Thursday, April 18, 2013

PPF: A Peek Inside my Sketchbook and Art Journal

It's been a long time since I've pulled out my sketchbook and art journal, but there's something about spring which pushed my muse in that direction. So, I'm linking up with Paint Party Friday to share this water color painting in my art journal.
And a few sketches in my sketchbook, featuring "Things I See on a Run."  The second deer is kindof goofy, but I like the first deer pretty well. And I enjoyed trying to figure out how best to paint those awesome flowers ("Pride of Madeira") that are everywhere on the coast side these days.  Where is your spring time muse pushing you?
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27 comments:

  1. AmyApril 18, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    That top sketch is really good Rinda - I like the whole tone of these combined entries, I like how they record specific parts of your runs.

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  2. GigglesApril 19, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    Very nice recording nature in such a lovely way!

    Happy ppf!

    Hugs Giggles

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  3. MiriamApril 19, 2013 at 1:05 AM

    I love looking in your sketchbook, the colours on these pages are beautiful.

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  4. sharonApril 19, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    Love your sketches.

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  5. scrappyjackyApril 19, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    I'm really loving your top sketch as well. No chance of seeing deer where I live!

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  6. www.dorissdaughter.comApril 19, 2013 at 1:51 AM

    Lovely sketches, I like the second deer, she has such a sweet face and expressive eyes

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  7. Valerie-JaelApril 19, 2013 at 2:12 AM

    Lovely sketches. M muse is pushing me to paint outside on my balcony! Valerie

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  8. KarenApril 19, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    Every time you post one of these sketchbook pages, I'm inspired to try again. I like both deer very much, as well as the first page---such soft, lovely colors.

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  9. froebelsternchenApril 19, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    fab sketches!
    FROEBELSTERNCHEN FROM AUSTRIA

    HAPPY PPF!


    ART-JOURNAL-JOURNEY
    We would love to welcome you aboard! ;)

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  10. alexaApril 19, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    I love them all: the courage to have a go is to be applauded in itself, but to have talent as well makes it extra special to look at. I really like that whimsical deer!

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  11. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Oh, your journal is so lovely and Spring like ~ lovely work ~ ^_^

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  12. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Your deer are so charming, you have captured their innocence so well......Lupines must be blooming.....masses of flowers are always so spectacular. xox

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  13. GlorV1April 19, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    Nice sketches Rinda. I think you've capture what you've seen very well. Thanks. Happy PPF!

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  14. Linda KunsmanApril 19, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    nice sketches Rinda! You have me thinking I should be attempting some sketching outdoors now that Spring has arrived. Happy PPF!

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  15. DianneApril 19, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    lovely sketches...I like the flowers best...that's just me, I guess. Spring is making me want to draw flowers and trees too! happy PPF!

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  16. UnknownApril 19, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    I love your sketches! I love that they have an imperfect cartoony amazing feel to them! :) Great job!

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  17. DebbieApril 19, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    your deer are so elegant. I love the watercolor paintings!

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  18. UnknownApril 19, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    my springtime muse is still in hibernation. We are still buried in snow and got 8" last night. Boo...right? But, I enjoyed looking at yours! Makes me want to go for a run wherever it is that you are!!

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  19. ~*~Patty SApril 19, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Your sketches are all wonderful and wouldn't I just enjoy seeing those special flowers ... nothing like that here in Virginia!
    Springtime with the leaves coming back on the trees and blossoms bursting everywhere has me snapping photos left and right ... so much beauty to enjoy each and every day
    Wishing you a happy and peaceful weekend Rinda
    oxo

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  20. Missus WookieApril 20, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    Your bug sketch and label made me smile, I like the deer and purple flowers are always a joy :)

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  21. Tracey FKApril 20, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    I love a peek into people's sketchbooks... these are wonderfully you...xx

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  22. DVArtistApril 20, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    You photos would not come through for me. Wishing you a happy PPF
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  23. Ayala ArtApril 20, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    I love the pages! My muse? liek always, pushes into several directions at once... then it goes to hide :oP lol

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  24. Carola BartzApril 21, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    I actually like the "goofy" deer! I immediately recognized the "Pride of Madeira", you captured it very well.
    My spring muse gets me in the garden. I so enjoy digging in the dirt right now.

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  25. MelissaApril 21, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    My muse has been slightly stimied lately be a busy schedule, but I have a photography date with a friend on Thursday . . . and then we'll see where it takes me!

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  26. AnnabelleApril 22, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    I like the whimsy and life of your sketches .
    Nice work : )

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  27. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    They're all wonderful but I must say I really like that first deer.

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