a great adventure 25

Mona Pendleton | Thursday, July 16, 2015 @ 10:12 PM | , , , , , ,

Hi there! Today I have an art journal page to share that was inspired by the beautiful Hibiscus flowers here on Maui :) I brought a very limited number of supplies with me including a variety of ColourArte Twinkling H20s, Prima stamps, Prima White Gesso, Prima Modeling Paste, an assortment of stencils and my art journal. I like to try my crafty hands at anything creative, so I thought this trip would be a great time to play in my art journal having fun. Please keep in mind, I don't claim to be able to paint like Monet and I find it extremely challenging to draw faces but like to try regardless.
Here's what my initial sketch looked like before bringing her to life with beautiful ColourArte Twinkling H20s Shimmering Watercolors:
My girl kind of looks sad so my goal is to try to draw the next one with a much more cheerful expression :)
I randomly stamped the butterflies then added lots of texture using Prima White Gesso along with a couple different stencils:
For the sentiment, I used a Tim Holtz sticker with a few scribbles around it :)
I'm entering this page in the following challenges: 
For color inspiration the Colour Me...! challenge 

the Mixed Media World where the challenge is to create using Stencils 
the Art it Friday ~ Show Your Face inspiration post.

Thanks so much for visiting :)
I hope you have a great weekend!
Be Sweet ;)
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25 Sweet Comments So Far:

Greta said...

I love how you used the stencils here, Mona & you draw beautifully! What a wonderful quote--Enjoy your vacation!

Antonia said...

Hi Mona,
What a beautiful drawing! I love the way you have built the background and the little butterflies fit fine in there! Thanks for joining us at Colour Me...!
Hugs, Antonia

Marjan said...

Your drawing looks lovely, I especially love the Hibiscusflower, you've caught that really well. Beautiful page too. Enjoy your stay on Maui!!

Pamellia said...

Wow Mona, absolutely incredible! Is there anything you can't do! Well done with her face and that flower looks real! hugs :)

Lisa Elton said...

You did a wonderful job with her face and the hibiscus is beautiful!!

Samra said...

Mona, your drawing is amazing even with no coloring! Gorgeous! Enjoy Maui :)

Lisa said...

She is absolutely gorgeous, Mona!! You totally brought her to life in color!! I love the beautiful hibiscus, too!! This is fabulous!! I hope you have a wonderful trip!! I'm jealous!! Safe travels and have a great time :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Sherrie K. said...

Absolutely gorgeous! She is so beautiful! Have a wonderful trip~safe travels my friend!
Sherrie K

Cheryl W. said...

I love your hibiscus girl! I think she looks more pensive than sad. Regardless, she's lovely!

Jill Norwood said...

I think your girl and page are beautiful. It looks like she is contemplative to me. :)

Ros Crawford said...

It's wonderful!! That hibiscus is gorgeous!

Deborah Frings said...

I don't think she looks sad, more contemplative! This is absolutely beautiful. Such a lovely page and super sentiment. Enjoy your trip. xxx

Patty O'Malley said...

Beautiful page, Mona!

Susan Lankford said...

Very soft and pretty! Have a wonderful time...I'm sure you are! ;-)

Kathy Bradley said...

Mona,
She is quite lovely, as is your whole journal page. I'm sure once she realizes she is on Maui - she will have big smiles!

GabrielleH said...

Beautiful artwork, Mona! Hope you are having a wonderful time!

Fiona said...

Fabulous page! Love the hibiscus too! Safe travels!

Valentyna Komisarenko said...

This's beautiful! Love your drawing and colouring, and texture! Thank you for playing with us at Colour Me!

Mary Chen said...

So well done, Mona! Absolutely gorgeous!

Bhavana said...

Ohh its gorgeous.. Thanks for joining us at Colour Me!!

Gale Evans said...

Beautiful hibiscus girl! Stunning!

Kim Dellow said...

Just so pretty Mona, gorgeous. Thanks for linking up to Show Your Face and for the shout out too. Kx

Kerry said...

Beautiful artwork, Mona! Absolutely gorgeous!

Pauline said...

Absolutely gorgeous, so sweet!

Cindy Percovich said...

Gorgeous drawing Mona! Can't get over how talented you are!


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