Friday, September 2, 2011

another week...

Hello all, This week's got me a little nervous, My son starts school wednesday and it's a whole new school  and new teachers and everything. In general, as most autistic kids, he doesn't handle change, so I'm a little worried. I normally love september, love the fall air and the new start to everything. Just hoping for the best!

My submission for paint party friday this week is a little different for me... yeah, only a tiny bit  different as it;s still a lady, and flowers, but I went for a more realistic lady instead of the ones out of my head.... here's what I mean...



And since I need real things for this style I've been taking more pictures of "things" instead of just my kids so that I'll have images to draw from. At one of the blogs, now I can't remember who, sorry, the blogowner was going to take a photo a day. I thought that sounded like a great idea but I haven't managed one a day as my camera dies because I forget to charge it. I have carried it in my purse forever so I'd always have it it I needed it. I do take alot of pictures of clouds, and have for years. Here's a few from last week...




And of course I need something for the fiber art friday people... my daughter tried wet felting before leaving for college... here's her felted river rocks...



Oh, I almost forgot... I did fix the lips on my sunflower lady, just a little though, she's still pouting, maybe you won't even be able to see the difference...she's still pouty but more disapproving...
                                                                              before...



after....

                                                                                   
                                     I may have to change it again, I'm still not happy with it...

                                                                see ya next week...
           
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37 comments:

  1. carol l mckennaSeptember 2, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    Awesome artwork! Love it ~ Trust that your son will okay ~ give him positive energy ! Love your photos and work is getting better and better! thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF

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  2. NettySeptember 2, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Wonderful artwork, you are so talented. Am sure he will settle, it will just take him some time. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  3. HelenSeptember 2, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Wow amazing painting and I hope your son gets on ok. I have a nephew and second cousin with autism so I understand how it affects them. Happy PPF

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    I love the first painting! So expressive. And the felted rocks are pretty cool too.

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  5. SHERI COOKSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Your paintings are lovely and the pictures are great too. Really like the expression of the lady in the first painting. Happy PPF!

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  6. Lindy and PaulSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    School changes are soooo traumatic for us parents! I adore your paintings, the second sunflower lady definitely looks better.

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  7. wednesdaySeptember 2, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Oh, love the new painting; it's beautiful. And I really got a kick out of the birds perched on the wire.

    Good luck with the start of school, hope it goes smoothly for you both.

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  8. CarolSeptember 2, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Great paintings! I love the expression on her face so wishful and lost.

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  9. gatheringwonderSeptember 2, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    great work - glad to have you adding to the whimsy

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  10. Joni NickrentSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    GORGEOUS and amazing beauty! You are a masterful talent for sure! Love your work! happy PPF! POP ART MINIS

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  11. UnknownSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    I LOVE both of these styles so much- beautiful work as always!

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  12. FayeSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I love your zinnia lady and the fabulous flowers around her. What an awesome talent you have! Pouty lady has a softer, kinder look to me, but I can't see what you've done to her.

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  13. WrightStuffSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    I love seeing you do this different style. She's very pretty!

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Gorgeous! I don't know which parts I like best, the lady or the flowers. I'm glad they are together so I don't have to choose. :)

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  15. Spinster BethSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I love those pictures ... particularly the birdies!

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  16. NicolaSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    She is gorgeous! It's lovely to see you do this more realistic style too. I love all your ladies but I have to say I think this one is my favourite. She is so soft and beautiful really lovely indeed. What a great idea about taking photos I'm always looking for new ways to gain inspiration perhaps I should try that too. Good luck with school I'm sure that once he is settled in everything will fall into place xox

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    I love this painting - it is a departure from your usual gorgeous falling ladies but your style is still recognisable. I love the whole composition - just beautiful. Good luck with your son's new school.

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  18. WonderWhyGalSeptember 2, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Your paintings are so beautiful. I love the flowers in each one. The photographs are great too. The watermelon is my favorite.

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  19. ChristineSeptember 2, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    I like that beautiful, realistic woman with the flowers. Good luck with the sunflower lady. Nice photos and tell your daughter her wet felting is great.

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  20. GeckostoneSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Wow, realistic or whimsical, you are soooooo talented! I love your ladies! And your photos came out wonderful too! Happy PPF! Deb

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  21. Rosie KaplanSeptember 2, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    I Love your work. Always look forward to clicking onto your page. Wonderful use of colour. Hope all goes well with your boy.

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  22. Kim MailhotSeptember 3, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Wow, your new piece is great !
    I am in love with the birds on a wire photo !!!
    I kind of like her disapproving lips...
    I hope you son mananged okay with all the big changes, and that you will both soon settle into the routine.
    Got the journal yesterday !
    Thanks for the blog love in your comment yesterday. It made me feel great!
    Happy Long weekend !

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  23. Maggie FlatleySeptember 3, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Lovely paintings! I also have a son with autism. Delayed school for one week due to changes. Hopeful...

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  24. Kristin DudishSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Beautiful... it is so fun that even though you are painting a more realistic lady you can still see "you" in it!

    That is the coolest bird on a wire formation! (I love the idea of a photo a day)

    Good luck with back-to-school - I hope the change works out well.

    xo
    Kristin

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  25. Jaime HaneySeptember 3, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Andrea, this is fabulous!!! I love her and she's in one of my favorite flowers, zinnias. It's good to sometimes get away from routine and you are a fantastic realist. GREAT JOB!

    I'm hoping for the best transition possible for your son (and you!) :)

    xx Jaime

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  26. TeriSeptember 3, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I found your wonderful art at the whimsey site. You paintings are beautiful!

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  27. AllyBSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Your blog always makes me smile. Thank you! Have a great weekend.

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  28. Priti LisaSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    You are so damn good Andrea!
    At everything.
    I think your son will be okay...wrapped in that blanket of Love from you...
    ♥♥♥

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Your art is great! I love the eyes of the lady with the zinnias, you just got "it" right on. BTW, have you ever dreamed of flying? That's what your falling ladies make me think about. And hope the stress eases up after a few days of school. take care, Beth

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  30. JudieSeptember 3, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    I voted for your WW piece last week. Glad to see you have another one. It is really lovely!!

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  31. Heather WoolloveSeptember 4, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    Felting is FUN!! I'm so happy to hear that the two of you have been wet felting together! XXO-

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  32. GlorV1September 4, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    I like your ladies faces. Yes as Kristin says, you can still see you in your "new" paintings. Hope your son doesn't have too hard of a time on Wednesday. I really love your photos of the watermelons and actually all of them came out great. Thanks. Have a great week.

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  33. VictoriaSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Super-Wow..and Super- gorgeous painting..she is incredible...truly stunning ...this is my fave of yours now!! and I love the flowers surrounding her! wowness...!!
    I love all your photos too! shine on...and here's to your sweet son and many sparkles sent his way!
    Victoria

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  34. EVASeptember 7, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Gorgeous painting! Such a different style and yet the fact that it is shows off your talent even more. Beautiful!

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  35. Joni NickrentSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Love your work...popping by from WW! PopArtMinis

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  36. Jehanne's doodlesSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Gorgeous paintings. Love the pout on the last one :)

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  37. ManniSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Lovely painting. She looks very far away and dreamy.

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