Monday, January 11, 2010

Cactus Monday: Spines and shadows


I've been on such a creative roll this weekend doing lots of my atc's ahead of time for our ABC group that I thought I'd wake up on that same roll and paint a cactus. Well, I think my roll has shifted slightly because I'm not too happy with this one! I've missed being a part of CM though, so here's my little offering this week, spines and shadows. And I used a bit of gouache in the spines just for Teri! But then I couldn't leave it alone. I just had to go over them with colored pencils. HCM everyone!

22 comments:

  1. I think it looks great although I will never get these.

    xoxox

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  2. Oh you clever girl!! This is just great and sometimes in the sun the spines look like that.
    Thanks for the gouache touch! I am really loving them.

    HCM and good to have you playing again.

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  3. ooooohhhh, this is glorious!

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  4. That looks fabulous to me...
    Really cool with the shadows and the light. Loved the spikes too:)

    Happy New Year to you too, Lolo:)

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  5. I think this is just splendid. I like close ups. HCM.

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  6. Thank heavens I know we are twins. Every time I see them I feel like I'm in a book about the emperors new clothes. har har

    Now if it were angels or birds.

    xoxoxo

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  7. I like your spines and shadows. Nice patterns it creates.

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  8. MMMmmm...Scrumptios colors and a way cool composition...what's not to love here!?? :) Happy Cactus Monday! :)

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  9. HCM! The yellow-green and background is so lovely, and the spines really jump out at me.

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  10. I like it...it has a very cold futuristic look to it!!!

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  11. i always like your color choices: always soft even with spikes.

    you're still on a roll. just confirming it in case you forgot.

    xoxo

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  12. Spines-very cool.
    I'm really tired today and it's showing in my lack of things to say-I like the spines and the shadows a lot, I just can't find the words. Here-have a hug instead.

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  13. Wow I love it! I also picked up my things this weekend! Enjoyed making MimÅ› and LynnÅ› pages....
    Here in Cairo I will work on your book. Isn that just perfect? Soul has made you an Egyptian page and I continue here in Egypt, as if it was supposed to be that way?!
    I have the door open to my balcony it is a little crisp weather but I love the doo open and fresh air coming inside.
    I have lots of inspiration. Hope I can get on paper what I have in my head.....

    Your spines are cool! Love those close ups.Be happy with it ,I am.
    HCM!
    love
    >M<

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  14. what a terrific drawing, sparky, just like you sound these days. that new studio is surely firing your mojo up! got my cards yesterday and love them! will post for doggie thursday, snuffs says woof woof. xxx

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  15. You know darling I do know how you miss your Mom everyday.

    When I was writing the post I thought of how you have told me you are writing your Mom's story and just how hard it is to go there because you miss her so much.

    I love you dear raven sister.

    xoxox

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  16. Really nice effect with this one...like how the colors play off of each other...

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  17. You see, we all love it!!

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  18. They look too pretty to be cactus spines! Very nice shadows.

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  20. The minute I saw this I said "oohhoo" - just love it. it's such a great pattern.

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  21. Easily I agree but I think the collection should have more info then it has.

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