Wednesday, 1 March 2017

Scribble Picnic theme - CABIN

The Scribble Picnic theme for this week is CABIN.

I was inspired yet again this week by one of my previous pieces of art — an affirmation card that I painted back in 2009. You can read the associated post for it HERE.



Initially, I was thinking that I would paint a cabin along the pathway in the distance until a different scene suddenly popped into my head. I wanted to keep the girl but, this time, I would place her on a path in the woods with a cabin ahead of her.

I used a mechanical pencil for the planning stage.

First layer of watercolour

The final layer of watercolour with some pen detailing

The caption I made up for the illustration - 
Simone was excited to be spending the next month at the little cabin in the woods. It was her refuge, a break away, from her crazy life and busy work schedule. Here at the cabin, she would be able to relax, savour the peace and quiet, and maybe even start the book she had always dreamed of writing one day.

To see the work of other Scribble Picnic participants, click HERE.
To find out how to join in on the fun each week, click HERE.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's take on the theme. What fun!

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34 comments:

  1. Janis Cox1 March 2017 at 22:32

    Serena,
    What a lovely picture! I feel like your picture is my morning time. Going to a "cabin" and reflecting on the day before, and the day to come. I like how you show your progression as you paint.
    Blessings,
    Janis
    janiscox.com

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    1. Serena Lewis2 March 2017 at 07:57

      Thanks, Janis. I think we all need a place where we can get away from the craziness of life at times. :)

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  2. linda (dots n doodles)1 March 2017 at 22:53

    Such a lovely drawing with a calming feel. The depth of your drawing is wonderful. A lovely take on the theme Serena.

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  3. lissa2 March 2017 at 00:18

    this is wonderful, the cabin is so well drawn. I like seeing the process, see how each step changes the whole look of the piece. good take on the theme.

    have a lovely day.

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  4. Sandra Busby2 March 2017 at 00:21

    Wow, I love seeing your process Serena! It's amazing how the pen really brings it to life... And I love the narrative behind it too... I think we all need a place like that to retreat to! :0)

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    1. Serena Lewis2 March 2017 at 09:27

      Thanks, Sandra. I'm having fun coming up with ideas for the theme. :)

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  5. Christine2 March 2017 at 02:59

    Wow Serena, love where this piece took you! Thanks for showing your process! It's a beautiful piece.

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    1. Serena Lewis2 March 2017 at 09:30

      Thanks, Christine. I have really enjoyed the process of mixing imagination with previous art pieces. This is definitely outside of the box for me. :)

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  6. Elizabethwilliamswriter2 March 2017 at 03:14

    It's wonderful. I do love that you showed your steps. It is always so thrilling. It is a beautiful and peaceful setting, a wonderful place to be alone for awhile.

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    1. Serena Lewis2 March 2017 at 09:31

      Thanks, Hanna. I know I like to see the process work of other artists so I try to share my own when I remember to take photos of the different stages. hehe

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  7. Tammie Lee2 March 2017 at 04:08

    Lovely piece. It holds the feeling of serenity.
    I enjoyed seeing your stages in creating it.

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  8. Michael2 March 2017 at 09:41

    Serena, oh yes! I saw this on Instagram but "watching" the process, as others note, really brings it to life. That's why I think I will always prefer a blog like platform, plus getting to read the thoughts behind it as you so aptly put here. Your painting of the trees fading into the distance really adds depth. You have a wonderful, natural, instinctive to watercolour style that evades me and I so love it. Really enjoyed seeing this.

    i also left you a comment on your old post too btw. :)

    Thank you so much for this addition. I coudl definitely do a picnic there. Lovely!

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    1. Serena Lewis2 March 2017 at 11:29

      Thanks, Michael. I also prefer a blog platform as they are much more detailed and personal than the brief posts and fast-moving format on other social media platforms. I read last year that blogging is making a comeback because many are tiring of Facebook, etc. I'm so happy to hear that you think I have an instinct for watercolours as I still feel I'm very much a beginner in that area. Acrylics are the medium I feel more skilled and comfortable with but they have been on the back-burner since I started using sketchbooks years ago. I do enjoy working with ink and watercolours...always learning new things.

      Thanks for the comment on my older post...I replied there too.

      Now, to think of something for next week's theme. :)

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  9. Jennifer Rose2 March 2017 at 10:13

    thanks for images showing some of the progress :) its great you created a little caption for it :)

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    1. Serena Lewis2 March 2017 at 11:30

      Thanks, Jen. I really enjoyed the theme this week even though I left it til the day before. hehe

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  10. Lorraine 2 March 2017 at 10:41

    I love how you created your story in "layers" and I also love the way the path curves with just a little more anticipation of reaching that solitude.

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  11. joeks2 March 2017 at 13:23

    What a peaceful retreat! Interesting to see the steps you took creating it.

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  12. Mary2 March 2017 at 14:15

    Good evening Serena - my first time here thanks to Michael!
    Love the progression of your art piece. Seeing 'Simone' just partially, and from the back, gives an entirely different perspective to your story. The cabin is inviting - a place where we all no doubt would love to push open the door and see inside.

    Mary (A Breath of Fresh Air)

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    1. Serena Lewis3 March 2017 at 10:41

      Thanks for dropping by, Mary, and for your lovely comment. :)

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  13. Rita2 March 2017 at 15:14

    Sweet! Love the cabin the woods getaway! :)

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    1. Serena Lewis3 March 2017 at 10:41

      Me too! I hope you are doing well, Rita. I'm more than halfway through a letter to you.

      Love and hugs xo

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  14. stapeliad3 March 2017 at 02:34

    Serena... I remember your affirmation cards! They were so inspiring.
    What a fun way to resurrect an old painting. I love it. :)

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    1. Serena Lewis3 March 2017 at 10:44

      Thanks, Jessica. The affirmation cards were fun to do up until the host of the Mantra Monday challenge just stopped doing it. After that, my cards just fell to the wayside. I may eventually complete the deck. :)

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  15. Alexandra MacVean3 March 2017 at 06:17

    It's wonderful, Serena. I love how you situated the girl to the side, as if she's about to walk down the path to a mysterious but beautiful cabin. Would love to know what she discovers inside. :)

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    1. Serena Lewis3 March 2017 at 10:45

      Thanks, Alexandra. I'm so glad you like it. :)

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  16. Faye4 March 2017 at 03:48

    So beautiful! And congrats on being the featured artist for PPF this week. Your work is awesome!

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  17. Anonymous5 March 2017 at 21:00

    Great post, Mum! I do remember your Mantra cards, I thought they were great too. I love how you got the idea for the girl in front of the cabin, really good! Love the finished piece and the caption sounds perfect for it. A cabin in the woods sounds like a great getaway place.

    Love Brad xoxo

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    1. Serena Lewis8 March 2017 at 08:18

      Thanks, Brad! Glad you like this illustration. :)

      Love Mum xo

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