Thursday, September 23, 2010

happy birthday to me!

charcoal on Strathmore paper

Jack will be 13 tomorrow. He's thrilled as you can see here! We're celebrating with walks and treats and a swim...like almost every other day.

: )

I'm painting a series of skyscapes and charcoal sketches really get me limbered-up for the range of values needed. Artist Laurel Daniel is exceptional in capturing the subtleties and contrasts in her landscapes.

7 comments:

  1. OOPS, Marilyn, I commented from my daughter's account a minute ago...why don't these young people log off??? hahaha V....

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  2. OOPS again...it looks like the comment from daughter's account did not go throuugh anyway!...I wanted to say THANKS for YOUR nice comment, and that I have not looked in to your blog for a while and that I LOVE your charcoal animals/dogs....great work, and happy birthday to HAPPY Mr. Jack!

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  3. awww, happy birthday Jack-here's wishing a belly rub for you. Gorgeous drawing.

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  4. Very good works, this frame is original, it shows you love these friends of his.

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  5. Beautiful drawing. Happy Birthday to Jack.

    I love your work.

    Take care,

    Barbara

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  6. Really great work Marilyn, I love that pose!

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  7. You are so good - I love the marks, I love the composition, I love the personality you caught!! And thank you for your kind mention.

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