tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15382081140236717802024-03-13T18:12:31.893-07:00Nature of Art NATURE OF ART - Sharing My Love of Wildlife and Art Michelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-71824333283007846872020-10-19T20:17:00.000-07:002020-10-19T20:17:13.518-07:00October Roundup<p> Last time I posted I was working on an old decrepit post and rusty chain. That is now complete and I must say working on those old relics didn't disappoint. Add a little feathered friend.....bliss!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfG-RX7B3-879n17-OVHfuWmxXyIAX0udphwJWGohKWXIpD6ob-F9sKP1fDaEmV8MYFZr-MgrZ8XkQeZtts5ceR6wNEBD5AR5zGKwefclp1Q4oxZ5yX9zxfyUuSntKKXVzwf04L0ITFFob/s2048/20200929_122813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1436" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfG-RX7B3-879n17-OVHfuWmxXyIAX0udphwJWGohKWXIpD6ob-F9sKP1fDaEmV8MYFZr-MgrZ8XkQeZtts5ceR6wNEBD5AR5zGKwefclp1Q4oxZ5yX9zxfyUuSntKKXVzwf04L0ITFFob/s320/20200929_122813.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Because often completing these pieces in pencil take so long I am conscious of my drawing practice slipping. Just a reasonably quick sketch freehand to keep the practice going is a relaxing thing to do. There is no easy way to improvement other than practicing regularly and just doing it I am afraid!<div>A few from my small sketchbook.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3fbWTyunRETwkETbmyi6S_hTaUoxmdY9pbne2DH3z-qtJDeHnRzX6dX-BzEK-VYi8V1AHAoDrHA9SnUOBlOlIq0j8OuGFqE4pW_FDkU8pgfVeHemVNELk2FwQCHoRKPpmokVq5cxSY8gE/s2048/20201011_125915.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3fbWTyunRETwkETbmyi6S_hTaUoxmdY9pbne2DH3z-qtJDeHnRzX6dX-BzEK-VYi8V1AHAoDrHA9SnUOBlOlIq0j8OuGFqE4pW_FDkU8pgfVeHemVNELk2FwQCHoRKPpmokVq5cxSY8gE/s320/20201011_125915.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKL4gRTTAGECHlTYUkMmPP3r62W9G_x3YSWo5lA9P4kBN46b3yj699tDujHDsAkLd0O8N2EVSWDhrrchpTWGf28bD1cKa3OnCU4ZEuqqM-J9PJDaBqdo6GFoUl0gq8iNtpeXz0qwlVBaX-/s2048/20201017_144915.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1656" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKL4gRTTAGECHlTYUkMmPP3r62W9G_x3YSWo5lA9P4kBN46b3yj699tDujHDsAkLd0O8N2EVSWDhrrchpTWGf28bD1cKa3OnCU4ZEuqqM-J9PJDaBqdo6GFoUl0gq8iNtpeXz0qwlVBaX-/s320/20201017_144915.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivWjfix0cd0G9gtc4w5fnNp2hdjoHWaaO-NT0GvhwemXAD0_qJZY-DmBl15gMUQyhlCPSu8WmARG6leUslTHm8Dycaf_zjCGCd3-Pap8OPBo6QL8Lymdlecdq5Fq6SWz7ktqTdT8u_PqIG/s2048/20201004_152008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivWjfix0cd0G9gtc4w5fnNp2hdjoHWaaO-NT0GvhwemXAD0_qJZY-DmBl15gMUQyhlCPSu8WmARG6leUslTHm8Dycaf_zjCGCd3-Pap8OPBo6QL8Lymdlecdq5Fq6SWz7ktqTdT8u_PqIG/s320/20201004_152008.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Mg1hoFRm0jlP6GmsfZKxfYu2Aw6tPsaxTGzSABhXShTZcnHiuAPD31u2UoycuSLjp347LMD4cKTNfYcO3C83KXj2sif3okicQqFpI5k_q9iRbYPoPRU8W_f0Iso5bo-3DALH92uTqMhy/s2048/20201017_144404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Mg1hoFRm0jlP6GmsfZKxfYu2Aw6tPsaxTGzSABhXShTZcnHiuAPD31u2UoycuSLjp347LMD4cKTNfYcO3C83KXj2sif3okicQqFpI5k_q9iRbYPoPRU8W_f0Iso5bo-3DALH92uTqMhy/s320/20201017_144404.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>I promise myself I will try humans one day but I am afraid the natural world always wins.</div><div>My current project is a work of heART for someone special. There were so many elements that I wanted to include so its taking a while.</div><div>My reference photo is from wonderful photographer Gary Clift and I am so thrilled that he came to my rescue with an amazing photo.</div><div>Here are some progress shots of my work.....Yellow tailed black cockatoo! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivKH1PBJbJbM6fYogZIyxLXtQ-k_fmTUaVFD7gKhMqNvr7BwUCc6EYWhwxDgCwgKzqsO2Z221YSC9UAIaAStB3FY2-Y4SgK8p1pFDgl-t4CJZ1BMrhJJu9ABs81jGI4oltzRxoEboPYSbs/s2048/20200928_133503.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivKH1PBJbJbM6fYogZIyxLXtQ-k_fmTUaVFD7gKhMqNvr7BwUCc6EYWhwxDgCwgKzqsO2Z221YSC9UAIaAStB3FY2-Y4SgK8p1pFDgl-t4CJZ1BMrhJJu9ABs81jGI4oltzRxoEboPYSbs/s320/20200928_133503.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirvA-rewhWxwhSiXcIWNAldIKDvkXPCKFQoN72OHlcO0iVwj9yGBNkDjDKoJVr8cVH5ghx6Lulm45g0kDzX__J2gTItXybCh9CLm8267-O1Pllo0QH6mSIjzG3PW5wUbsscpO4Vvoh8M5_/s2048/20201007_093507.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirvA-rewhWxwhSiXcIWNAldIKDvkXPCKFQoN72OHlcO0iVwj9yGBNkDjDKoJVr8cVH5ghx6Lulm45g0kDzX__J2gTItXybCh9CLm8267-O1Pllo0QH6mSIjzG3PW5wUbsscpO4Vvoh8M5_/s320/20201007_093507.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>And currently up to here.....so pleased with how the pine cones are coming along.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJpMUGxk5KDfG3e9X11iEb3IO5TQN0Q3f1U52ODVLNWJweLW8XjKkJAY7yCXno1btFsqowYn4R_MNp8l4Pfk-Soj_6R5NusjrXcqmWgoeko2_3gNuaRRqcAsncggaUWVt8s0u7VX4e9Ps/s2048/20201012_143844.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJpMUGxk5KDfG3e9X11iEb3IO5TQN0Q3f1U52ODVLNWJweLW8XjKkJAY7yCXno1btFsqowYn4R_MNp8l4Pfk-Soj_6R5NusjrXcqmWgoeko2_3gNuaRRqcAsncggaUWVt8s0u7VX4e9Ps/s320/20201012_143844.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>So folks that's the state of the world around here. My art practice and my needlework have been a soothing balm to the craziness in the world at present....I feel so blessed to have it to escape too.</div><div>Take care and stay well. </div><div>Namaste and blessings Michelle xxx</div><div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Michelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-15997797476884936272020-08-10T23:50:00.003-07:002020-08-10T23:55:04.900-07:00Rust!Hello there. After working away for what seemed ages on my Rosella and burnt out tree stump I felt like working on something old and rusty..... favourites of mine.<br />
I knew when I saw this old fence post and rusty chain on a free photo website it was for me.......<br />
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I felt however the chain was a perfect spot for a little bird to land for a rest. So I added a sweet Eastern Yellow Robin. My husband and I have a favourite bush walking and picnic spot 2 hours from our home that we are unfortunately not permitted to visit at the moment. These little Robins flit all around whilst we eat....landing on posts nearby to check us out....I love them!<br />
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I have blocked him in but will save the pleasure of working on him until last. I am really enjoying this project.<br />
I drew another little bird as practice, another freebie photo. Advice from a friend has seen me trying a watercolour wash under my coloured pencils to save my poor hands.....I have found it good for coverage of large areas but still prefer all my layers of pencil........call me crazy! Anyway this was my result.<br />
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It was a fun exercise.<br />
A friend sent me this gorgeous card and I really wanted to share....one of my favourite Aussies.....the wombat.<br />
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It is beautiful!<br />
Thats about all I have been up to art wise. I have just worked on whatever took my fancy. I am hoping to join some friends next week for some art....it's been so long!<br />
Take care all.<br />
Namaste and blessings Michelle xxxMichelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-45435105746033260132020-07-05T18:43:00.000-07:002020-07-05T18:45:40.959-07:00Pale Headed RosellaI did promise that I would be back sooner but I had not a lot to share with my new project. As it is somewhat challenging and very slow going.<br />
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The subject is a beautiful Pale Headed Rosella and when friend Michael offered me his wonderful photo I knew I couldn't resist for long, especially as we have a pair that visit our garden regularly. They are so very shy and you often hear them more than you see them. They have a sweet little 'peep' 'peep' call.....I love them and feel honoured when they drop by.</div>
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So here are some progress shots of this piece.<br />
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This has been the challenge....the burnt out tree trunk the bird is perched on. Challenge though it is, I just love how it looks when its done!<br />
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Finally I think I am getting somewhere....although I still need to bring the bird forward more.....working the little grey cells I can tell you!<br />
This is where I am up to at the moment. As you can see more colour has gone on to the Rosella and I am building up the darker layers on the burnt wood.<br />
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So more work on it today.<br />
Another gorgeous bird I just had to play with was a free reference photo from wonderful Photographer Gill Merritt. What fun it was to draw something so vibrant and beautiful!<br />
African Lilac Breasted Roller.<br />
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This is finding a forever home with a dear friend.<br />
So that is what is I have been up to.....are you finding solace in your art too during this strange time? I find it very calming and restful immersing myself in some drawing and focusing on some of the beautiful creatures in our sad old world.<br />
So keep your pencils sharpened and your brush tips damp and wield them with joy!<br />
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One of my favourite things to draw is the Sacred Lotus.<br />
This is a combination of a single bloom from a gorgeous reference photo from Tim Comeaux, an amazing photographer and added background leaves, bud and fading seed head imagined by me.<br />
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I enjoyed several hours on my little front verandah working on it.<br />
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My other piece was from a wonderful reference photo given to me by family friend Michael who loves the natural world too!<br />
Some progress photos....<br />
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Call me crazy but I loved working on those leaves.....<br />
I didn't want a background as I wanted the Blue faced Honeyeater to be crisp.<br />
So Blue faced Honeyeater in Melaleuca.....<br />
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Thanks ever so much Michael x<br />
Hopefully now that I am about to be released from under my hand quilting I will be back to post more frequently.<br />
Take care,<br />
Namaste and blessings Michelle xxxMichelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-44587708620559548512020-05-04T17:59:00.003-07:002020-05-04T17:59:59.323-07:00Its been a little while between posts. I hope you are all well and coping being away from your normal lives. I have been drawing here and there but need to get a bit more practice in. I did have a lovely project that took me a while and it totally absorbed me. The reference photo was given to me by an art friend who also happens to be a fabulous macro photographer.<br />
The subject.....a gorgeous rose and busy blue banded bee. I loved it immediately!<br />
So here is a few progress photos.<br />
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This is Trevors gorgeous photo.....<br />
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What a joy this was to work on.....very happy little scribbler.<br />
My ART Group Challenges have been a bit and miss....last week was "Beauty in the Rain "<br />
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You may remember the little Willy Wagtail I did for a friend.....<br />
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Well he now has a lovely frame and is loved by his new owner.<br />
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Because of the current situation, mail is very slow to arrive. I have been hanging out for a new book I purchased with Christmas art funds......and FINALLY...it came!<br />
I am a huge fan of Botanical Art....have been since childhood when I used to gaze at some framed prints my Grandmother had on her wall. They always attract me straight away!<br />
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Definitely worth the wait. A beautiful book.....hopefully it can improve my efforts.<br />
So lovely people that is me all caught up. I have no words of wisdom on what form your creativity should take during this time......the feeling of 'HAVING TO" can be a real dampener on your creative spirit. Nothing kills creativity quicker than PUSHING! Just go where your interest takes you. It is often surprising where you end up.<br />
Stay well and safe friends.<br />
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Namaste and blessings Michelle xxx<br />
<br />Michelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-78375372266603086402020-04-10T18:27:00.001-07:002020-04-10T18:27:16.340-07:00HelloooooooHello out there and a very Happy Easter to you all. I hope you are keeping safe and finding ways to be creative in lock down.<br />
I have been doing a LOT of stitching and keeping up with my art group challenge prompts.....<br />
"BETTER LATE THAN NEVER"<br />
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"MY FAVOURITE MONSTER"<br />
Had to be coffee....lol!<br />
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"MY FAVOURITE THINGS"<br />
Too many to mention but I featured 8 of them.....<br />
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"FRUITY"<br />
I didn't fancy drawing pieces of fruit. I came across this cute fellow on Pinterest....so I thought a "fruit" bat was perfect! There is a lot of negativity and misinformation about these amazing creatures and I fear they will be come victims because of it.<br />
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When they are causing nuisance to us it's usually because their habitat has been greedily destroyed to make way for more humans and they need new homes.<br />
Anyway I am a fan and considering how many bat wraps were sewn in the recent bushfires, I suspect a few people feel as I do.<br />
Well that's me caught up and I wish you all a safe and Happy Easter.<br />
Namaste and blessings Michelle xxxMichelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-14780509663268753102020-03-23T00:48:00.003-07:002020-03-23T00:57:43.659-07:00Keeping CalmStitching and drawing have been keeping my "monkey brain " from chattering to much of late. And as my stitching and art groups have been suspended I think a lot more of that will be happening in the future. I have gotten stuck into my journal.....<br />
In my Nature Journal .....prompts 5,6,7,8.<br />
No. 5 - Flowers...... these are an Australian Native. Called "Silver Lady". Because the stems age into a beautiful silver.<br />
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No. 6 - Leaves....still on the Silver and Australian Native theme, I went with "Silver Dollar" renowned for its stunning silver foliage.<br />
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No. 7 - Circles.....oranges.....always wanted to try and draw an orange.<br />
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No. 8 - Seashells.....a little collage from my collection.<br />
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A bit more progress on my Kookaburras as well....a few more hours put in actually although it doesn't look that way!<br />
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I suspect that we are all going to make a good deal of progress on our projects over the coming months.<br />
Stay well, be kind when you can and think of ways to find some tranquil moments for yourself.<br />
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Namaste and blessings Michelle xxxMichelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-63894085909712238702020-03-15T02:30:00.003-07:002020-03-15T02:30:56.734-07:00QWASI Exhibition Opening NightFriday night was opening night for our Queensland Wildlife Artists Society Exhibition at the Logan Art Gallery. It was a great night and the artworks just beautiful! Our exhibition was opened by renowned Australian author and photographer Steve Parish. His opening address indicated firmly that he understood our passion for nature and natural and wild places.<br />
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Both my Daughter and myself are huge fans of his work so we're very excited to have an opportunity to chat to him and take advantage for a photo.<br />
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I was very excited that my little blue fairy wren has found a new home.<br />
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I was very fortunate to have friend and talented photographer Kev Webb give me permission to play with his gorgeous wren photo.....I am going to miss Pretty Boy Blue.<br />
The night was made more enjoyable by having family to share it with.<br />
Two of my Grandchildren, who loved it and had an opinion on each and every one.<br />
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My Brother, Son, Me, Daughter and Hubby.<br />
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My SIL and I.<br />
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The world is a small place. My SIL and our lovely President Cathie are old work colleagues as it turns out lol!<br />
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The exhibition runs until the 24th April. The gallery is ***closed Sunday's and Mondays ***<br />
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I will be popping in here and there to do a little demonstrating.<br />
Stay well and happy.<br />
Namaste and blessings Michelle xxxMichelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-1838344598873438962020-03-06T16:40:00.002-08:002020-03-06T16:40:25.976-08:00More Journaling The fact my sewing room is getting a much needed paint job has meant I have not been able to access much except for hand stitching and my pencils and art supplies.<br />
Two more prompts in my Nature Journal...<br />
3 - Tree<br />
I settled on the Oak Tree...it still amazes me that such a huge tree comes from that little acorn.<br />
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4. - Owl<br />
As you can see I chose a native owl, the Southern Boobook Owl. Most Australians know and love their distinct "Mopoke" call.<br />
I have progress on the Undara Kookaburras......working on the branch.<br />
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This week my art work had to be delivered to the local gallery for our upcoming Queensland Wildlife Artists Society Exhibition.<br />
My Sister in law had told me of a wonderful artist featuring at the gallery that she had visited recently. I was so pleased to see it was still there....finishes today I think.<br />
The artist is Miriam Innes<br />
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And she works on large swathes of paper with charcoal in continuous strips.....the detail was amazing. You felt you could walk down these New York streets! The cityscape unfolded right around the room! No photos were allowed but you can get a taste from the catalogue.<br />
I feel so fortunate that I was able to experience it....wow!<br />
I wish you a weekend doing that which pleases you.<br />
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Namaste and blessings Michelle xxx<br />
<br />Michelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-4511175974421960452020-03-03T01:05:00.002-08:002020-03-03T01:05:42.030-08:00 More Arty StuffThis is the promise that I have made to myself for this year......MORE art! So just to add more zing to this promise.....I chose another Art Prompt challenge for my nature journal....40 new prompts! Call me crazy...but I love them! It really helps with the old "blank page block". This challenge will go very nicely with the challenge I am already doing with my art group....both very different challenges.<br />
This weekend I worked on two of the new prompts.<br />
No. 1 - "A Bird or Two "<br />
Northern Gannets<br />
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No. 2 - " Home"<br />
Agile Wallaby with Joey tucked up in it's travelling home.<br />
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I am also going to try and include a little spiel in reference to the drawings for this challenge.<br />
Art Group Challenge this week was.....<br />
"A Lesson Learned "<br />
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Finally my Fairy Penguin from Seal Rock, Phillip island is complete......loved working on those leaves and negative spaces so much! Yes I am completely crazy!<br />
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These are all wrapped and awaiting delivery for .......<br />
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It's always a lovely exhibition so pop in if you can whilst it's on. I am looking forward to some demonstrating and admiring the beautiful art my fellow members will have on display.<br />
Namaste and blessings Michelle xxxMichelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-52454118090730180202020-02-24T00:49:00.002-08:002020-02-24T00:49:25.774-08:00Finishing and BeginningTwo little finishes of the feathery kind.<br />
My revisiting of a pretty lady Major Mitchell Cockatoo only had a little bit of tweaking to finish it.....<br />
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Also one of my favourite feisty little birds....a Willy Wagtail!<br />
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My new piece is quite a large project for coloured pencils but I am loving it.<br />
A few progress shots.....<br />
Sketching....<br />
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Laying down the sketch and first under layers .<br />
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A bit of rethinking the composition....<br />
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I am now happy with how the Drawing looks so I can dive right in!<br />
This week's art group challenge is...<br />
FLYING THE NEST...... my imagination took me to little sibling Wrens egging (pardon the pun) each other on to take that first huge leap of faith!<br />
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That's it from me.<br />
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Namaste and blessings Michelle xxxMichelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-90736719823645386082020-02-17T00:04:00.001-08:002020-02-17T00:04:24.610-08:00Off the Drawing Board There has been a bit happening on my drawing board of late.....meaning a couple of finishes..... sweet little otter has come together.<br />
The background was worked on.<br />
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And finally a finish!<br />
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He is all framed up now.....<br />
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Two more Art Prompt challenges are also complete.<br />
LOVE IS.......<br />
As a dog lover this came to mind.<br />
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SPLAT!<br />
Has this ever happened to you....it has to me lol!<br />
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Lastly progress on my Scratchboard.<br />
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A bit more defining of features last week.... and I thought coloured pencils were time consuming! Sheesh! More work on it tomorrow.<br />
I hope you are finding some time to be creative too.<br />
Namaste and blessings Michelle xxx<br />
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<br />Michelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-26223808446937904252020-02-06T16:24:00.002-08:002020-02-06T19:24:08.091-08:00Challenges and SecretsFirstly the challenges.....<br />
I am once again trying my hand at scratchboard. I began this piece early last year and whimped out....so whimp begone! I am trying again and must say feeling better about how it's looking....<br />
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These little cygnets belong to the beautiful black swan I have drawn previously on the Murray River at Mildura.....I watched them for hours....so beautiful!<br />
Anyway watch this space!<br />
Art Group Challenge this week was...<br />
"With These Two Hands"<br />
As most of you know I am an obsessed and dedicated needlewoman as well as a mad scribbler, so....<br />
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Had to be my other passion (sorry about the photo...gloomy weather) I am really loving these weekly challenges.....one of the interesting things is, how everyone is becoming much braver at sharing their ideas and interpretations with the group....and I just love where peoples minds go!<br />
And now to secrets.....two roses for two lovely friends having special birthdays.....they have been under wraps for quite a while!<br />
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It is always a joy to draw beautiful roses, especially for a dear friend.<br />
Hope your creative muse is whispering in your ear today.<br />
Namaste and blessings Michelle xxxMichelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-7515117027031074322020-01-27T16:00:00.004-08:002020-01-27T16:00:55.703-08:00A Finish Good morning. I thought you might like to see the process of the little Eastern Sedge Frog....through to its conclusion.<br />
Beginnings......<br />
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A little more progress....<br />
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Negative spaces....<br />
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Close up of the Star....<br />
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And it's done....<br />
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Finally.....all framed up!<br />
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Loved every minute of this piece! I have so many pics from this Lotus pond that I could be kept very busy for a long while.<br />
Art Group Challenge No. 5 - ADVENTURE<br />
It had to be a new book....just waiting for you to open the cover and be taken on and adventure......<br />
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I wish you a wonderful week....doing what you love.<br />
Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxxMichelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-5128801618480796652020-01-23T18:49:00.003-08:002020-01-23T18:49:47.470-08:00New ProjectsI have several new projects on the go at the moment but they are small studies.....you see the payoff for rain in the subtropics is T-shirt soaking humidity! But I will put up with it for the rain.....it is so welcome.<br />
Thankfully I can take advantage of some air conditioning.<br />
So the projects.....an Oriental Small-clawed Otter. I fell in love with them at Dubbo Zoo......they have the sweetest little faces and sadly are on the threatened species list in Asia. I had rendered my subject in pastel pencil but always wanted to do it again in coloured pencil.....and I am happy with how it is looking.<br />
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I laid down some Pan Pastel as a base for the water and rocks.<br />
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All his other whiskers won't go on until the last minute. I am now adding depth and more detail to the shadows and rocks in coloured pencil. As often happens, you need to sit with what you have done so far, put it somewhere that catches your eye......and usually you can get a better perspective of what isn't working....so that's where Otter is at the moment! What to add! What to take out? What to leave, darken, lighten, change etc.<br />
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So! While I ponder I have been working on a small study of a Magpie head....compliments of my son and his resident Magpie family. It is only 5 inches x 7 inches. Love it!<br />
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Last but not least I have prepped a little slice of my favourite spot ..... Sacred Lotus pond at Mt Cootha Botanical Gardens with its gorgeous tiny residents....Eastern Sedge Frogs. Drawing is transferred and under layers beginning to be laid down.<br />
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Not particularly easy to photograph but you get the picture.<br />
As you can see I have made a good start to my plan for "more art in 2020" and it will keep my pencils working hard.<br />
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Enjoy your day.<br />
Namaste and blessings Michelle xxxMichelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-75678114940849512472020-01-20T21:54:00.002-08:002020-01-20T21:54:29.520-08:00Art Group Challenge No.s 3 and 4Just popped in to share the third and fourth challenges.<br />
No. 3 The Doorway to.....<br />
I drew it in pen and added a little coloured pencil. It was originally my sketch but I decided rather than transfer it on to better paper and finesse it....I would leave it as is!<br />
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And no I hadn't been drinking when I wrote the title lol!<br />
No. 4 That Which Sparkles<br />
I have been trying to go with first impressions in this challenge but this prompt, I ummed and ahhed over it and then flipped and went with my original thought.....which was .....dewdrop jewels!<br />
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We have all enjoyed these so much, consideration is being given to continuing it through out the year in my art group. Definitely gets the grey matter thinking!<br />
I hope you have been dusting off your creative muse and doing some new year collaborating.<br />
Namaste and blessings Michelle xxxMichelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-90152200935134110622020-01-06T17:54:00.003-08:002020-01-06T17:54:40.310-08:002020 Here We GoGood morning all. It is hard to exude cheeryness when our country is experiencing such a crisis. So all I am going to say is firstly a huge thank you to all of our heroes working together to fight for us, protect us and support us.....and secondly, help where you can, donate if you are able....oh and a rain dance or two wouldn't go amiss either.<br />
Now what have I been up to.....well for 10 days I moped around feeling sorry for myself with some yukko virus thing.....but feeling so much better now thank goodness!<br />
Just before Christmas I took a break from my Little Penguin to start a small study of the feisty Willy Wag-tail. I love there little birds....they are so courageous and brave often fending off much bigger birds who threaten them or their nest.<br />
Progress so far....<br />
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Our art group doesn't resume until February. So we thought of a way to encourage each other and stay in touch.....we badgered our poor mentor/teacher Sandra to give us a challenge prompt....one each week for January....so far great fun!<br />
No. 1 - Something Completely Different<br />
I did a role reversal.....<br />
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No. 2 High as a Kite<br />
I've gone for a bit of whimsy....<br />
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So that's my doings so far.<br />
I shall leave you with a piece of art by artist Kassi Isaac......and it sums up how most of us are feeling about our horrific loss of precious wildlife.<br />
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Namaste and blessings Michelle xxxMichelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-27892597728463591192019-12-23T21:45:00.003-08:002019-12-23T21:45:52.143-08:00I would like to wish you all a very<br />
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Namaste and blessings Michelle xxxMichelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-88346683215095073452019-11-28T17:02:00.001-08:002019-11-28T17:02:09.813-08:00Penguin ProgressGood morning lovely people!<br />
Not a lot to share as I am very much amongst the leaves with my Fairy Penguin.<br />
But I think you will see some progress....<br />
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As you can see some of the negative spacing is being created....makes such a huge difference. I was always hesitant about it...But now I love how it makes your work pop and gives depth to your piece.<br />
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The other thing I love to do, is to sketch little one dimensional drawings that are suitable for my other love....needle and thread......these are Christmas ones that I shared on my quilting blog as a little freebie.<br />
With the devastation caused to our wildlife from the on going bushfires in my country, I had to pop a little Koala in one....with a little reminder that KINDNESS is such a gift....even if you feel you have nothing to offer....you can always, always offer KINDNESS.<br />
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So that folks is how I have been spending my pencil time.<br />
Before I go, I want to share a book with you that I reread often.....especially when I doubt my own ability and get into the comparing game.....it happens sometimes despite my best efforts. I think we all suffer from " I am not good enough" blues at times. I count myself fortunate that I have found myself amongst supportive and encouraging friends and like minded people in both my loves....needlework and art.....so it doesn't come calling too often....or...I am able to send it on its way quickly.<br />
A lot of you may already know it or have read it. I originally borrowed it from the library on the advice of a friend but was always extending so much I bought myself a copy....<br />
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Just thought it may appeal.....<br />
If your first intention is to create for yourself....what you love......no matter what it is, you have found yourself at the heart of the matter.<br />
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Namaste and blessings Michelle xxxMichelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-32303120551877420622019-11-15T16:31:00.001-08:002019-11-15T16:48:19.511-08:00Fairies....Not Quite in My GardenWhilst on holidays with family to Philip Island in Victoria in 2016, we explored the place after the Motorbike racing was done. Part of that exploring was a wander along the extensive boardwalk at Seal Rock. Here there are lots of manmade nesting boxes for the little blue penguins (they will always be Fairy Penguins to me) and we discovered some made by their very own little selves. I took this photo when I discovered it's resident keeping a watchful eye on us......I didn't want to cause distress so I didn't get too close....hence not a great shot!<br />
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But I have longed to draw it....so I am having a good old go at it.<br />
My progress so far....<br />
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Crazy person that I am, I am enjoying those leaves so much lol!<br />
Speaking of leaves......our Australian gum leaves have always been a favourite of mine. I love the different colours from brand new glossy red tipped leaves, through the sage to the faded rust and sandy colours of decay.....add a few insect nibbles and blights ...... love them! I have been gathering a few and have a little collection that I fancy drawing as a collage....<br />
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Looking forward to drawing these and seeing the results in pencil.<br />
Must away.....I have a little Fairy waiting on my drawing board!<br />
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Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxxMichelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-80004141340571239692019-11-10T14:08:00.001-08:002019-11-11T13:17:36.732-08:00QWASI Exhibition 2019This is where I have spent my time for the last 4 days. At the wonderful Mt Cootha Botanical Gardens. I have enjoyed every minute of it. We out did ourselves this year in the quality and amount of BEAUTIFUL artwork exhibited. Our committee worked extremely hard to make it such a success.<br />
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This is only a small selection of what was on offer. Lots of merchandise seemed to walk out the door with very happy folk....pleased with a head start on Christmas shopping...<br />
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The highlights for me were seeing my pieces hung in such illustrious company...<br />
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Demonstrating my art, discussing wildlife......talking to and encouraging others to follow their hearts and pick up that pencil or brush and have a go as the saying goes.......and having my lovely friend Di Smith beside me, doing the same and sharing time and laughs together. I can't tell you what sitting amongst all this beautiful work does for you......<br />
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My friend Di won Best in Show for her gorgeous African Dogs and Best International Art for her Lions......Amazing pieces!<br />
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So well deserved........ a more talented and encouraging lady you would be hard pressed to find. Congratulations my lovely friend!<br />
I took my Major Mitchell cockatoo to work on......<br />
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And if you read last post you will see a bit of progress....<br />
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Patrons to the exhibition could enjoy a cuppa and treat from these beautiful handmade cups and saucers......so pretty! They were like little gems....LOVE!<br />
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On Saturday morning I arrived early to go for a wander around the gardens which is something I love to do.<br />
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Say G'day to a local as I pass by...<br />
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I hadn't photographed this sculpture before...<br />
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I love the sculptural look of Bromeliads.....<br />
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I of course can never stay away from the Sacred Lotus pond......<br />
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Always hoping and looking to find one of my teeny tiny green friends.....can you see it? Tiny things really can fill your heart with joy!<br />
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So folks that's how I have spent my time of late....if you are still with me, thank you.<br />
On a final note, the amount of people who LOVE the natural world as we do is very encouraging and gives me hope to hang on to in these difficult times.....we just have to keep on taking care of our corner and doing whatever we can, whenever and wherever we can to cherish our wildlife and this world of ours.<br />
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Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx<br />
<br />Michelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-5106763816819279402019-11-04T20:18:00.003-08:002019-11-04T20:18:55.708-08:00A Finish and Hello NovemberBrunswick River Local is finished and I have scratched the "tyres on the pylon" itch.<br />
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I have been slowly making progress on Major Mitchell.....<br />
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I shall take it with me at the weekend to work on at....<br />
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Drop by for a look see..... a cuppa .... entry is gold coin donation!<br />
This beautiful colour has made me happy this week....<br />
Purple Rain....<br />
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Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxxMichelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-24070678311991469332019-10-23T20:28:00.001-07:002019-10-23T20:28:15.767-07:00Revisiting an Old Friend Very occasionally you make a piece and it goes to another "forever home" which is terribly exciting.....BUT....you miss it or you feel there were little tweaks you wish you could go back and do......so I am revisiting this old friend.<br />
I fell in love with her at a Victorian refuge, where she had been surrendered.<br />
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You can't see too much yet as I lay down the under layers....<br />
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Looking forward to reworking it.<br />
"Brunswick Local" is coming along with lots of little details.<br />
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More work needed on the lichen on the post.<br />
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And Pelican needs more as well....<br />
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Very enjoyable being on the Brunswick River through my pencils.<br />
I saw this lovely piece by the very clever Red Tractor on FB and thought I would share it with you. I really love their beautiful illustration and quirky quotes.<br />
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Have a lovely day.<br />
Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxxMichelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-17103203054006016142019-10-15T01:09:00.000-07:002019-10-15T01:09:24.085-07:00A New ProjectI have spent countless hours when on holidays at my favourite coastal spot trying to get just the right shot of a resident pelican on a huge rustic mooring post that I loved. Never happened....so I had to settle for a photo of the post and a separate one of the pelican. I have used a bit of artistic license with this one!<br />
Beginnings......<br />
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And a bit more progress...<br />
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And I am now adding a bit of background....<br />
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Ohhh I LOVE those tyres! Really enjoying this one!<br />
A little snapshot into what goes on on art days.....joy and silliness lol! Friend Maggie dared me with her camera....silly girl!<br />
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At the moment I am trying to organise my greeting cards....<br />
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Because it is almost time for the annual Queensland Wildlife Artists Society exhibition at the Mt Cootha Botanical Gardens. I have 3 pieces going into the exhibition this time.<br />
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It is always a wonderful show, especially if you love the natural world.<br />
I will post again closer to the event.<br />
You know I love the word "MAKER" ...... a maker of art, a maker of quilts, of cakes, of a garden, a maker of a home, a maker of pots.....a great cuppa, a beautiful meal, a maker of cardigans, warm socks......yes! I LOVE the word MAKER!<br />
Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx<br />
<br />Michelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538208114023671780.post-58786899665034322952019-10-06T22:43:00.002-07:002019-10-06T22:43:33.150-07:00"Safe and Snug"Is what I am calling my sweet snoozing wombat. I am calling this piece finished!<br />
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I spent some quiet time with my pencil and sketchpad this weekend. Trying out a few quick studies for some future pieces....particularly the Dusky Moorhen.<br />
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Never tire of seeing and hearing our Kookaburras.<br />
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I was with this sketch practicing the uncomfortable feeling of drawing a subject right facing with my right hand....sounds silly but it can feel not quite right...much nicer feeling to draw right to left!<br />
I have a new piece started which I will share next time.<br />
Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxxMichelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com5