Sunday, October 16, 2011

Sunday Sketches - UPDATED

(Photos accidentally deleted.  Bummer!!)

Hello!  I'm a wee bit late today for my Sunday Sketches and do apologize but didn't want to rush my submission for this week.  I'm learning alot lately that just being loose and free with my painting is making a huge difference for me.

Above is another rendition of one of Beatrix Potter's lovely illustrations.  The rabbit's eyes still need completed but unfortuantely I'm at a coffee shop and forgot to grab tracing paper.  I find it alot easier to experiment with eyes, to tweak and get them just right, without having to erase a gazillion times on the actual piece of art.

Anyway, hope you enjoy this piece as much as I am.  I know my father would be proud and happy of the newly found inspiration. Happy SS!  :)

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32 comments

  1. UnknownOctober 16, 2011 7:48 AM

    Good Morning Sophia!!! Wishing you a wonderful Sunday!!

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  2. Kristin DudishOctober 16, 2011 8:16 AM

    I'm looking forward to seeing what you are creating today... I wonder if it will be another Beatrix Potter inspired beauty?

    I loved Whittling Willie :)

    xo
    Kristin

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  3. AnonymousOctober 16, 2011 9:37 AM

    have a wonderful, blessed day my friend :)

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  4. SabinaOctober 16, 2011 9:51 AM

    Hi Sophia. Hope you're doing okay this week. Looking forward to seeing more of your artwork.

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  5. MollyOctober 16, 2011 11:38 AM

    hi there... just discovered this sunday sketches this week and love it! i've added my link above but don't see where to get the sunday sketches button to add to my blog. could you point me in the right direction? thanks!!

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  6. lissaOctober 16, 2011 12:54 PM

    hope you're having a sweet sunday.

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  7. Joanne OsbandOctober 16, 2011 2:40 PM

    Enjoyed seeing your process to the final sketch. You seem to have a knack for just the right amount of detail. Nice job!

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  8. lissaOctober 16, 2011 2:44 PM

    what creation! love the colors.

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  9. ChristineOctober 16, 2011 3:05 PM

    Sophia, your work has grown so much lately, Beatrix Potter is a good thing! Your painting is beautiful!

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  10. JennibellieOctober 16, 2011 3:09 PM

    Beautiful, thanks for showing before the ink work too much love Jennibellie x

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  11. HeatherOctober 16, 2011 3:43 PM

    Sophia,
    This painting looks really great...I am a huge Beatrix Potter fan, you have done such a wonderful job of painting this....and adding line details... beautiful!! Hope your day is a good one.

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  12. NicolaOctober 16, 2011 4:00 PM

    Wow Sophia this is fantastic!!! I really love the bright colours and your pen work is brilliant! I've just been catching up on your posts and it's so lovely to hear how Beatrix Potter is inspiring you. I watched that movie a little while back and I thought it was lovely and very inspiring. Did you ever read my post where we retraced our family tree and found a connection to Beatrix Potter? here is the link in case you didn't see it: http://nicola-visualdiary.blogspot.com/search?q=beatrix

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  13. carol l mckennaOctober 16, 2011 4:08 PM

    Sophia ~ These are wonderful! Awesome ~ Enjoy the evening ~ Happy SS ^_^

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  14. TeriOctober 16, 2011 6:52 PM

    These are beautiful Sophia. You are such a sweetie.

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  15. lori vliegenOctober 16, 2011 7:52 PM

    hello sweet pea! your sketches and watercolors are wonderful!! and they're also proof positive that inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes, through happy times and sorrow. your "potter paintings" look like you've been doing this forever.....i think it's a sign that inspiration is here to stay for a while! and i totally agree......your daddy would be so proud of you (even though i suspect he has ALWAYS been very proud of you!). xoxox

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  16. Jehanne's doodlesOctober 16, 2011 8:58 PM

    Oh what a wonderful painting. I like your colours much better than the original :)

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  17. Tammie LeeOctober 16, 2011 10:07 PM

    Sophia, this is wonderful! Such great practice and fun to make art from a piece that you like. This really turned our darling!

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  18. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 12:10 AM

    These are lovely! I love seeing the underpainting before adding the detail in ink. I think it's so wonderful to see the stages of creation. I agree with lori Vliegen, it looks like you've been creating Peter Rabbit paintings for ages.
    (continuing to wish you the best, Sophia)

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  19. LenoraOctober 17, 2011 12:21 AM

    Lovely - your recent paintings look so free - and of course we all love Beatrix P. xxxx We didnt get a submission together but still are peeking 'round, we'll add nxt week!

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  20. SabinaOctober 17, 2011 7:33 AM

    WOAH--this is your best work yet. Keep at it!

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  21. Sinderella's StudioOctober 17, 2011 7:34 AM

    as soon as your page popped up...my brain said Beatrice Potter...beautiful work!
    cheers, dana

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  22. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 9:29 AM

    I love this! The bunnies and the bird are adorable. Hope you are doing well and taking care of yourself : )

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  23. Alexandra MacVeanOctober 17, 2011 10:33 AM

    Thank you everyone for your wonderfully, sweet and encouraging comments. Means alot to me. :)

    @ Lori - thank you for the sweet comment about my dad. Hugs

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  24. MelisaOctober 17, 2011 10:44 AM

    This is beautiful, Sophia!

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  25. Julia ChristieOctober 17, 2011 5:21 PM

    Oh This is soooo cute and what a leap your art has taken! I just love this confidence and freedom that bursts out of this piece. Wonderful work!!!

    Smiles
    xo

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  26. DebbieOctober 17, 2011 6:27 PM

    I really like your looser style Sophia! This painting is looking so good!

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  27. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 8:58 PM

    Sophia
    A fun piece :).

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  28. Joni NickrentOctober 17, 2011 10:07 PM

    WOW! Love your watercolor painting...looks awesome! A big thanks to whoever added my link to the list this week as I was traveling and did not have blog access in China! Looks forward to seeing what everyone's been up too! Pop Art Minis

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  29. JessOctober 18, 2011 5:19 AM

    It's lovely to see the work in progress as well as the finished piece! Lovely work. :)
    Jess xx

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  30. UnknownOctober 18, 2011 8:04 PM

    oh what a great piece and tribute Sophia!!!! you are doing some amazing watercolours!!!! love these

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  31. linda (dots n doodles)October 19, 2011 2:03 AM

    The finished painting is truly wonderful. As Diane says your watercolours are amazing.

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  32. AmalouOctober 19, 2011 8:07 PM

    Beautiful work. I love the colours especially the blue.

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