This is a painting in which I started and completed yesterday for a dear lady/friend who is moving on to bigger and better things. It was a token of my appreciation for all she's done and sacrificed for myself and others. I so wish her the best in the future.
I do have wonderful prints of this one available in my shop here.
On another note, it's very inspiring, watching our weekly art co-op grow. As I paged through previous weeks in celebration of our 2 year anniversary, it was exciting to see how each one of us are growing in our art and individual lives. I can't tell you how much my heart was warmed. So, here's to a brand new year of art, love, passion and a growing community to embrace and support one another, come what may!
OK...I'm off to visit everyone. Happy SS! :)
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Sophie ~ this is lovely ~ what a lucky friend to get such a wonderful gift ~ is there is linky for Sunday Sketches? namaste, carol (A Creative Harbor)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your friend will enjoy your beautiful work. I have go to get back to my art work.
ReplyDeleteyour work is beautiful and it will be cherished,
ReplyDeleteThe best gifts are always the ones that are made and this is no exception. Lovely flowers--and you're so right about how participants are growing in their art. It's inspiring to see.
ReplyDeleteHi Sophia!!! Happy Sunday :)
ReplyDeleteps I love your bright and beautiful painting!!
ReplyDeleteoh wow Sophia!!! I love this new painting....something about it just makes me love it!!!! you are an amazing friend and the gift of art is something from the heart!!!!
ReplyDeleteYay Congrats again...I loved what you wrote very heart-warming words!Super beautiful art...visually stunning and very uplifting..those gorgeous bloomms make my heart dance..i long for spring!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colorful palette!!
Victoria
framing makes work look so wonderful and as yours already looks great, then this takes it over the top... your friend is very spoilt and I am sure she will treasure it...xx
ReplyDeletesuch a lovely and heartwarming post Sophia. First your lovely art for your friend. And then your message to all your Sunday Sketchers. Thank you for SS's!
ReplyDeleteSophie, my journey started here thanks to wonderful creatives like you. It was this group that weekly boosted my confidence. I owe a huge debt to you all. You are so right. It is amazing how we have grown.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers! Your friend will love it, i'm sure! A wonderful gift.
ReplyDeleteYour gift is thoughtful and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh this is gorgeous, Sophia! What a wonderful gift.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gift!
ReplyDeleteAnd you're right. My skilss have grown during the last year. :)
It is wonderful to be a part of this community Sophia. Can it really be two years?
ReplyDeleteI do love your pretty paintings. This one is gorgeous - and the little bunny from the other day.... well, what can I say - except "can I give him a cuddle?"
I'm drooling over the colours in this. Lovely composition.
ReplyDeleteLiz
I love this painting of yours. Flowers always grab my attention and yes, a brilliant year ahead for Sunday Sketches! :))
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She's one lucky lady to have you as a friend, your gift is so pretty! Thank you for hosting SS for 2 years! Wow! It doesn't seem that long!
ReplyDeleteLove the new painting and all the wonderful pops of color! I'm sure it will be the best gift ever!
ReplyDeleteThe colors just pop off the page! What a cheerful painting and lovely gift which I am sure she will treasure.
ReplyDeleteOh the frame makes a whole lot of difference... very cute and colorful!
ReplyDeleteYour piece is so pretty and looks great framed! You have a lucky friend to be receiving such a wonderful gift.
ReplyDeleteno new sketch from me this week but as here's wishing you a sweet sunday. & wonderful painting.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful blast of color. and you've matted and framed it beautifully. your friend will love it!
ReplyDeletelovely beautiful flowers! Yes - it is cool re/ 2 year anniversary, isn't it? Love to be a part of it!
ReplyDeleteHi Sophia, love the colours...:)
ReplyDeleteHello, thanks for hosting sunday sketches! Great to join you all here and share all our creations.Your work is so colourful and bright, I enjoyed visiting!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to be a part of this amazing community you have built here! Happy SS!! And what a lovely gift! Its beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteYou areao sweet Sophia. What a beautiful gift!
ReplyDeleteSophie, your friend is very fortunate to have such a lovely piece of the heart...
ReplyDeleteabsolutely beautiful and perfectly framed!!!
ReplyDeletecheers, dana
Sophia, I love the painting you did for your friend! Very special! I am sorry I missed sunday sketches again! I have been sick! Maybe it's better for me just to visit ;o) LOL! Take Care and be well ;o)
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting this, each week I stretch myself because I feel I have committed to these challenges. I have learned so much from the practice and the doing of producing something each week.
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