Thursday, October 6, 2011

Playing with Paint!!

Hello my sweet friends..  I have been in such a great mood lately.
I think it has a little to do with all the rain we have been getting.


We don't get much of the wet stuff here in the Desert..



So when we do it make me sooooo happy!



So I have been playing in my journal again..


This is all so new to me.. 


I have been watching videos on how to draw faces
and then paint them.. 


Added some sheet music as a dress.. 


Topped her off with a pretty crown.. 



So here you have it..  My Mixed media Angel..


I am linking to Paint Party Friday!!
I have been watching quite a few of my friend going to this party
every Friday and I wanted to join in..
So glad I did..






I am so glad you stopped by.. I really do appreciate all your sweet
comments..  They make my heart sing..

Hugs, Linda

87 comments:

Mona Pendleton said...

How beautiful Linda! I love your she angel :) Thanks for the inspiration and for the link! Off to check out what the PPF is all about!

Jenn Girl said...

I like the addition of the music sheet!

Anonymous said...

I know what you mean about rain in the desert...I lived in Vegas for 17 years!. Love your photos and the mixed media angel is very sweet. Happy PPF! :-)

JaN's ArTy JouRneY said...

Love your mixed media angel, i've got a thing about crowns and wings!! The music sheet is a fab addition too :)
Jan x

A'n'G Johnson said...

fabulous use of the sheet music and mixed media!

Sylvia said...

Love your pictures, Linda! Rain? what is that? we did have some clouds though! I like what you are playing with. Your journal is coming along nicely. I have had one of those weeks I would like to forget, so maybe I should be painting too!. Have a wonderful Friday, your favorite day of the week.

Anonymous said...

those are such stunning photos of rain drops on the flowers. I can't really relate to your joy at the rain because, living in Ireland, I see more than my fair share of it most days!! I do remember living in North Africa for a couple of years and being really happy when it rained though so I can see how living in the desert the rain would make you happy!

I love your sweet journal illustration and the addition of the sheet music. PPF is a great place to hang out so I'm glad you decided to join in!

Chris said...

Maybe you should move to the UK, Linda, we have lots of rain here. :)

I love your angel, she is so sweet.

Have a great weekend.
Chris x

Heavens2Betsy said...

Fabulous angel - she is very delicate. Your photos are great too. penny

Nadege, said...

Love that first image.
Your angel looks delightful.

Jean Franks Beck said...

This is absolutely stunning! The textures and layers of color are so sophisticated - you have such talent!!! Have a wonderful weekend, my friend!

Karen @ Pieces of Contentment said...

Your journal is looking great, as are your photos!

Audrey Pettit said...

Wow! You are SO good at the painting and mixed media, Linda! There's NO way I could draw such a fabulous person.....ever! Love your sweet angel. Love her music note dress. This just makes me SO happy!

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

We got rain too....so I am doing a happy dance! I loveeeeeeeeeeee this art journal!! That angel is AMAZING! I loveeeeeee the colors, the crown and loving the music sheet for her dress! GORGEOUS! :):):):):):):):):):):)

Suzanne C said...

She is lovely! Beautiful painting and love the sheet music dress and the touches on her tiara! Have a wonderful weekend!

Yvonne said...

I would be kiscking up my heels if we got some rain. Glad you are getting some. Your painting is lovely. I love doing mixed media and I use old music sheets a lot. Happy PPF.

Catherine said...

I'm glad you are enjoying your rain Linda! It has been raining for two days here. I am not enjoying it. :(

Love the music sheet dress on your little girl ~ so cute!

Happy Weekend!
xo Catherine

Lesley Edmonds said...

I too am new to PPF this week and love all things mixed media. This page is lovely. Such a pretty face and wonderful wings.

Lisa M Griffin said...

What a beautiful painted journal! The sheet music dress adds a wonderful design element to the composition as well.
LOVE that first photograph too, the flower reflected in the water droplet is stunning!

EVA said...

Welcome to Paint Party Friday! So great to have you join us!!

Your angel is beautiful. I love the delicate colours you chose and the sheet music background.

Šolanje na domu-Waldorf said...

Beautiful angel! That's how I learned, too. With a help of Suzi BLu. :)

carol l mckenna said...

Awesome and creative angel ~ love it! ~ thanks Happy PPF ~ namaste, Carol ^_^ (Share the Creative Journey)

Lynn Stevens said...

Darling angel Linda, Love her music skirt and crown!
Enjoy that rain.
hugs Lynn

Becca said...

This is so pretty Linda! I love the face and the wings! You chose some beautiful paper and colors. Can't wait to see you do more of this! Happy PPF!

cnelson said...

So AMAZING!!!

Karen Isaacson said...

your angel has the sweetest, most serene face, and she is gorgeously photographed! I'm kind of a background fanatic so I loved seeing the close up shots of your layers! welcome to PPF!

Terry said...

Beautiful painted angel! Love the touches of music sheets! Now you have to keep on painting, because you are a pro at it! We had a touch of rain also! Always love that it cleans out the air! Have a fabulous weekend!

Ros said...

You are so good at this Linda ... such a great page ... Can't say rain makes me happy ... we have so much of it ... but I'm glad it puts a smile on your face ... I'll send lots more if you like?

Unknown said...

!!! Absolutely Adorable and A-plus Angelic... I love the music dress the most of all !
great art !

- KAT -

Anonymous said...

What a sweet face you have painted, Linda! It's so beautiful.

Christine said...

she's gorgeous, love her sweet crown.

Joni Nickrent said...

Lovin' your inspired piece! The sheet music is a perfect addition and the crown, well that's the jewel on top! Beautiful! POP ART MINIS

Gillian Olson said...

Beautiful photos, so beautiful and clear. The angel turned out well too!

Emily Keaton said...

How absolutely beautiful, Linda! Your mixed media looks so fun. It certainly is a fabulous result. So glad you are getting some rain--and that it is making you happy!

Have a great weekend!!

Lilac & Lavender said...

So glad you joined! Great to see what different artists are up to ~ your angel is beautiful. She's got such a sweet face! Thanks for sharing ~ happy PPF!

Heather Rogers said...

LOVE this Linda. If I had time to do another craft, I would for sure do this. I love the idea of an art journal. You did an amazing job girl! :)
Hugs~

SHERI COOK said...

Your Mixed Media Angel is lovely. That litle flower with the pearl is perfect! Happy PPF!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Those are so pretty, from the garden shots to your art journal, I just love it!

Have a fun trip, did you stop by that greek place at baker?

Kmcblackburn said...

I would lOVE to send some our our surplus of rain out your way to make you happy, happy, happy :). How cool to see that pink reflection in that first photo rain drop. Gorgeous vibrant color!

Kathy

Melisa said...

Pretty! I really like the sheet music in her dress.

Tricia said...

Oh my goodness, she is just beautiful. I love her pretty dress :)

steph said...

beautiful work..happy PPF

GlorV1 said...

I like the addition of the music sheet. She is beautiful. Great piece.

Julie said...

Ohhhhh Linda,I want to come and play at your house! I'd love to have a dabble :-)

WrightStuff said...

So glad you came to the party with your angel guest! Do come again next week and share more.

Linda Breedlove said...

Did you paint her?.... oh my... her eyes and lips are beautiful. Such talent, dear lady!
Please stop by my blog when you can... I have a tag for you.
Hugs!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful photo's as usual Linda, love the vibrant colours in your flower, Delightful! Very pretty journal page, it's coming along nicely
hugs Julie P

Seeing Each Day said...

Came by to check your photos of which are gorgeous with the droplets and then became in awe of your painted and dressed fairy - very impressive, you must pleased love her little flower belt/accessory which I think pulls all your elements together.

Lisa Gordon said...

This is beautiful Linda!
I love the sheet music for her dress. Such a wonderful touch.
Glad you are getting some rain, but I hope it clears for thw weekend. Wishing you a wonderful one my friend!
xo

Lisa Gordon said...

Also wanted to say that I love your new header!!

Geckostone said...

Sooooooo precious! I love the sheet music dress! You are doing fantastic for being "new to this" !!!!!Deb

TexWisGirl said...

she's very pretty! and congrats on the rains!!!

Bunch of Barrons said...

Wow! So pretty! :)

Tracy said...

She's beautiful! I'm so happy for you. You have really shined in your multi medium projects and I can tell how much you're enjoying making them. You go girl!

Ayala Art said...

What a pretty angel! And the pictures are beautiful too

Steph said...

Beautiful angel...happy weekend!!!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous picture the first one. I just love home there is little pink with the green, beautiful work.

Jennie Louise said...

Such a sweet angel... your work is lovely... really delicate. such a pretty journal -- I wouldnt even know where to begin making one of these. Its definately your art piece.
jenni. x

Unknown said...

Your angel made my day!!! what a beautiful piece....

Come share something sweet today! Sweet Saturdays over at my blog...

Linda Brun said...

What a beautiful page, I love the angel and the background is just adorable.... hugs

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Wonderful playing in your yournal, love it.
Have a nice weekend.

alexandra s.m. said...

I only found your blog today and I love your art!
Your pictures are amazing too ;-)
TFS~

deb duty said...

I love the angel! You are so talented! The water drops are just stunning too!

Kristin said...

Oh my goodness! Those photos are absolutely stunning! Magazine quality - really, really gorgeous ;) AND I love your journal paintings - love the addition of the crown and the music too - really sweet and pretty, xoxo

Gina Kleinworth said...

I hear ya on the rain- it makes me so happy & I wish I had some flowers for when that happens so I can get shots like these- BEAUTIFUL!

Jann said...

Gorgeous photos, and lovely art! Thank you, Linda, for always leaving such sweet comments on my blog--have a great weekend! Hugs, Jann

Gerri Herbst said...

This is so very sweet and beautiful.You've painted a lovely creature. I adore her...I hear her humming warm and soothing melodies to me. take care my dearest, gerri

Mandy said...

hey linda...love it, yes painting is quite new to me too, and i did the same, joined in the first time this week...i have now visited evryone on the list and have had a ball doing so,...see you next week...xxx

Tracey FK said...

I love the photos at the top of the post, but thanks so much for the close ups of your work. I love being able to see work close up and capture the details... it is the next best thing to seeing it in real life. Trace xx

G Peplow said...

WOW Hi Linda, She's gorgeous, you have really got the hang of this painting malarky, great result, big hugs Gay xxx
p.s so glad to rains have come, enjoy, xxx

E Makes Art said...

I just left a comment but it disappeared...hmmm... trying again!
Hi! Your photographs are beautiful! You have a great eye. And I like your journal page too!

xoEsther

Deb Hickman said...

Your photo's are amazing, you should go professional. Wow, your angel is stunning, you're one talented lady.xxx

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Jacqueline said...

She is a beauty Linda! Love your photos too!

Jane Wetzel said...

Oh lovely Linda, your angel is DREAMIE...Love it! :) Very cool and I gotta check it out!

Valeria said...

Beautiful Linda. Painting is a really good way of calming down. I have been trying with my son and so far so good. We are not artists, but he loves to play with colors. I also bought some canvas and he loves when I fin a special place to show his work.

Lynnda said...

Hey Linda.... Im so glad Im feeling much better now...even though my voice is stll not back yet... I'm glad I can come and visit you here.... this mixed media project of yours is totally awesome!!! Linda... this is so beautiful!!!! love the angel too... you rocked this challenge my dearest friend... hugs...xoxo

Hybrid J said...

Lovely and sweet ... well done!

Reena said...

Such a lovely use of sheet music ... so creative!

Rosie Grey said...

These look all so fantastic, Linda! First the photos and then the Mixed Media Painting - you are amazing!

Lori said...

Your angel is beautiful! Love everything about her - such a wonderful piece! Gorgeous photos, too!

Fallingladies said...

lovely and so soft!

Joanne Leddy said...

I am not surprised that I'm comment number 83! This is WONDERFUL! You certainly have discovered yet another talent. We all love that you have chosen to share it with us - thank you!

pass said...

Wow, great work, beautiful shots.
Best wishes.

Virginia L. said...

Your photos are gorgeous, Linda! Your mixed media project is so very lovely! I really like how you used the sheet music for the dress! I did something like that just yesterday!

Davi said...

Holy Smokes Linda didnt think I was ever going to get to the bottom LOL. Love those wonderful pics with the rain drops it was surely delightful!
You did a FABulous job on this!! Love her face and those wonderful wings..you did good friend :)

Colleen Dietrich said...

Aw, she's so sweet! Love that angel's musical dress. Very apropos!