My Red Velvet Rose

The pictures doesn't do this Rose justice - it is absolutely magnificient!!!!!  My neighbor gave the plant to me a couple of years ago - she didn't like it.  I don't think I have a green thumb - this beautiful thing grew itself.  I bet I have had at least 3 dozen long stem red roses off of this plant this year.  I wish I knew what kind it is - I have this one on my desk at work and everyday it opens even more.  I must paint this -

MY GERMAN SOCKS!

Here we are!!!!! I bought this yarn in Munich, Germany last month - they have wonderful yarn shops over there.  I bought 2 skeins of this - I will have to post what it is when I post the finished product - I can't remember and I don't have the label with me.  Plus it is written in German - it has a free sock pattern, in German, which I don't read of speak - if anyone would like it, I will forward it to you!

I'm doing the Basketweave Ribbing Sock Pattern kindly posted free by Marguerite of http://www.stitchesofviolet.blogspot.com/ - again Marguerite, thank you.

I have another pair of socks that I started from the toe up and ready to do the heel turn - or whatever it is called - and afraid to challange it.  So I started these when I saw Marguerite's pattern - sounded simple but now I'm at the other end of the heel thinging - getting scared!  But I must pursue!!!!  Be strong - fight the challange - don't I sound strong?

We will see -  stay tuned for the next chapter!

PEG'S JOURNAL

Here is something that I have done this summer - I made 6 of these for my bestest friends!  Truly my the best support group you could ever wish for!  I covered  a wirebound journal completely with paper and added the embellishments - I custom each one for each person's personality - it was a lot of fun to do.

Please keep checking back on my blog - I am into a little of everything right now.  The old Bev is back - as my previous post indicated I have had a rough summer but feeling much better now.

I'm doing a little painting, a little knitting, a little scrapbooking, etc. -  the muse is back in me - just so that I finish something!!!!!

Thanks for looking!!!1

BLOOMING SUNFLOWER

Good morning everyone!!!!!

Long time - no see!  I'm sorry but I have had a tough summer - my oldest daughter passed away the end of June and it has really taken a tole on me.  I'm getting better and I go on as I can. 

Here is my last art rendering!!!!! This is an original by me!!!!!

This is a Color Pencil Painting - ready for sale - either prints or the original!  Please email if you are interested and we will talk pricing and shipping.

Thank you -

I will be gone from the 26th of September until the 6th of October though - a very, very much needed vacation.

Please check back often - I think that I'm back.

Bev

UPDATE ON PELICAN

I'm liking this better and better - I know his one foot is definitely not done - my husband wants me to put in a surprise - like a shrimp boat far in the back or an umbrella on the beach - but I can't decide what to do - I would love some advice.

I also know that I want more color in the beak - they are not colorful birds but I still want a tad more.

Stay tuned for more!

NEXT STAGE OF PELICAN

I have changed my mind about the background - I like this idea better since it won't be taking away from the Pelican much!

PELICAN IN DAYTONA BEACH

This is prismacolor on mi-teintes goldish color paper. He is standing on a railing and there will be water, then a stone wall (I think). Just kind of playing it by ear.  I don't like the sky at all but bear with me!

FINAL STAGE OF BEAR (I think)

And here is a closeup of her also!

This isn't the best photo - the flash was too bright on the right side.

I think that I am done - Please contact me if you are interested - I'm getting ready to take her and have my prints made.

NEXT STAGE OF BEAR

Here is the (maybe) final picture of Bear. As you can see, the reference photo is there also - I wasn't particular that it matched exactly - just that it looked like a real cat!

Bear - part 3

Here is the almost finished posting of Bear - I think the eyes really get you - I should change it to Bear's Stare-Down! I have to do a couple more finishing touches.

If you would be interested in purchasing him - please email me.

Thanks for looking!