Welcome to week two of Paint Party Friday with Kristin and Eva! This week my artwork is from playing along last week! I have decided to turn my Friday evenings into Paint Party Friday time. Last week was so much fun sitting at my dining room table with my laptop, painting and popping into website after website.
These two paintings (my new header and this one) are the beginnings of me working out my trades for Artfest.
This is my second year at Artfest, and let me tell you I am waaaayyyy behind on my preparations. I only looked at my supply list this past week. I haven't even started my trades. And I have yet to find a carry-on that I like.
Now, I am always better under pressure, some call that procrastination. But, I am frankly starting to freak myself out over here. Last year I made 125 paper bead charms and came home with 2 left. The idea of making 125 of anything has me less than thrilled. So, I am making these little paintings that I am hoping to turn into fabric stickers.
Can't wait till 6:00PM to come home from work and Get My Paint On!
Check out the Paint Party Friday website for a little Paint Party eyecandy!
Love your new header. I'm going to Artfest also and getting a little panicky that I am going to forget something. Your trades look great, hope I get one!
ReplyDeleteLovely piece....good luck with your preparations for AttFest.
ReplyDeleteShe looks marvelous! I'm better under pressure, too. :)
ReplyDeleteShe has such an innocent look to her and I love the sentiment you added. What's Artfest? I'm new to this whole art thing as if you couldn't tell by my artwork. lol
ReplyDeletegood luck with Artfest. Cute piece.
ReplyDeleteNice paintings! I like your color choices. I've always wanted to go to Artfest. Ahh...someday. Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice paintings. Your work is great. Have fun with Artfest.
ReplyDeleteLove them both and they will make awesome stickers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice painting. I am a bit jealous you get to go to Artfest! Have a great time & I hope to hear about your experience~ HPPF! ~Theresa
ReplyDeleteNelly, I LOVE these!! The header is superb and the other little girl is so charming. And both have great words!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing you at the party later!
yay Nelly! I love the new header! Nice bright delicious colors! And it's great to see your picture over there on the side bar!!! Enjoy your after 6 p.m paint party - sounds totally divine to me! xxoo
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I want to believe in my literal dreams this week - being chased by zombies isn't my kind of fun!! Funnily enough I wrote about it on my ppf post today.
ReplyDeleteYour girl has such a sweet expression.
Such a brilliant header, I love the words and the colours...and that hair! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd you girl in this post is just lovely, very innocent looking though I'm sure there is a wee hint of mischief too!:)
I hope your preparations don't stress you out too much...I'm sure the best work is done under duress...well thats what I tell myself anyways! :)x
What adorable girls! I love the big eyes and the puckered lips...too cute! Great idea to dedicate Friday night to painting and "partying"...I may have to do the same :) Have fun at Artfest!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute and i can imsgine you will come up with a whole series of them. Such beautiful green eyes! What is artfest? And what did your paper ead chains look like, i'm intrigued!
ReplyDeleteNelly - these are beautiful... I love those vibrant colors... and your header - well, you are amazing! Artfest sounds great!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy PPF!
xo
Kristin
Oooh sounds like such fun sweetie! Love the new header and sorry ill be missing you at artfest this year. :-( Xx
ReplyDeleteSweet little girls, with bright colors Greetings
ReplyDeleteHi Nelly...beautiful..fabulous magical soul..and oh ym..i love the new header!! she is gorgeous..like a young anne bolyen or queen elizabeth..gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing your magic!
ReplyDeleteVictoria~
Great work with the shading especially on the right hand side of the face! I always find that so difficult to do with watercolor...good luck with your 125 things :)
ReplyDelete~Kerry
She's fun and inspirational. Love the quotes and your header as well. Great artwork! Glad you made it to the party! I'm visiting all the folks now too and having a great time.
ReplyDeleteHi Nell Bell, I love the new header! I love everything about it! I especially love the colors. Beautiful sweetie!
ReplyDeleteNelly, your new header is GREAT! I love it! I love your painting that you're using for your Artfest trades too. Please make sure we get to trade before yours are gone.
ReplyDeleteLovely girl painting, especially her slightly pink tinted cheek. The subtlety makes her very sweet! Well Done. Good luck with Artfest. ;)
ReplyDeleteBoth are sweet girls! Love the watercolor and all the little details you've added. Have a wonderful time at ARTFEST and hope you don't get too stressed by deadlines:)
ReplyDeleteHey, Nelllllyyyyy!!! I can't wait to see you at Artfest! Make sure you find me and save me a trade! What classes are you taking? Thanks for the sweet post on my blog!
ReplyDeleteI cant wait to bump in to you at art fest, as for trades waaaaaaa
ReplyDeleteI have to get my head into it... times a running out and we all have real world duties; work, laundry, hungry children etc who have to get to soccer, lax, and hockey.
Im looking forward to 4 days to myself and lots of new friends.
I like both pieces, but the header is perfect...I love the words in her hair:)
ReplyDeletexo
Whimsical and lovely...adore the eyes and lips.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time at Artfest and your header looks beautiful....adore the posies.
Annabelle >^..^<