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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

WOYWW 92

Hello WOYWWers, are you ready to hop around the world? Take a peek at other crafty people's desks, thanks to the wonderful Julia of Stamping Ground who gathers a whole lot of those people on her site. Take a look and have fun visiting all those creative spaces.

Perhaps some of you remember what was on my desk last week:


Over the past few days I continued working on this canvas - I'm not a very fast worker, especially not when there are so many other things to do. Yesterday it looked like this:


And today, I was finally able to finish it.


This is my first canvas for the She Art Workshop with Christy Tomlinson I'm taking at the moment. Her girls usually don't have faces, but I couldn't leave my girl without any kind of face. I haven't painted faces before and I practised a lot until I just did it - nothing elaborate as you can see - and I'm quite happy with the result. I had incredible fun creating this canvas, playing around. I looked forward to it every day. I'm so glad I signed up for this class.
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50 comments:

  1. MarianneMarch 8, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Her face is so lovely. I like how this collage/ painting turned out.

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  2. soraya nulliahMarch 8, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Carola-I LOVE LOVE LOVE your painting!!! Seriously cute! I am so glad that you are enjoying your SHE ART class...A lot of great reviews from people taking her class. Also-so glad we are taking BYW together as well. Isn't it seriously amazing??? xxx

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  3. NickyMarch 8, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Love the finished canvas and the sentiment you have one it - I too like faces and smiles of add them to stamps that dont lol - happy WOYWW ~ Nicky 2

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  4. Maria OntiverosMarch 8, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    SHE is so happy looking! I got so inspired by all the She Art posts that I pulled out rub-ons today for my art journal page. LOL!
    Rinda

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  5. SarahMarch 8, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Wonderful canvas - looks like you really had fun. Great colours and layering! take your time - I am so slow too!
    Sarah or Sasa at 4

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  6. MarjoMarch 8, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Wow, I love your finished canvas!

    Thanks for the peek and sharing. Hugs, Marjo #6

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  7. HelenMarch 9, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    What a fantastic canvas! Love how it turned out - I would never have known you were going down that route.

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  8. Franka BenjaminsenMarch 9, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Your canvas looks wonderful. I never made one by myself, but I hope I can do it once. I'm also a slow worker and I don't care because it's fun to make all these Arts.
    Franka

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  9. Julia DunnitMarch 9, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Oh how marvellous is that - cheerful and bright - and the face is perfect! Every daughter should have one! Love your Altoid tin stuffed with colours!

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  10. foxysueMarch 9, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    I'm totally in love with your girl, face, frock and all!

    Sue x

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  11. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    I missed out last week but glad you re-visited the project THIS week - it's fab. What a serene expression she has!

    Happy WOYWW

    Mary Anne

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  12. HeARTworksMarch 9, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    This is great! I've seen some collages from some others who joined this workshop- looks like you're all having a lot of fun and are all inspired! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  13. Ginnie HartMarch 9, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    OMG, Carola. You are quite the artist! I love not only the finished canvas but the image of your work space. It made my fingers itchy just seeing it. :) In fact, just last week I got out my colored felt-tipped pens and colored a Native American mandela. Something I haven't done in years! It felt so good.

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  14. donnalouiserodgersMarch 9, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    indeedy, there is nothing better than that wonderful buzz feeling when you do a new thing and it comes up good, yeehah - go conquer that world girl!!!

    dx

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  15. Kat SlomaMarch 9, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    I love how this turned out! THe words are so inspirational. I will have to look at that class!

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  16. okienurseMarch 9, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    Very nice! I love your finished canvas. Makes me want to get up the nerve to try one. Thanks for sharing. Vickie #69

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  17. DiMarch 9, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    Fantastic result! No face seems a bit spooky to me - and yours is ready to conquer the world :) Di x

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  18. CathyMarch 9, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    Fabulous canvas, love those bright colours.
    Happy WOYWW
    Cathy xx

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  19. JoZart DesignsMarch 9, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    I think you have created such character in her face with simple detail... it really works and I agree that facial features are needed. Love her!
    thanks for popping by my blog,
    JoZarty x

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  20. GlendaMarch 9, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    I love this. Well worth the time it took to finish!

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  21. alexaMarch 9, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    She is just delightful! And I share your dislike of blank faces too ..

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  22. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Fab desk and creations!

    Happy WOYWW

    Ali x #89

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  23. Moy YinMarch 9, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    I love your collage art canvas. It is amazing. Will check out the class.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Moy Yin#1

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  24. windrock studioMarch 9, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Hey Carola, I really like this piece, I like it alot! Nice color and energy about it ... good job!
    Susan

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  25. The Crafty ElfMarch 9, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Wow, I would have never thought it would end up looking like that, simply wonderful. She is adorable and I love the phrase you used. Thanks for letting me peek this week.

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  26. Berry March 9, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    What a fabulous canvas Carola! Sucj bright colours hugs Rebekah xx 108

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  27. ChelleMarch 9, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! 91

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  28. Cauliflower CupcakeMarch 9, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    That canvas looks great - it makes all the difference when you can't wait to get on with projects like that each day.
    Happy WOYWW
    Rebecca(#42)

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  29. MinxyMarch 9, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Love how it progressed, and it turned out fab :)
    Stay Inky
    hugs Minxy #65

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  30. shazsilverwolfMarch 9, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Love the canvas- I am inspired to have a go with these sometime this year, Shaz #118

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  31. Kay L. DaviesMarch 9, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Beautifully done, Carola.
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  32. BiomouseMarch 9, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    How fun! I love your canvas prep and all that background work-beautiful. Oh and I'm with you about having to have faces on human figure drawings-I can't just leave them faceless! Too sweet my dear and thank you for your comments always at my blog, you're so kind.

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  33. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Oh she is so sweet. Her face sets the tone for the entire piece! It is great Carola. Sounds like a fun class. Happy WOYWW!

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  34. PunaMarch 9, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    What a beautiful piece of art!

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  35. Caroline HallettMarch 9, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    fabulous canvas - happy WOYWW x

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  36. Silvia(Barnie)March 9, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Wunderschön, eine ganz tolle Seite, ich bin begeistert.

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  37. StarlaMarch 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    What a great canvas! I wasn't around last week, so I am glad you showed the background again. It's nice to see where something started and the end product!

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  38. RossylalahMarch 9, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I think I am going to have to check out these classes Carola. Love what you have done. I like to see the photos of "whats on your desk" its like a mini workshop giving an insight on how and what you have done.

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  39. Bugged DesignsMarch 9, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    That's lovely. I always struggle with faces.

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  40. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    That's a wonderful piece and it looks like it was a lot of fun to make. TFS.

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  41. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Hi Carola, thank you so much for commenting on my blog, I wrote an answer to you there.

    We definitely share a passion for photography, art and learning by doing! ;) It's so nice to meet you!

    Mir fällt erst jetzt auf, dass ich ja auch in deutsch schreiben kann, aber das kommt mir etwas unhöflich vor, da mich die anderen Leser vermutlich nicht verstehen...
    Verrätst Du, wo aus welchem Teil Deutschlands Du herkommst? Ich wohne im Norden bei den Stadtmusikanten.

    Herzliche Grüße,
    Katharina

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  42. Christine E-EMarch 9, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    you can't tell faces are not your expertise! she is adorable!

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  43. voodoo vixenMarch 9, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    WOW Carola, your canvas has turned out fantastic and I love your girl and the colours are stunning!!

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  44. alexaMarch 10, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Hi again and thank-you for popping over to see me! In response to your question, this is the first year I've done this. Can't manage to do a week every week, and too much goes by in a month to remember, but a fortnight feels about right. Just experimenting. Many thanks again, and will be visiting often. :)

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  45. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 10, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    She is beautiful...I LOVE your art! I showed my new tag from OWOH this morning and gave a link to your blog! Hope you can stop by! A couple of days ago, I showed a collage frame of tags that I put together and yours is there, too! Thanks! ♥

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  46. lisaMarch 10, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    What a fantastic canvas. You have got some much detail in it and your lady's face is perfect, it suits her so well. Well done you.
    Thanks for sharing your beautiful artwork.
    hugs Lisa (119)

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  47. DragonMarch 11, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Woo, Carla, this is just so fab... I love her face and the colours are so vibrant... Great work
    Frankie
    xx

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  48. ElizabethMarch 11, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Wow, what a transformation - the finished canvas is terrific and I love her face. Elizabeth x #97

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  49. Gez ButterworthMarch 11, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    AMAZING creation.. I love her face :)
    Wishing you a lovely weekend. Hugs, Gez.xx

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  50. SusanMarch 11, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Hi Carola,
    Love your canvas...it is fabulous. Thanks for photographing your process too. I love seeing how you got to the finished product.
    I ended up working 3 days in a row and I am exhausted. Not surprising since it has been 6 years since I last worked as a teacher. The icing on the cake is I received a paycheck! Woo hoo me! Cha-ching I'm going shopping!
    Susan xxox
    http://stamponme.blogspot.com/

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