Face(s) 17 of "29 Faces"

Today is Face 17 and, since I don't have a lot of time, I am adding a painting I completed in 2011 that is full of faces!

"Forest Friendships"

Today, on a rainy day in February 1968, my husband and I were wed.

No gift can top the 44 years we have spent together!

Face 16

I guess I was in a silly mood today when I drew this sketch ... I was remembering when the kids were little and I would let them have a bubble bath and they would sink down below the bubbles and pop up!  I guess a good title for this sketch could be ....

"Bubble Wrapped"

 

Faces 12 and 13 of "29 Faces"

I originally drew these two sketches for Brenda Swenson's "75 Day Sketch Challenge" for Ayala Art's "29 Faces Challenge" I took the scanned images into Photoshop and added the black background ... I really like the contrast a black background adds!

Face 12 "Barred Owl"

Face 13 "Camel"

Face 10 of "29 Faces"

Face 10 "Elephant"

 

Ink drawing with background color (black) 

dumped into drawing in Photoshop

Face 9 of "29 Faces"

Face 9 "Lion Cub"

Drawn in ink, red border "dumped" in Photoshop.

Face #4 of 29 Faces

"Flower Child"

"29 Faces Challenge"

New illustrations and fairy paper doll outfits fit for a Monarch (Butterfly)!

I recently finished a couple illustrations of a Monarch Butterfly for a special acquaintance and the "Humming Belles", of course, were on hand to lend their guidance, council and support.  When the drawings were completed the little darlings loved them so much they beseeched me to create an illustration, that could also be used as a coloring page, as well as Monarch Butterfly fairy wings and matching outfit for them to wear!

Well, looking into those sparkling little eyes and sweet smiles ... how could I deny them!  Now they have asked me to post them on the "Humming Belles" blog and share them with all of their friends.  So here we go .......

This first illustration  and coloring page are titled "Monach Butterfly Fairy II"

 

The second Illustration  and coloring page are titled "Monarch Butterfly Fairy III"

 

And finally we have the Monarch Butterfly Fairy Wings and Outfit  that are ready to be colored, cut out, and worn by the "Humming Belles"!

The little sweethearts just love these latest illustrations but they are especially delighted with their new set of fairy wings and matching outfit and tiara!

What you think of these latest additions?  

The "Humming Belles" would love to hear from you!

Take care and be happy!

Undersea Panel Number Three - Fully Colored!

"Undersea Panel Number Three"

"Roses For Norway" Movement

I recently learned of the world wide "Roses For Norway" movement and was very touched by this article I read, http://flowersbyterica.blogspot.com/2011/08/92-of-my-reasons-i-blog4peace-roses-for.html.

As a result, I am sending over three original rose illustrations as my contribution to the bouquet of "Roses For Norway".

"Roses For Norway", in my heart and in my prayers.
You are invited to participate.


Karen Anne

"Humming Belles" Coloring Pages

The "Humming Belles" want you to know they have several delightful coloring pages available to use a backdrops in scenes you create for them.  The page they are sharing with you today is titled "Enchanted Well", which is available in color (8.5"x11"), in black and white (8.5"x11") for you to enhance with colored pencils or markers, and finally in color ACEO/Trading Card size (2.5"x3.5").

Wishing you well!