Monday, 14 May 2007

EDM Challenge # 76 - Draw some flowers

I had the most wonderful Mother's Day yesterday. We visited my Mother in the morning and had a lovely lunch together. Then, that evening, my kids took me out to the local Thai restaurant for dinner and we all enjoyed a delicious meal!!! The kids spoiled me in the gift department too. From Brad and Reece, I received a black canvas satchel to hold my sketch supplies for when I'm out and about. Beau bought me some lovely pyjamas for the oncoming winter as well as some cash for me to choose what else I would like and I'm definitely going to have fun deciding what to get with that. Aaron made me the most gorgeous Mother's Day card at school. Last but not least, Michelle and her boyfriend, Alex, bought me the book, Don't Kiss Them Goodbye by Allison Dubois, a beautifully-shaped gourmet, oil bottle which can be refilled and a lovely bunch of flowers.

Today, I decided to sketch the flowers for my EDM #76 challenge and, for the first time, I thought I would attempt a pen/biro sketch with a splash of colour using my Derwent Studio coloured pencils. I found this quite a challenge as the last time I worked with coloured pencils was way back when I was a child in school. There's definitely room for improvement but I did have fun trying something different.
Vase of flowers - A5 sketchbook - © Serena Lewis
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25 comments:

  1. caseytoussaint14 May 2007 at 23:14

    This a charming drawing of a very nice mother's day gift. It's nice to hear you had such a nice day.

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  2. Anonymous15 May 2007 at 00:04

    Lovely! And a wonderful description of a great Mother's Day.

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  3. Anita Davies15 May 2007 at 01:39

    Lovely sketch Serena, so pleased you had a wonderful day!

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  4. Anonymous15 May 2007 at 04:58

    This is a really nice drawing, Serena. Sounds like you had a great Mom's day as well! As always, thanks for visiting!

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  5. Deborah15 May 2007 at 05:05

    Looks like you received a lovely bunch of flowers. Very nice drawing I really like your work on the glass vase.

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  6. Lynn15 May 2007 at 05:08

    That's just lovely, Serena. The reflections and transparency of the glass are beautifully done.

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  7. Serena Lewis15 May 2007 at 06:22

    Thank you all for the wonderful comments on my sketch....it's very much appreciated :)

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  8. biteyourowntail15 May 2007 at 06:36

    These are beautiful and very delicate, Serena

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  9. Serena Lewis15 May 2007 at 06:57

    Thanks, Sarah ~ :)

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  10. Margaret McCarthy Hunt15 May 2007 at 07:58

    sweet bouquet...isnt it good to be remembered?

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  11. Serena Lewis15 May 2007 at 08:10

    Hi Maggie and thank you. It certainly is nice to be remembered. My most precious gift of all was spending quality time with my kids on Mother's Day. My daughter moved out of home last year and we miss her terribly even though she visits at least once a fortnight. lol One time when Michelle was visiting, she commented to her brothers that she would never take me for granted again. I was so touched to see that she really had noticed the little things. :)

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  12. Emma Pod16 May 2007 at 05:20

    This is a lovely drawing. I like the way you made the vase. Sounds like you had a great Mother's Day.

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  13. Lin16 May 2007 at 07:26

    BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS!!!

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  14. Serena Lewis16 May 2007 at 14:45

    Thank, E-J.....this was the first time I've attempted clear glass in any medium so I was quite pleased with how it turned out.

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  15. Alanna Beckwith17 May 2007 at 01:51

    these flowrs are gorgeous as are all your drawings!

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  16. Teri17 May 2007 at 05:08

    This vase full of flowers is just wonderful! the transparency is awesome. The whole painting is just so happy.

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  17. Serena Lewis17 May 2007 at 08:18

    Thanks, Alanna :)

    Thanks, Teri :)

    I value your comments ~

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  18. Joan Y17 May 2007 at 12:52

    Lovely lovely sketch! I really love your choice of colors. It made me smile.

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  19. Serena Lewis17 May 2007 at 13:41

    Glad you like it, Joan! :)

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  20. Serena Lewis17 May 2007 at 20:04

    Thanks, Lin ~

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  21. Northbrook Designs18 May 2007 at 23:53

    Hi Serena,
    Hope to see more of your drawings using colour pencils. You're a natural...Ro

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  22. Serena Lewis19 May 2007 at 18:37

    Thank you, Ro! :)

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  23. Anonymous23 May 2007 at 00:58

    Sounds like your Mother's Day was a great one. This is just beautifully done.

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  24. Africantapestry and Myfrenchkitchen1 June 2007 at 04:38

    What a lovely sketch Serena...delicate and charming and a great job on the vase!
    Ronell

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  25. Serena Lewis1 June 2007 at 07:22

    Thanks, Ronell. I very much appreciate the postive feedback. :)

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