a sunflower and love 23

Mona Pendleton | Sunday, February 7, 2016 @ 9:52 PM | , , , , ,

Hi! I hope you had a great weekend! I had a lot of fun hiking, biking, painting and paper crafting. It's week 3 in the online painting workshop that I'm currently taking with one of my favorite artists Dreama Tolle Perry. This week we are painting a sunflower along with carnations in a blue jar:
Here's my sample on a 9" x 12" canvas board. I'm going to give this one another go on the same size panel then jump to a "20 x 20" canvas to hang in my studio.



 I also created a Valentine's Day card featuring a variety of die cuts, flowers and pretty patterned papers from my stash:
I'm linking my painting to the Paint Party Friday site:
For card sketch inspiration, I'm joining along with the MOJO Monday sketch challenge:
I was inspired by the hearts, shades of pretty pinks and kraft at the Card Concept challenge using a Clean and Layered style:
Thanks so much for visiting ~ I hope you have a great week!
Be Sweet ;)
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23 Sweet Comments So Far:

mamablitger said...

Mona this is stunning. Love your Sunflower painting and the vibrant colors. I know you are in a learning proces. But to me it looks fabulous and very proffessional.
Also your Valentine card is great. Love that you kept it simple. But it is so sweet and adorable. The scallop edge around the heart looks lovely.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful art. You ate such a talented artist creating the most awesome projects. Mixed media, paintings, cards, home decor vintage style... You manage it all.
Hugs to you from Monica... Spain

Petra Swart said...

Your painting looks amazing and the card is so soft and beautiful, Mona!!! TFS
Have a great week!!!

Marjan said...

Love your artwork, those colors really pop, a beautiful bouquet! The card so soft and feminine, lovely!

Pamellia said...

Wow Mona, your art today is a beautiful whirlwind of colour! Love your card too, great take on the sketch. hugs :)

Ros Crawford said...

Your artwork is beautiful ... love the way you captured the movement in that sunflower! Such a pretty card too!

sandie said...

Your painting is stunning. Your card is so very elegant and pretty. Love the use of the papers and those sweet flowers. Thanks for joining TCC

alexandra s.m. said...

Mona, you "wow" me every single time!
Your new painting is STUNNING!
Beautiful card as well
Thank You~

Mirna said...

Amazing! Love the colors! You are so talented!

DVArtist said...

Wonderful painting. Great color and detail.

Lisa said...

Oh wow, Mona, your sunflower looks amazing!! The colors are so vibrant and beautiful!! I wish I could paint like you!! The card is absolutely gorgeous!! I love the papers and design!! Perfect take on the sketch!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Patty O'Malley said...

Pretty canvas and card, Mona! I love sunflowers.

Diane Jaquay said...

WOW, Mona, the colors on this canvas are just glorious!!! I love sunflowers and this one is amazing!

Lisa Elton said...

Wonderful vivid colors in your painting Mona, so pretty! Your card is feminine and lovely!

MackieMade Paper Creations said...

Your paintings are so vibrant! Love them!
And your card is just so pretty and sweet! Love that big Valentine!
Thanks for sharing it with us here at The Card Concept!

Greta said...

A perfect Valentine, Mona, & gorgeous sunflower! You're so talented!

Cheryl W. said...

Gorgeous painting, Mona, and your card is just fabulous. I love both projects.

Pauline said...

Stunning canvas Mona, so bright and vivid! Lovely card too with some of my favourite papers!

SewPaperPaint said...

This is my favorite painting yet! Your strokes are getting more and more beautiful and intentional. The card is so pretty too! Meant to say I have been seeing some cute cards made with cupcake art as a focal point. You should totally scan your cupcake painting and use it as ephemera! Would make some lovely Valentines!!! ;0 Hugs, Autumn

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

Such a gorgeous painting. Love those bold colors. A sweet, sweet card, too. The kraft and pink are so lovely together. Thanks for playing along with us over at The Card Concept!

Astrid Maclean said...

Oh wow Mona, that painting is so striking, it looks amazing! Love how you managed to do the petals, so very clever! Your card is gorgeous too with those lovely soft colours!

Davi said...

Love the bold colors of your painting MOna, it will be beautiful in your studio! The card is very pretty, has such a soft look :)

Lynette Jacobs said...

Your painting is amazing Mona...I cannot believe that you have grown so much in your style in such a short time. It is obvious that you have a natural flair for art.

Dea Lenihan said...

Mona I was late to see this--glad I went back to see. Gorgeous. Have a great weekend! xo


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