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21 December 2012

Paint Party Friday - December Art Journal so far...

How can it be Christmas in less than a week? This year has flown by so quickly! I sure haven't painted as much as I would have liked... :(

Oh well - on to a better effort in 2013! I decided late last month to create a journal for December, combining some art with some reflection on the year that is almost complete - painting on one page and journaling on the back sides about the questions asked in Reverb 2012.


I also prepped 6 canvases with great intentions but so far no follow-through... Here are some of the journal paintings that I have done so far... I started off well but have fallen behind after being busy with speaking at a conference and Christmas parties and shopping activities. 

 
Ornaments (I need a better watercolour red...)

5 "Calling" Birds - they called to me to be painted...


A broken off poinsetta

Santa

Snowman

Treetop angel

Tree (using ink paint brush)

Branch

I want to wish all of you a very Happy and Healthy Holiday Season! Merry Christmas! (And of course a happy PPF!)

EVA

36 comments:

  1. I like all of it Eva! Merry very christmas! Thnak you for making Party every week!
    I enjoy it!

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  2. Your Chistmas inspired works are so festive. It is hard to believe it really is that time of year. Happy Holidays to you and your family and Happy PPF

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  3. It's wonderful you shared yourself as the featured artist! So good to know more about you.
    Your Christmas inspired works are lovely; I especially like the ornaments.
    Have a wonderful Christmas and fabulous New Year!

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  4. It looks like you've done quite a lot in a short amount of time! I like all of your cheerful paintings, especially the ornaments -- you've created some good depth in that composition. The pine branch is really nice, too. Happy Holidays!

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  5. Such festive art they each could be a older full holiday card! HPPF! And happy holidays!

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  6. beautiful christmas collection!!!

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  7. Wow, a very merry Christmas Eva! I adore all your paintings. Great great work! And I love your interview. It's great to know more about our host at PPF.

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  8. Hi Eva. you put so much work in your journal paintings. Well done. Thank you for sharing. 'Calling' is my favourite.Have a lovely Christmas and happy PPF!!!

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  9. Love the festive Christmas spirit of these! Birds and Angel are my favorites! <3

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  10. It's definitely Christmasy over here with all your lovely artwork. Enjoy the Season. Happy PPF!!!

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  11. Happy Holidays Eva and great interview on PPF today!

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  12. Oh I just love the 5 Birds painting! What a wonderful journal. Merry Christmas and Happy PPF!

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  13. Love your Christmas balls. Interesting how the hanging strings complete the picture. Merry Christmas and Happy PPF

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  14. Your paintings get better and better ~ Happy Christmas ~

    (A Creative Harbor ~ aka ArtMuseDog and Carol ^_^)

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  15. These are all spectacular pieces..all beautiful..I especially love the tree top angel..and am very drawn to her beautiful energy!Love the soft texture to the branch..lovely greens! Fab post..Gorgeous works!
    Victoria

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  16. Your snowman really spoke to me- I saw his arm up and it made me think of all the proud & happy future snowmen here- we finally got a touch of snow! Happy PPF!

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  17. wow-- you have been busy. i love all your christmas themed art. i especially like the christmas ornaments. i like the dark red and the lighter green as variations from the traditional red and green christmas colors.

    enjoy the holidays!

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  18. Love your festive artwork, Eva! And your PPF interview!
    Can't believe it's nearly Christmas either!!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF and Happy Holidays!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  19. Your calling birds are my fave. Happy PPF!

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  20. Merry Christmas Eva! Beautiful work for December!

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  21. I really enjoyed your interview at PPF!

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  22. What wonderful December journal pages. I really love your baubles and calling birds! :)

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  23. What a fun idea! You have a wonderful job portraying the Christmas spirit in your work!

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  24. I love all your Christmas art, I really love the five calling birds, very magical!

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  25. The journal illustrations look amazing and I loved the interview...
    Thanks for all your support and fun this year and for hosting PPF for us... I hope you have a simply amazing Christmas and New Year...T xx

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  26. Love your Xmas art...especially the birds! Happy PPF and Happy Holidays!

    Rita

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  27. Fun holiday inspired art! I love the ornaments!
    Happy PPF!

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  28. Happy PPF, Happy Christmas and a good new year 2013! Valerie

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  29. fabulous paintings!! That branch is awesome!!Wishing you very happy holidays, and thank you so much for hosting PPF-I have had a blast since discovering it some months ago!

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  30. Hi Eva, Merry Christmas to you and your family. Your header definitely brought a smile to my face this morning. It is adorable and looks like a perfect way to celebrate the season. Your five calling birds is so peaceful. Another perfect representation of the season. Have a wonderful holiday and thank you so much for Paint Party Friday. I love participating each week and it inspires me to keep creating.

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  31. The paintings are fabulous ! Wish you a truly magical and absolutely beautiful 2013 :)

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  32. I love that branch painting! I think the ornaments are fabulous too, it's not a bright red, but it is really pretty and the shading is so pretty. Merry Christmas! Ooh, and I love the snowman too!

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  33. Congrats and thank you for being the featured artists. Your Christmas paintings are inspiring. The little branch is so perfect. You have patience and talent. I enjoyed your rendition of Christmas. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  34. oh how wonderful!!!! this collection is so perfect and gorgeous!!!! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!!!!

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