderful finished. Good luck and I'm pleased you are OK from the bad weather too.
    joZarty x

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  38. TwigletOctober 13, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Such a beautiful painting! There are so many babies in our family at the moment - I wish I was clever enough to paint them as skillfully as you do. x jo

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  39. l00pyscraftcreationsOctober 18, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    It is so very nice to see religious images being blogged. I am another of the rarities that like religious themes, and I really appreciate the fact that you show your work openly.
    Many blessings from above, xx

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