Tuesday 2 July 2013

This Weeks Drawing....Summer Fields

Hello Lovelies, 
oh I'm so happy to have one of my drawings to share with you sweet people this week, it's been a while hasn't it. 
I have been enjoying sketching since my last blogged picture and if you are not familiar with this relatively new hobby of mine you can see all my previous pictures by clicking  HERE.
A few of you have mentioned that you missed my drawings, which was lovely to hear. The truth is I've missed them too , but I haven't had much time to actually sit down and draw...plus there is always yarn to tempt me. I wonder how people can ever be bored....my head is always full of things I want to make and do.

Anyway, back to my latest drawing. Once again I've been inspired by walking in  the countryside, as I was in my  first drawing back in February. But now it is Summer.....Oh Summer in the countryside , how I LOVE it. The flowers and warmth. The green fields and blue skys ( some days :0) ) The birdsong and buzz of bees , the butterflies and the tall grasses. I find it really makes me happy to get out and enjoy the seasons, and summer, like spring, is especially easy to enjoy.

The picture I've come up with is a combination of images you will probably already be familiar with.

This picture was taken on a walk last week, and blogged about HERE.........


This picture was taken on a family bike ride the week before and blogged about HERE...........

Here is a quick pencil sketch I did when inspiration struck...........


I then drew this in my A4 sketch book, again in pencil, before going over the plants in the foreground in fine pen.........


Then it was time for colouring in. Once again I've stuck with my favourite medium.....coloured pencil
I love a bit of colouring in. It's a gentle, relaxing pastime.

Here is the finished picture..........

 You can click on the images to make them bigger.

I love how this picture has turned out. I think it captures the countryside where I live at this moment....


I copied the pretty house directly from my photo because I loved it's white walls and interesting shape.......


of course it was great fun drawing all the flowers......daisies, butter cups and clover..................


I'm happy that it really looks warm and sunny in the picture


As with all my pictures it was simply drawn for enjoyment , but it's also wonderful to be able to share it here with you lovelies.
Jacquie x
p.s. sorry Tom Tit is not here. I couldn't work out how to include him this time.

54 comments:

  1. Your drawings are beautiful you are very talented

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  2. I think Tom Tit is probably round the back of the house, on the bird feeder...

    Penny
    x

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  3. You can feel the warmth of the sun in your picture. A perfect Summer's day.
    X

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  4. This is a very great drawing.
    Liefs, Melanie

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  5. Jacquie it's lovely - the one where you have penned in the flowers would make a lovely pattern design. And I know where Tom Tit is - sitting on a beach enjoying an ice cream - it is Summer after all! Jane x

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  6. Stunning - I think this is your best - please frame it!
    L.x.

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  7. Absolutely stunning Jacquie, I LOVE al your drawings but this hs to be my absolute favourite.
    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  8. That is so pretty, I love your talent. x

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  9. It looks so inviting, you could just walk across that field an into the house for a cup of tea and a cream scone ....do they do cream tea?

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  10. Oh, it's so lovely and fresh and pretty!

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  11. I love your new picture of the countryside around where you live! So nice to have the wild flowers in the foreground too. The bees are a lovely addition and have replaced Tom Tit while he's on holiday!

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  12. love your drawings,this is fab and the way you highlighted the flowers with the pen look really great and don't over power they compliment nicely,and your Bee that was really life like,he could be a replacement for Tom Tit maybe?

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  13. I think this is my favourite so far! Lovely and summery.

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  14. Lovely- you have really captured the atmosphere:)

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  15. I love this picture , and think it is one of your best so far.
    I have been inspired , and today bought a small sketch pad and some new coloured pencils , just for me . So the kids will have to keep their hands off ,lol.X

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  16. Its so beautiful and summery ... and as always inspiring!!
    x

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  17. Hi Jacquie,Truly lovely!!!Love all the detail!!!Such happy pictures!!!
    Love
    AMarie

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  18. I just adore the drawings! So much talent and so pretty! You could sell these so easily... :)

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  19. I really like how you've used the pen for more definition! :) x

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  20. Lovely summer drawing there, Jacquie. I love the wee bee in the buttercups too. I notice that you didnt use the pen to outline the houses in the distance. Lots to learn from your drawings.
    As always, you inspire me. I am trying to crochet your toadstool using your patterns from the crochet bowl and baby bunnies.
    Thanks.

    Sapna

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  21. Yay! Another drawing! I've so missed them, and was delighted to see this post; I appreciate how you've incorporated elements from two different scenes into one. My husband paints watercolors and, for some reason, has trouble with 'artistic license;' he tends to paint exactly what he sees. As for Tom Tit, I'm imagining him on the ground among the flowers - just out of view - hunting his next meal!

    Continued love and prayers for your Mum's recovery,
    Sharon in Alabama (USA)

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  22. It's SO lovely! Am also a BIG FAN of colouring in.

    noodleBubble X

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  23. It's wonderful, Jacquie! I think this is your best one yet.

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  24. Beautifully captured Jacquie, xox Penny

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  25. It's lovely, I think I can see improvement too since you first started drawing :) The colours are lovely and you've done a great job! I can't draw at all so I'm in no place to comment, but may I make a suggestion? I think this picture would look even better if the things in the foreground had not been outlined in black as I find the black lines a little harsh against the rest of the drawing. It's just a thought anyway, not a criticism by any means.

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  26. I really like the way the foreground and background balance each other. You've really captured the English summer here. x

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  27. Absolutely stunning Jacquie! I love the busy bumble bees :o)

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  28. Wow you are so gifted. Love your drawings they are amazing!! Love the humble mr bumble too xoxo

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  29. this has to be my favourite, how clever you are...i love that view looking through the meadow grass towards the house ;0)

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  30. What a wonderful drawing. So evocative of a summer day. I love the texture of the coloured pencil marks, and the definition around the flowers. The contrast between the flowers and the background gives it real depth. Love your bees too - I can just hear them buzzing! You are so talented. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  31. love the foreground flowers, ali

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  32. How wonderful... you are indeed very talented, take care Sam xx

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  33. A beautiful drawing, you have really captured a warm summer's day.
    Sally x

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  34. I have missed your pictures - I love this one. It is really cheerful and summery. xxx

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  35. What a lovely picture. I love the buttercups, is it just me or is there LOADS around this year?

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  36. What a great picture! It really reminds me of warm summer days.

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  37. Your drawings are truly amazing. Oh how I wish I could do something like that.

    Linda

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  38. Hi Jacquie,
    I'm afraid I'm only just catching up with your blog now!
    I hope your mum is doing ok now, what a worrying time for you all. I really hope she is ok and I'm sending love for you both. I LOVED her beautiful watercolours, my favourites were the first one, and the one with the church against the sky. She's very talented. As are you with your drawings! They're lovely and isn't it nice to discover a new hobby?
    Love Heather xxxx

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  39. Hi Jacquie, just catching up after my holiday. So sorry to hear about your mum, hope that she is on the mend very soon. Really enjoy your drawings - your end comment about Tom Tit made me chuckle, I had been searching for him! I think perhaps you knew I would be ;)

    Jones x

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  40. Beautiful. I'd love to spend a day there :)
    But I particularly like the bee :)

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  41. Jacquie, this drawing is simply gorgeous! I can almost feel the warm sunshine and the flowers are so bright and lovely. You have such a great talent! Please continue to share with us.

    Hugs,
    Sharon

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  42. The two bumble bees more than make up for Tom Tit. Beautiful drawing. Especially like the depth of field.

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  43. Love it! You have a gift. :)

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  44. I think this is your best yet!!!! I love it, especially the bees!!!

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  45. Beautiful picture. I love how you capture simple details and make them a big part of your pictures. Simply beautiful. :)

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  46. Somehow I missed this post Jacquie and wanted to compliment you on yet another fantastic drawing.
    Anne xx

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  47. I really like this picture, your sketches look fantastic. I could never do that in a million years. The sketch really comes alive after the fine pen is applied. The flowers really come alive with the burst of color and I love the daisies especially. This really captures the feel of the country.


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