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March 19, 2012

Making Marks...

For me, making the first mark on a new sketchbook is always the hardest.  My dear friend, Betty, gave me a beautiful handmade journal for Christmas.  I've been afraid to mess it up - but finally decided now was the time to make my mark!    

Inspired by the sound of a rooster crowing this morning, I started with a simple pencil sketches; added a little ink and and colored pencils.


Texture Tuesday challenge this week is a black and white photo and any of Kim's textures.

Mouseover to see original.




"and then some" texture courtesy of Kim Klassen

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23 comments:

  1. LuiMarch 19, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    I know how that feels. I have several blank journals waiting to be used! Sigh.

    That rooster looks super in monochrome!

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  2. ashokMarch 19, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    very good one!

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  3. Gardening in a SandboxMarch 20, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    How I wish I could draw and then I could make these sweet drawings. Lovely. V

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  4. MimiMarch 20, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Great drawings. Looks great in B&W too.

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  5. LinneaMarch 20, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    This drawing is great. You are very talented.
    Linneas Atelje Photography

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  6. YuèMarch 20, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    very artistic! thanks for the visit

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  7. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    Nice work.

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  8. Desirae RMarch 20, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Great roosters! And I really love the paper in your book. I am working in a book with crappy paper.. but I just have to fill it before I can start a new one..

    Thanks for stopping by and linking up!

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  9. Nadege,March 21, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    Love the roosters. Fantastic blog.

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  10. jillMarch 21, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    Love the drawing of the rooster. Happy crafting

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  11. PeggyMarch 21, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    Wednesday’s sure do come around quick! Trying again to make “All” the rounds. Sure wish I could draw, I have to depend on stamps and magazine clippings to add to my pages. You're quite talented!! Have a great day!

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  12. Clare with paint in her hairMarch 21, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    Fabulous drawings!

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  13. Lisa-JaneMarch 21, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    I can't decide which one I like better! #77

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  14. SophieNewtonMarch 21, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Fabulous sketches x
    Sophie no.88

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  15. MayMarch 21, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Fabulous art work... Stunning, have a great week, Hugs May x x x x No9

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  16. SandeeNCMarch 21, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Beautiful art! I love your drawings! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)

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  17. Julia DunnitMarch 22, 2012 at 5:13 AM

    WoW Pat, I have to say that a crowing morning Rooster would not inspire me to drawing....!! lovely rendition of it, and a new word for me - mouseover...well I never!!

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  18. JeanieMarch 22, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    This is terrific! I know exactly what you mean about making that first mark in the journal, but when you have your talent, I wouldn't worry too much! Will be posting by this weekend the journal making art workshop I was in this past weekend. Now I'm really afraid to write in my new one!

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  19. CraftygasheadZoMarch 22, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Fab journal pages, know what you mean about 'marking' a new one. I feel like that too. Thanks for sharing this WOYWW, It's Thursday and I'm still snooping through the list! Take care Zo xx 22

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  20. RedanneMarch 22, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Well, you have started now so the next page should be less difficult. Loving the rooster(s). Regards, Anne #66

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  21. trisha tooMarch 23, 2012 at 12:02 AM

    Your rooster drawing is delightful--it inspires mixed feelings in me, actually, having had to kick away more than a few rooster attacks . . .

    :)trisha
    #163

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  22. DarnellMarch 23, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    I'm still making my way 'round ... what talent you have! You should be proud of your work and happily fill every page!

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  23. Katherines CornerMarch 26, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Well done, love it! Thank you so much for sharing on the Thursday hop. Sorry it's taken me a little while to get over here. Big Hugs!

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