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Sunday, August 3, 2014
Cups a mugs, My mug, Sirkka Jalava
I always use this mug when I`ll have tea or coffee at home. It is an old mug, several decades (can feel as centuries) i would say, but still "going strong". I made it with dry pastel and charcoal, I am in a period of pastel now.
Lynn, it looks feminine, there is a text in the side Mother`s mug, and that says all, also roses and rosettes, although I must confess that I did not draw thwm. Thank you, Lynn!
LOL. Funny how we change, isn't it? One day I love watercolor, the next day acrylic, or pen and ink. I have never tried pastels. Are they chalk or oils? You did a good job with them on the mug.
Agree, Penny, its funny, but sometimes it is just to change when you are feeling that. I use now chalk or also named dry pastels. I don`t like oil pastels - yet. Thanks for your words about my mug!
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beautiful mug!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Laurie!
ReplyDeleteNothing like a hot cup of coffee in an old mug. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteNicole/Beadwright
Yes, I agree Nicole and it must be the same, old mug, any new is not accepted! Thank you!
DeleteSirkka, lovely job on your mug! I like the combination of the pastel and charcoal.
ReplyDeleteJoan, thank you! The combination of pastel and charcoal is something I am working on now, with them I can draw and have colours.
DeleteThis one is so feminine and pretty, though as a mug, strong looking. I like your choice of pastels on the gray background!
ReplyDeleteLynn, it looks feminine, there is a text in the side Mother`s mug, and that says all, also roses and rosettes, although I must confess that I did not draw thwm. Thank you, Lynn!
DeleteOh Sirkka, it is just gorgeous. Warm, soft colors, so much warmth.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Margaret! The softness perhaps comes from the pastels I used this time. I am in love with pastels for the moment!
DeleteYou do great things with them!
DeleteLOL. Funny how we change, isn't it? One day I love watercolor, the next day acrylic, or pen and ink. I have never tried pastels. Are they chalk or oils? You did a good job with them on the mug.
ReplyDeleteAgree, Penny, its funny, but sometimes it is just to change when you are feeling that. I use now chalk or also named dry pastels. I don`t like oil pastels - yet. Thanks for your words about my mug!
DeleteWhat a lovely pastel drawing ~ love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rose of Walk in the Woods, I appreciate that!
Deleteoh Gee it is beautiful!
ReplyDeletesparkle, thank you for your words!
DeleteBeautifully done, love the softness of the pastels and charcoal
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandee, the medium itself makes the painting soft I think.
ReplyDeleteVery good :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ann!
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