Saturday, 25 July 2009

nature sketches and progress on desk make-over

a quick sketch of treasures we found after aaron and i went for a nature walk this morning


pigma micron pen and coloured pencil in A5 sketchbook
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this is aaron's sketch
i love when we sketch together!


coloured pencil & felt pen in A4 sketchbook


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i have been busy painting the desk the past couple of days

here it is prepped and ready for the first coats of paint
i had to wait two hours between each re-coat



and here it is painted in white and blue



i still need to paint a design on the door that hides the drawers area of the desk



and also the wooden stool


i hope to have more progress pics to show over the coming days

love, light and peace
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19 comments:

  1. Anonymous25 July 2009 at 16:12

    Hi Mum,

    Great post! I still remember making that stool for you, it was so much fun! If I could do woodwork like that again, I know I'd still have fun again! Glad to see you're going to be painting it to match your colour scheme!

    Love Brad!
    xoxox

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  2. Shashi Nayagam25 July 2009 at 20:23

    Serena, your sketches are so beautiful. I love them. Obviously talent runs in the family and Aaron's sketch is beautiful too. I am sure he is going to grow into wonderful artist.

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  3. Rita25 July 2009 at 20:53

    Awesome that you and Aaron were sketching together--love that! Good job, Aaron! And the desk looks really nice so far. Can hardly wait to see what you paint on the door.

    I miss it when I haven't been by to visit your blog for a while. Say hi to Cody! :)

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  4. Maria Catalina Wiley25 July 2009 at 22:02

    Great project Serena:) Hey, I've been meaning to ask ... have you gone & seen the Impressionists exhibition from 'The Met'? I'm planning on going on the 17th September when I travel down for my workshop on the Gold Coast the next day:) cheers, Maria:)

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  6. julie king26 July 2009 at 00:01

    what a gorgeous color of blue you are using on the desk!!!! it is coming along so nicely. your nature walk sketches are wonderful as well!

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  7. Anonymous26 July 2009 at 00:53

    I loved the sketches so very much. Your desk is way cute!!

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  8. Anonymous26 July 2009 at 00:58

    Awesome Serena!!
    I'm so much the same. Always repainting used furniture. In fact I just found a vanity for my daugher on the side of the road. Sanding and repainting will be going on soon.
    I absolutely love your sketches from your nature walk. And Aaron's too! How cool is that?

    :)

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  9. Tamerie Shriver Halliday26 July 2009 at 01:41

    Aaron's sketch is quite good. And I can't wait to see your finished desk. It's coming along very nicely!

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  10. Caroline26 July 2009 at 04:10

    You have been busy! I love projects like that. Lovely sketches too!

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  11. Carla26 July 2009 at 04:44

    Love your sketches. He did really good!

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  12. Jennifer Rose26 July 2009 at 05:32

    oh I like the blue :)

    that is great that the 2 of you sketched together, really nice thing to do together :D Aaron's sketch is really nice, the bark looks great :)

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  13. sandy27 July 2009 at 03:06

    Love what you are doing with the desk. I want a son(s) like you who actually care about what you are doing, ha.. My guys wouldn't think of it. I'm always impressed to see your trips out with your boys. Love your sketch.

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  14. sandy27 July 2009 at 03:07

    p.s. Cna you ship Bradley over to be my son. I love his attitude with you.

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  15. Perpetual Chocoholic27 July 2009 at 05:49

    It's so nice that the two of you sketch together!

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  16. BumbleVee27 July 2009 at 06:25

    Aaron's gonna be an artist......

    oooh you are a busy beaver. It has been so hot the past two weeks I do nothing..... above 30C.... whew....

    I got a new Big Bertha driver and still have only been to hit a few buckets of balls... too hot to bother.... darn it. I want to see if I can hit the thing...and soon... because before you know it..summer will be over and golf will be out of the picture for at least 6 months.

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  17. Michelle Eaton27 July 2009 at 08:54

    Love yours and Aaron's sketches.

    Can't wait to see your desk all done. it is looking good so far.

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  18. stapeliad27 July 2009 at 11:43

    I love Aaron's and your nature walk sketches...what a great thing to do together.

    That table is coming along very nicely.
    HUGS

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  19. luci14 August 2009 at 22:35

    Oooh, the thought of you and Aaron sketching together just make my heart smile and feel so warm. Serena, I love hearing the stories about you and your children. Your love for them just shine through and through.

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