I blew the fuse to the upstairs lights. Unfortunately I can't find the screwdriver to remove the cover of the fuse box so it's a bit dark up here in the office. The PC still works though - and it feels good to be a touch typist!
I've missed Sunday Sketches for a few weeks. In fact, I've been strangely absent from my blog this month too. Maybe I'm just building a head of steam for April. You see I've taken the possibly rash decision to join the A-Z challenge. 26 posts on a theme. I've written S already, but I guess I should start planning the remaining 25 - especially 'A'.
I'm finding it very hard to sit still (nothing to do with the rash in the previous paragraph). Listening to Ray Charles and the beat's got me.... Head's a bobbin, legs a twitchin...mashed potato... Let the good times roll...
I've been framing up my floral art in readiness to take it to the gallery. It's amazing the difference a frame makes - takes it to a whole new dimension.
It suddenly occurred to me that I could experiment in PhotoShop with different coloured frames and mounts. I can't quite believe that this has never occurred to me before. Why is it that we often fail to see the bleedin obvious when it's poking us in the eye?
So I present to you for your entertainment, 'pink poppies, framed'.
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Must be in the air. I mean old music. I have been listening to all the Motown tunes that last few days. Now that is truly music. I do like your pink poppies too.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you
Nicole/Beadwright
I know what you mean I just started playing around with photoshop and realised just how easy it is to change things heheheh never done it before.
ReplyDeleteReally love your poppies especially in a frame! :0)
It's a perfect frame, too. The poppies really POP. Beautiful work and I can't wait to see what comes up in April.
ReplyDeleteLike you I don't blog very often, but LOVE the idea of an A-Z challenge. I signed up... it will keep me creating. Hope to see you there. LOVE your pink flora. Framed does set them off nicely.
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful flowers, Lisa. I love the ethereal feel of the whole piece. Blessings!
ReplyDeletegreat colors and feel to the painting! I like the frame too!
ReplyDeleteLove those poppies very delicate. I also find photoshop useful for when you get stuck, scan yr art and then playing around gives you ideas.
ReplyDeleteYour poppies are super gorgeous! The A to Z Challenge sounds interesting...headed over to check it out now. Maybe I'll see you there!
ReplyDeleteYes a frame does add something! Like your sketchy poppies. I can imagine the room it will be perfect in. Patsy from
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Oh this is really beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteLovely, luminous! The frame always makes an amazing difference.
ReplyDeleteLove your pink poppies and you're right what a difference seeing your paintings framed makes. Good luck with the A-Z challenge. I'm on day 70 of the 75 day challenge and I never thought I'd see the end of it so no more challenges for me this year!!
ReplyDeleteThe poppies are lovely andlook beautiful in the frame! Happy Easter to you and good luck with the A to Z April challenge!
ReplyDeleteOh love your floral art ~ so etheral and well done ~ Happy Day ^_^
ReplyDeleteand I missed you Lisa. It is really good to hear from you! I love the poppies :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter
ManonX
what lovely flowers! Music is a great way to get going for sure
ReplyDeleteYour art looks wonderful framed. And yes, I know what you mean at how frames (and simple matting) make a difference to one's piece of art. I learned that this past summer when visiting with a local lady, teaching me about matting and framing. :) I LOVE your art and am glad to see you back in the blog world. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa,
ReplyDeleteI love poppies and yours are pink perfections. I love Ray Charles.. Happy Easter and let the inspiration flow... :)
Beautiful pink poppies Lisa!
ReplyDeleteI love poppies and how you've painted them.
ReplyDeleteThe a-z challenge sounds interesting and like a great way to push the boundaries.