Friday, January 13, 2012

PPF and achieving my aim...

Last week I decided that a big goal for this year was to give away more of my attempts of getting my art on....i am in the process of making 4 pieces for friends and family...
this is the photo of one almost done...the colour is a bit brighter in this photo maybe.

It has lots of layers of stuff...maybe a bit too much...lol..but i am learning...ha ha ha...it says...you make me happy, when skies are grey....

I am linking this to PPF...




I would also love to give a big huge cyber hug to Esther ..i was such a lucky girl to have won a competition she had running...honestly, i have loved E.s work from the word go...i call her E and also the queen of texture....go check her out, she is an inspiration, and a gorgeous girl to boot!!!Thanks E...xxx

Until next time
lots of it
Mandy
xxx

46 comments:

Sunshineshelle said...

You radiate joy & colour, looks like these will be canvases of delight, keep painting girl! Happy PPF :)

Anonymous said...

They're fantastic Mandy! I really love that top one. And I love Esther too :)

Sarah Lou said...

Wow!! love it. Cant wait till school goes back and we can do a how to day ( with instant coffee - but ill make something nice to take the shine off the instant!).

Thanks for sharing all teh links you do i love a good blog surf.

Nicola said...

Hi Mandy, what gorgeous work! LOVE those bright beautiful colours, and the little girl is too cute!

Anne Manda said...

Amazing, lovely, joyful and happy colors! <3

Diane said...

These make me smile--I love everything about them.
P.S. E (Esther) is great!
:)

Ginny said...

Wow, I really love your work. The details on the little girl are awesome. I really love her braids.

Netty said...

Beautiful sunshine filled piece of art, totally love it. Loving all your other pieces as well Mandy. Happy PPF, x

SHERI COOK said...

I am soooo drawn to your color palette in all the images above. Love your style and expression.
Happy PPF!
Sheri Cook
HappyHorseStudio

Anonymous said...

this is so lovely - I like that the girl doesn't have any facial features and the little flowers on it. Just beautiful!

carol l mckenna said...

Lovely creation and she is adorable ~ other creations are wonderful and coming along well ~~ thanks, namaste, carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^

Rae said...

Love your colors...and the layers, love it!!!!

Catherine Denton said...

Oh this is gorgeous, I love the layers and the color. Can one ever have too many layers? I think not. :)

Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog.

Crystal said...

Wonderful! I love the colors! :-)

Daniele Valois said...

Mandy, I think you have found your nitch. This is great. You really are doing these girls fantastically! Love all the color too!

Å olanje na domu-Waldorf said...

Painting is gorgeous! Love all those layers. And congrats on winning. :)

GlorV1 said...

Love all your pieces. Great work. Very happy colors.

Abela said...

I love that Blue Bird. Saludos

Gloria j Zucaro said...

Beautiful and happy! I love seeing all the components you use.

Anonymous said...

I totally agree with all the other comments. Very uplifting work. I like all the colors as well. Happy PPF! :-)

Christine said...

love your WIP! very cheerful colours.

Unknown said...

So cheerful and springy!! Love it!

Mary C. Nasser said...

Wonderfully rich, layered works!
Love your blues!! My fave color!

Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art

Joanna said...

You go girl!!! You are really getting your art on...keep it going!! & wow, these are going to make for the most wonderful & touching gifts :)

All are so colorful & magical :)

xoxo

E Makes Art said...

Awww!!! Thanks so much for the love Mandy!! You HAVE been there from the very beginning of my wee blog, so I was very happy when you won so I could repay your kindness and spoil you like you do me!! You're the best!! And of course I'm loving your latest art piece... so sweet and I would wear her dress, lol!!

A big cyber hug back to you!
xoEsther

Robin Panzer Art said...

Love your You Make me Happy piece! ~Happy PPF #2 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33

Unknown said...

Fun, fun, FUN I like them all, but your bird literally SINGS to me!
Happy PPF,
Stephanie

Carol said...

These are so full of life!!11 Layers of it and I love them :0)

amanda73 said...

omg these are all amazing mandy, i just love your art work

wednesday said...

Well, if this didn't cheer up the recipient, then it's hopeless.

Lisabella Russo said...

The layers are wonderful and I'd have the hardest time not touching your art :). I think the bird is fantastic!

DVArtist said...

Really lovley work. Bright and happy art.
Nicole/Beadwright

Unknown said...

love your art very much I also read the other blog about the babies in the cicu and all that your family and they went through wow. we must always count our blessings and thank god for the strength to get through this life with love, joy faith, hope and more faith and hope !

- KAT-

Abela said...

Mandy, I have already discovered who is the Blue Bird, the translation I had confused... hahaha. XO

*jean* said...

i think it is darling and a welcome brightening of my otherwise dreary snow day...happy PPF!

Kristin Dudish said...

Oh I love lots of color and texture :) And those buttons... Fantastic!

xo
Kristin

Theresa said...

I love all the colors & delightful paintings in the last two posts. Lovely! Happy PPF!

Kristin said...

HOW PRETTY! I too love all your bold color and I say bring on the layers, lol! Really beautiful - and I love your penmanship too ;)
Lucky Girl to have won E's stash - it looks absolutely gorgeous ;) xoxoxo

Unknown said...

I just love you painting.. Looks so cute. Happy PPF..

Molly said...

This DOES make me happy when skies are grey!! What a fun piece!

Heather Foust said...

You can never have enough layers if you ask me! This painting is just wonderful. All the colors and textures are great! Happy PPF!!

Anonymous said...

wow this is gorgeous, I love all the layers and the vivid colors!

Pam Tucker said...

Oh, I LOVE your work! The gorgeous colors just pop! And I believe there is no such thing as too many layers! ;)

peggy gatto said...

what a delightful piece!

Alicia C said...

such gorgeous work - I LOVE the 3 dimensionality of buttons and butterflies! What a great piece...

BTW read back on the story of your son - I sincerely hope he's doing better. (I actually read from the beginning, LOL and am amazed at your fortitude and HAPPY that everyone is fine so far)

One point from the naturopath's apothecary (take it or leave it - God knows you can't replace modern medicine) - GARLIC is his best friend.

Boosts the immune system AND helps pretty specifically with lung inflammation.

Garlic and onion. Finding ways to incorporate these in his diet might make a long- term difference. I may soon post a blog entry re. a particular recipe for onion smoothie (yum!!) and other respiratory health things that has taken me out of tight spots now and again.

best of luck!

Everything's Blue said...

These are lovely - well done! xx

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