Wednesday, September 5, 2012

What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday: WIP and a Giveaway


On my desk today is a Low-Carb cookbook I bought for the equivalent of £ 0.30 or $ 0.48 (has anyone tried this and does it work?), a WIP and a clearbook binder filled with letters I've collected honoring a friend who is celebrating his birthday soon.  Here's a closer look at the mother and child I started.


I finally got to make my giveaway post and if you would like a chance to win one of these paintings, leave me a comment on my giveaway post (not on this WOYWW post).


For a peek at more desks or to show off your own, Julia has the WOYWW list!
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40 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 5, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    I absolutely adore your new WIP, it's very tender!

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  2. Lindsay WeirichSeptember 5, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    beautiful paintings, enjoy the low-card recipes LOL! Happy woyww-Lindsay #9

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  3. UnknownSeptember 5, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    You are so talented--your paintings are absolutely lovely. Happy WOYWW!

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  4. MinxySeptember 5, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Your mother and child is gorgeous now so I can imagine how stunning it will be finished!
    Happy Wednesday
    Hugz Minxy #9

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  5. Bleubeard and ElizabethSeptember 5, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    I still believe you create faces better than anyone I have ever seen. They are incredible. You should be teaching the classes instead of some of the artists who make those really artificial and doe eyed gals. Yours are truly realistic. Happy WOYWW from number 1 this week.

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  6. 505whimsygirlSeptember 5, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Love your mother and child.

    A few years ago I followed the South Beach Diet which is low carb. It helped me with curb cravings so I think there's something to it. Unfortunately I've gone back to my old ways.....

    Happy WOYWW
    Hugs, Kay #15

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  7. Karen McAlpineSeptember 5, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Lovely!
    Karen 23

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  8. BelindaSeptember 5, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    I love your WIP and all the other beautiful pieces. I just might have to submit my name for that giveaway if it is still going on. I can see any one of them in my craft room.

    Thanks for sharing such amazing work.

    Belinda (#26)

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  9. DanielleSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Lovely WIP! The faces are done so beautifully and I love how soft this piece looks.

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  10. MarySeptember 5, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    I actually have that cookbook! There are some really good recipes in there, one of our favs is one pot chicken.

    And yes low carb does work if it's the "bad" carbs that are cut out, like sugar, white flour, white rice, etc. but your body needs good carbs.

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  11. SandeeNCSeptember 5, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    I have tried this low carb diet before, but I couldn't stick to it! Better luck with you! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)

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  12. okienurseSeptember 5, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    awesome paintings! I went and commented for a chance to win! I tried the Adkins diet for a while and did pretty well the first couple weeks but got really tired and quit it at the doctors orders. Becareful lowering your carbs too low. Thanks for sharing. Vickie #66

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  13. MaySeptember 5, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    Your Mother & Child art work is Fabulous.. Good luck with the low carb's... Hugs May x x x#5

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  14. NeilSeptember 5, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    Hiya, its been a while but it's good to be back and taking a peek at your creative world again. Looking busy and fun. Hope you have a good week too.
    Neil @ 62

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  15. l00pyscraftcreationsSeptember 5, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    beautiful, hun, simply beautiful, unfortunately I cant see your desk, think the picture broke, lol
    hugs Lou P #83

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  16. Lunch Lady JanSeptember 5, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    The Mother and Child artwork is very serene and clam...beautiful!
    Hugs, LLJ #81 xx

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  17. NeetSeptember 5, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Four beautiful works of art this week Peggy, love the mother and child one you are doing. What a beautiful scene. So calming.
    Hugs, Neet 84 xx

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  18. donnalouiserodgersSeptember 5, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    I love that your book colour co-ordinates with your art work!
    dx @91

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  19. AnnieSeptember 5, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    I'm already the proud owner of one of your gorgeous works of art so will leave it to someone else this time.
    Hugs,
    A x #85

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  20. UnknownSeptember 5, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    I know you said that your drawing is just the beginning but I have to say I love it as it is Peggy. Very delicate which I think matches your subjects. Happy WOYWW to you from Helen 22

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  21. Ann BSeptember 5, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Beautiful paintings, would be difficult to chose between them.
    Ann B
    #102

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  22. TertiaSeptember 5, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Loving the new WIP! Those paintings are fantastic! I woulod never be able to choose a favourite.
    Happy WOYWW!
    Tertia #70

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  23. ErikaSeptember 5, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Hi Peggy love your mother and child drawing. I'm following Slimming world just now which is isn't carb based but seems to be going well....it's cutting out the fat and lowering treat intake...BOO!
    Good luck with the book and have a great Wednesday, hugs Erika. #107

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  24. MichelleSeptember 5, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    I love your mother and child, beautiful!

    I have cut out simple carbs before (processed food, including white pasta and bread), and kept complex carbs (fruit, potatoes, etc) and the weight dropped off me. I also felt much healthier. You need to eat carbs, they fuel your brain and muscles, but you don't need processed food. ;-)

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  25. JoynanaSeptember 5, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Your art is lovely. Never tried the low carb. Let me know how you like it. #33

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  26. mamapez5September 5, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Hi Peggy. I love the Mother and child. It is going to be beautiful. Can't wait to see it when it is done.
    Kate x #94

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  27. Lisa-JaneSeptember 5, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Those pictures for the giveaway are beautiful as always but the picture that really captured me today was the WIP and you can see why from my post today. #127

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  28. MvM-designSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Lovely creative desk!!
    love the drawing!
    Have a great Wednesday!
    Hugs Marleen #55

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  29. KatieSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    Love the WIP! Gorgeous!

    Katie (37)

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  30. TamikaSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    You are super talented~

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    the mother and babe is beautiful, just lovely, I'm a carb o holic, I know it, I need to read that book,

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  32. CraftygasheadZoSeptember 6, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    Fab WIP, not sure about the book, I don't diet as such just eat less rubbish and more good stuff! Take care Zo xx 98

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  33. TerrySeptember 6, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Beautiful drawings!

    Terry #87

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  34. UnknownSeptember 6, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    Love your workspace and please tell me how the low carb works - because I was thinking about trying it out also.
    Happy belated WOYWW BarbaraBee # 148

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  35. fairy thoughtsSeptember 7, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    your painting are gorgeous, so delicate and reatful
    thanks for sharing
    janet #65

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  36. ElizabethSeptember 7, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Lovely workspace - your WIP is already very beautiful. Collecting letters honouring a friend is a lovely idea for a birthday. I have a condition that necessitates a low-carb, low-fat, low-sugar diet (not much fun, huh!) and it works - I'm told that carbohydrates convert to sugar and too much of that is just not good for anybody. Hope you get value from your book.

    Hope you have a lovely weekend. Elizabeth x #90





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  37. scrappymo!September 12, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    This mother and child image is beautifully done...I like it as is!

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  38. AnnieSeptember 12, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Wow Peggy what fabulous paintings and what a fabulous workspace. TFS and Happy WOYWW from Annie your newest follower x

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  39. Julia DunnitSeptember 12, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    Ah Peggy, your art continues to make me smile and wonder..is it your colouring or your drawing skills that stay with me, I can't tell..it must be the fusion. As for low carbs..hmm, I don't eat bread but eat all other carbs, would miss them horribly!

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  40. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Ah, your blog is like a little, sunny, mini-holiday for me every week. :)

    Love your WIP. Beautiful.

    MA (1)

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