Wednesday, 16 January 2013

Bird and Bees

 
Q: What is a New Year Resolution?
A: A list of things to do for the first week of January!
We're now 16 days in to the new year and I'm just starting my new year resolution, I must lose weight! All that Christmassy loveliness has left it's mark on my waistline. So I've been busy, eating and drinking anything that's left in the house so I can begin proper.
 This weeks challenge at Stampotique is 'New Year Resolutions' and is hosted by the lovely Jane. 
Another resolution is to try new things, and in case I haven't mentioned this before, I can't draw! I really can't draw at all, so I'm having a go at drawing. I found this terribly difficult and really needed something for inspiration and as a reference point to get me going. Anyway, I found this fab painting by Chrysti Hydek, below, which I fell in love with and I ended up with my version above. I finished it with beeswax and added some stars, another resolution I have made is to make lots of flowery, starry things.
I drew the bird and used Stampotique stamps: Daniel's Hearts, 5 Petaled Flower, Scalloped Lace Border and Floral Swirl for the accents. I used the basic lines from the original as a 'layout' for my painting. I do hope I made it my own and that if Chrysti ever sees mine she won't be offended.
I love the sentiment, also a stamp, it's quite appropriate for me, I'm a bit of a chatter box and need to slow down in conversations and listen more. 
Wishing you a happy, chatty day, Sam xxx
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24 comments:

  1. Sandy16 January 2013 at 06:03

    Oh Sam this is sooo lovely.
    Wonderful work with birds.
    Awesome.
    xoxo

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  2. Brenda Brown16 January 2013 at 06:42

    Wow Sam I just love your interpretation of this painting, way to go girl, keep on drawing, you've done a magnificent job.
    You're eating to slim comment made me laugh, that's me too lol.
    Enjoy your week.
    Hugs Brenda xox

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  3. Deborah16 January 2013 at 08:44

    I love your version, Sam - the colours are perfect. And have fun with the drawing!

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  4. Astrid Stulemeijer (AssiCrafts)16 January 2013 at 09:03

    You did a great job! Love your version of the painting. XOXO

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  5. Gio16 January 2013 at 09:35

    It's a good quote, Sam...I'd love to follow it more.
    Lovely piece of yours, so delicate.

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  6. Gez Butterworth16 January 2013 at 09:44

    Absolutely gorgeous Sam. Enjoy your drawings this year, can't wait to see more xx

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  7. Karin16 January 2013 at 09:53

    both creations are gorgeous, love the quote!

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  8. Sue16 January 2013 at 11:18

    This is gorgeous Sam, you can see the inspiration, but then you've made in an original 'Sam'. Good for you for trying something new - I always think of drawing as something you are born good at or in my case, the reason I stamp :-) x

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  9. Jane Wetzel16 January 2013 at 13:16

    he he he! Oh...I think we could have some very very interesting chats together Sam! lol Love your bird and good luck with the drawing, I am trying to work up the guts to post mine :)

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  10. Rose16 January 2013 at 14:02

    It's gorgeous Sam, the bird is lovely :-)It would look good on a Christmas card :-)

    Rose xx

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  11. Anonymous16 January 2013 at 16:01

    Well for someone that can't draw that is brilliant :) Love the colours you have used too and the whole piece is quintessentially Sam :)
    Lynn x

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  12. Scrapmate16 January 2013 at 17:23

    Sam, this is definitely an 'inspired by' rather than a 'copy of' piece. I love how you've seen something and made it your own. Who said you can't draw?

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  13. sam21ski16 January 2013 at 18:31

    I don't believe you, you CAN draw!!!

    Hope you manage to stick to them, I don't which is why I don't make any - lol

    Sam xxx

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  14. Ephemera16 January 2013 at 20:49

    Hi Sam, ooh this is gorgeous, I adore the colours and YES YOU CAN DRAW. Love it to bits. XX

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  15. Silvia(Barnie)16 January 2013 at 21:28

    Just beautiful - love the saying.

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  16. Maria Sabina R.16 January 2013 at 22:16

    wonderful piece of art

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  17. hazel17 January 2013 at 10:59

    I love this lots Sam - the colours are gorgeous.
    xxx Hazel.

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  18. Alison17 January 2013 at 11:35

    I love your little birdy Sam...you definitely made it your own! A great sentiment too!
    Alison xxx

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  19. roc18 January 2013 at 19:17

    Oh this is great! Love it! Thanks for using one of my stamps!

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  20. Ginger20 January 2013 at 13:19

    lovely Sam x

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  21. Marjie Kemper21 January 2013 at 01:20

    Such beautiful art!

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  22. thekathrynwheel21 January 2013 at 10:37

    Your drawing looks amazing. You CAN draw!

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  23. Reflective Art Studio21 January 2013 at 17:22

    Stunning... LOve your color choices.
    I agree with Kate. You can DRAW.
    xx
    Sarinda

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  24. karen23 January 2013 at 03:55

    You certainly CAN draw Miss Sam!! Your bird is lovely and as always I love your composition and colours!!

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Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment, Sam x

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