I'm posting this for Paint Party Friday. I usually include some words, but I seem to be short on them this morning... Truth be told I'm actually a bit grumpy due to lack of sleep. My mind is wandering and I'm watching bullfinches feast on the rowan berries of next door's tree. There are four of them - two pairs - and are frequent visitors to this particular 'take out'. In fact, on closer inspection there are blue tits and wagtails in nearby eateries too. It's a veritable ornithological delight out there this morning. I shall be sorry when the berries are all gobbled.
I might take my grumpy, bird-watching self off now and get dressed!
Tootles for now!
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I love the painting....bird watching is so much fun...how can you be grumpy watching them flit and hop around. THey make me smile! Have a better day!
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ReplyDeleteGo get some coffee, Lisa and the world will smile again. :)) I love the bold and warm colors you've used this time. Happy New Year, Lisa!! Wishing you loads of inspiration throughout next year and lots of fun and laughter. :)
ReplyDeleteSorry you are grumpy, but the new picture is good! Valerie
ReplyDeleteLovely, I found that I could do fine detail using white spirit and a brush, grinding the pastel onto a glass plate then adding a drop of spirit. It does soak into the paper but will work if paper is heavy enough.
ReplyDeleteLovely painting ~ glad you are enjoying the oil pastels ~ great idea to use the Prism ~ feel better ~~ ~~ Happy New Year to you ~ namaste, Carol, Share the Creative Journey ~ Happy PPF ^_^
ReplyDeleteAwesome work, the colors are stunning!
ReplyDeleteIt's my first day of my holiday staying at home doing nothing rather than visiting family and friends all the time, it's soothing... so I understand your grumpyness, it's part of the season I guess. XD
Let's hope next year will bring lots of inspiring moments~
Happy New Year!
// -T.W-
So nice Lisa! Beautiful colors! Love her!
ReplyDeleteI too am suffering from lack of sleep this morning so I know that kind of grumpiness! lol For me it was the new pup up quite a few times during the nite. ;)
Hope you find some time for a nap today!
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She is great, love the off center composition, and the rich colors against the dark background. She looks like a flamenco dancer to me.
ReplyDeleteHope the birdwatching cures the grumpies.
Beautiful painting with oil pastels! Haven't quite got the hang of them yet. Maybe using the pencils for details is the key. Happy New Year! Faye
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful and colorful painting for a grumpy girl! Thanks for the side story on the birds. Bird watching can be very relaxing.
ReplyDeleteShe's so vibrant! Love the colors - esepcially the touch of bright green on the background. Enjoy the birds - it sounds lovely!
ReplyDeleteLovely Oil painting. Hope the grumpies are fleeting! Happy New Year and Happy Paint Party Friday! #2 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33
ReplyDeletewatching birds while drunk under the spell of not enough sleep seems like a perfect thing to do.
ReplyDeleteyour lady is lovely, so glad you enjoyed the creamy pastels.
wishing you sleep and a lovely New Year and beyond to you~
Hi Lisa!!!! I really like this piece....she makes me want to start dancing!!! the colours are perfection.....in contrast to that dark background....wonderful work!!!
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best as we embark on a whole new year of art adventure!!! Happy New Year 2012!!!!
Hugs, Diana
Funny, when I'm grumpy or mad I go watch the birds at my feeder. Makes me calm down.
ReplyDeleteI love that you put her with a black background. Wonderful colors.
Happy New Year!
I love the art you created with pastel oils. You are right about the detail they need a bit of help. You accomplished this beautifully.
ReplyDeleteHope you got a nap in today.
Happy 2012
Nicole/Beadwright
Oo so pretty...no words needed. I know the feeling of "needing" to do art. I have been missing PPF so much! My craft studio/guest room is being used for a guest right now. I look forward to getting back after the holidays! Thank you for still visiting my blog. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love her, the different materials really changes the look of your ladies! The bird watching sounds fun!
ReplyDeletehaven´t done a whole oil-pastel-paint, maybe I give it a try<,now that I seen your lovely one :-) All the best for the New Year •*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*
ReplyDeleteThan fresh paint. Happy new year
ReplyDeletewell everyone is allowed to be grumpy some times , this work is very happy though, beautiful,
ReplyDeleteSo much beautiful color.....your story had me imagining little birds landing on her shoulder and sampling from the blossoms in her hair in search of something edible :)
ReplyDeleteHello, I love her colours. She looks like someone who enjoys dressing up and making herself look beautiful. I love new art materials :D
ReplyDeleteI am imagine how awful it is with lack of sleep. I enjoyed your writing a lot - must be nice to have birds to look at.
Enjoy your day. Ev
I really like her and all the beautiful colors. She looks ready for a new year. Really nice Lisa. Happy New Year!!!
ReplyDeleteOil pastels are fun to use, though after years of teaching art and so many students loving them so much, I sort of avoid them now...maybe it is time to get back to them...maybe... hope the berries aren't stripped from the tree too quickly and that the words come back soon... sure they will...xx
ReplyDeleteI can so understand how you felt, that you HAD to paint... I actually love that feeling, especially if I have the time to actually do it right there and then. Your girl is beautiful, and it reminded me to use my pastels again.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy new year, Lisa!
She is gorgeous! Love the colors on her cheeks and the accessories. Cheer up and happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful girl! And how lovely to have such charming birds out your window.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a wonderfully creative 2012!