Monday, 29 September 2014

Yay!!! Number 30 in the 30 Day Challenge

 
Ah! I feel both fulfilled and free all at once!
 
I'm thrilled to have completed Leslie Saeta's 30 day painting challenge for the second time. This time being a comparatively easier journey than in September last year because of doing sketches rather than acrylic paintings.

 I scanned this picture and realise now that the scanner is probably only the best option for black and white sketches - it seems to wash out the colour somewhat compared to a photo.

Now that the challenge is over, I have no more excuses not to get stuck into writing and finishing off my book!
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18 comments:

  1. Celia Blanco30 September 2014 at 00:01

    Congratulations Wendy!!! You are amazing, I enjoy following you through the challenge, I see you growing artistically every time! This last sketch is really beautiful!

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    1. Wendy Barrett1 October 2014 at 18:42

      Thanks so much Celia, you have been such a wonderful cheerleader over the duration and very much appreciated!

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  2. Debbie Nolan30 September 2014 at 07:35

    Hooray Wendy - You did it. This final piece is beautiful. Now you can start to write again. Have a great day - hugs!

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    1. Wendy Barrett1 October 2014 at 18:43

      Thanks Debbie I've appreciated each and every comment you have posted and all your good wishes have meant a lot to me.

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  3. Jane30 September 2014 at 11:36

    Lovely sketch Wendy, now time for a little relax I imagine...you have done beautifully !

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    1. Wendy Barrett1 October 2014 at 18:43

      Thanks so much Jane - I've really appreciated your enthusiasm during the challenge!

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  4. Debi Hinshaw30 September 2014 at 15:20

    Hi Wendy, Your work is wonderful and creative! Looking forward to following your blog!!

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  5. Anonymous30 September 2014 at 22:49

    Wendy it was fun to watch your drawings this month. I think I might use your idea in January, if you don't mind!?! :) Are those flowers that you drew today in bloom right now?

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    1. Wendy Barrett1 October 2014 at 18:41

      Hi Shawna, I'd love to see your sketches in January!!
      Yes, these white iceberg roses are currently flowering. I attempted to paint them as pink instead. I wasn't overly happy with the outcome of this one I must admit. I was late pruning my roses so I felt terrible having to cut back some of the new growth to get it into shape - but they are very forgiving. All the Perth gardeners who were more diligent than I and pruned their roses by the first of August are now awash in stunning blooms!

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  6. David Teter1 October 2014 at 00:13

    Wendy, really great to go back and look at the whole collection of drawings for this 30 day Challenge. I am glad you did these instead of another set of paintings like last years. It really showed your skills and renewed passion for it.
    Fun!
    Keep drawing...

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    1. Wendy Barrett1 October 2014 at 18:46

      Thanks David, I really felt I grew considerably by taking on something different, I can highly recommend the thrill of doing these quick spontaneous sketches. Happy painting!

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  7. Asha Sudhaker Shenoy1 October 2014 at 12:07

    Your drawings are a treat to the eyes! Each one is an exclusive piece of art! Congratulations on completing the 30 days challenge in grand manner!

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    1. Wendy Barrett1 October 2014 at 18:46

      Thanks so much for visiting and commenting Asha, congratulations to you too for your challenge achievement!

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  8. Anonymous1 October 2014 at 14:24

    Love this one, Wendy! Good luck with your writing and finishing up your book.

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    1. Wendy Barrett1 October 2014 at 18:47

      Thanks so much Hilje, I think I will need luck with my writing - It can be tricky changing gears from art to writing.

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  9. art by Michael Perchard13 October 2014 at 08:12

    Okay buddy! Congratulations on finishing the challenge. And doing so very well at it! Love al the works you did! All have that wonderful 'Wendy Barrett" touch! Nice! I am going backwards on all the posts I missed! So prolific this month! Hard to keep up with you! Now the best of luck with your book. I imagine the writing process can be so different than painting or sketching? Hope the words come easy for you Mate! Hope all is well in your wonderful corner of the planet. Autumn is great in New England! Foliage colors are amazing.
    Take care cobber!
    Michael

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  10. Wendy Barrett19 October 2014 at 02:14

    Thanks so much for cheering me on Michael! Have been too busy to get back to my writing but hope to this coming week! I hope you're enjoying the fall!
    Your art buddy,
    Wendy

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