Thursday, May 2, 2013

PPF: Sketching During a Budget Meeting

While at work the other day, I found myself sitting in a Budget Committee meeting. Lots of numbers; news somewhat discouraging. I started sketching on my notepad and came up with this simple pencil drawing. I liked it so much that I tore it out and took it home. I water-colored it and stuck in my sketchbook. I went back to this bookmarked post from The Skinny Artists (filled with tons of great quotes) and grabbed a quote that I thought went well. It says, "Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them." And that's my offering for Paint Party Friday.
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33 comments:

  1. AmyMay 2, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    Well, that's good way to deal with gloomy economics!

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  2. BeverlyMay 2, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    I smiled as soon as I saw the sketch...and I was in need of a smile, thank you!

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  3. GigglesMay 3, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    Very nice! Very sage quote! Works perfectly with this pretty piece!!

    Happy ppf.

    Hugs Giggles

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  4. Mary BMay 3, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    a very sweet sketch and much better than a dreary meeting.

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  5. helenaMay 3, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    I always find it easier to listen if I'm doodling too - great image and quote

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  6. MiriamMay 3, 2013 at 2:38 AM

    Beautiful and a great way to deal with gloomy news. I love that quote too and always think of it when I photograph the dandelion and her clock.

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  7. SianMay 3, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    Sketching during a budget meeting seems like an excellent use of time and I know an accountant who would agree with you

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  8. www.dorissdaughter.comMay 3, 2013 at 3:56 AM

    Isn't it amazing where you can get inspiration from! If you hadn't gone to that dull meeting you may not have created such a lovely painting. I love the quote too:)

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  9. carol l mckennaMay 3, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    Very elegant art work ! Beautiful! ~ Happy Weekend ^_^

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  10. AnonymousMay 3, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Beautiful sketch Rinda and I love that you did it during a boring budget meeting! :)

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  11. ComfyMom~StaceyMay 3, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    wonderful sketch! love the quote too!

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  12. Jo MurrayMay 3, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Perfect...I can't think of a better way to sit through a budget meeting.

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  13. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    Smart way to cope with a budget meeting! Sweet sketch, I love orange flowers.

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  14. KarenMay 3, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    These look far too beautiful to be weeds! What a great way to spend the time in a dreary meeting.

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  15. DianneMay 3, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    it's tough for me to make it through a meeting without drawing something. so glad you put this in your journal and added color...lovely! happy PPF!

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  16. ~*~Patty SMay 3, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Perfect quote (I ♥ quotes!) to go with your brilliant sketch ... way to make lemonade out of a lemon of a meeting!

    Hope you have a nice weekend...
    oxo

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  17. MelissaMay 3, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    I tried my hand at a little sketching this week - it's not nearly as good as yours. Maybe I should find a boring budget meeting to attend & see if that helps! :>)

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  18. Linda KunsmanMay 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    Love the quote you chose for your sketch. I'd have kept it too-makes me smile-nice way to soften a budget meeting! Happy PPF!

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  19. Carolyn DubeMay 3, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    Best use of a budget meeting! Love your flowers and quote! Happy PPF!

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  20. IvyMay 3, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    What a nice way to make the time go by faster in your meeting! HPPF!

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  21. Deb @ PaperTurtleMay 3, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Glad to know that I'm not the only one who doodles during meetings! ;o) Your sketch is really cool, Rinda, and I love the quote about weeds. Awesome!

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  22. ViolaMay 3, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    This is so lovely! and I love the color of the flowers! sure weeds are flowers too! =)

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  23. Tracey FKMay 3, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    the only thing that used to get me through those sort of meetings was sneaky drawings... love this one and thanks for the link to the quote page...xx

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  24. DVArtistMay 3, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Drawing through a meeting makes them think you are taking notes. LOL Love the drawing
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  25. SusanneMay 3, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Well, this has to be the best outcome of all time from a budget meeting. Lovely. PS I have a whole front yard full of "friends."

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  26. IreneMay 3, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Great drawing that came out of that boring meeting.

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  27. Ayala ArtMay 3, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    aw! how cute is that!? Even if crunching numbers was not fun, something adorable came out of the meeting :o)

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  28. soulbrushMay 4, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    Perfect way to get through the bore yaaawn. Happy PPF and have a great weekend.

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  29. aimeeMay 4, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    sketching during a budget meeting? you are my kind of girl!!

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  30. UnknownMay 5, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    That sounds like the best way to spend a budget meeting. Love your use of the quote as well.

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  31. dentheMay 5, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    Sketching flowers when sitting in a gloomy meeting, now who doesn't cheer up by that! Love that quote too! Thnx for the link!

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  32. bellefrogworksMay 5, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    I love what you produced in a gloomy and probably boring meeting. HPPF

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  33. Missus WookieMay 7, 2013 at 1:36 AM

    That is a lovely quote and sketch - glad you were inspired by the budget ;)

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