Tuesday, December 16, 2014

It's Aliveeeeeeeeee!


Without going in to a 40 page description of the past two months and boring you silly, let's just say there was a Bermuda Triangle-type fall here.  If it could go wrong, it did.  For example, my camera bit the dust.  This means that I have to decide what I want to replace it with, find time to purchase one, and get it up and running.  Not as easy as I would have liked.  Not at all.   Anyhoo...   I'm alive and appreciate my BlogLand friends checking on me.

I've not had much time to sew/quilt as I would have liked but I did tackle one crafty project (link).... one I found on Pinterest.  Again, getting all the stuff together did not go as smoothly as I would have liked... who would have thought that finding wooden (or other) letters would be so difficult?  Here is the first "draft" of my efforts....  I won't talk about the paint on my slacks or tablecloth... although it did come out in the wash.


Although the project poster swore this was a quick and easy project...  it wasn't, at least for me.  Blending paint round the letters was difficult, especially since I hadn't gotten a small enough brush to do it properly.  (Read:  Back to the craft store.)


I liked the subtle letters blended into the paint with the shadows...  I let the painting "sit" for a couple of days while I studied it, deciding I wanted the "sea" to be higher and lighter at the "horizon."  




It's overcast and rainy today so photo-taking is difficult but you can get the general idea.   I like how it turned out, especially since it is my first ever attempt at painting.   This will be a Christmas gift for someone special.









10 comments:

  1. I love how yours turned out. It's more painterly than your inspiration.
    So glad to see you back in Blogland! We missed you!!!!!!!!!
    Hugs

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  2. You have been missed, welcome back.
    Love your painting and especially how the letters blend in.

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  3. I've been wondering (and worrying) about you, Freda. I'm so glad you're back with us again. Your new project looks amazing. Well done you!

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  4. So glad to hear you are still kicking! My bad for not checking on you.
    I am so impressed by your painting! It is serene and calm and the lucky recipient should love it. If not, you have my address! I think you did a fabulous job blending the colors....not an easy project to begin with either.

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  5. Good to see you back, dear. I've had computer issues and hope to be back blogging soon myself.

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  6. I'm glad you surfaced, Freda!!
    This is really cool--one of my very favorite scriptures! Nice work!!

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  7. I LOVE that! My mind is whirling with ideas and there's still time for Christmas, thanks!

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  8. This is beautiful, and a favorite verse. The movement in the sea is well done, and you did a very nice job blending colors ~ I think it is perfect for that someone special. I enjoyed reading the linked article, and may try a similar project after the holidays.

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