HAPPY HALLOWE'EN to all my friends at PPF!
My friend Ann often holds an all-girls party near Hallowe'en... with the dress code: Basic Black, Witches Attire optional. She signs the invitation "Mistress of Your Charms". These witches parties are always a fun time, with a yummy pot luck and wonderful conversation. A great get-together. And tonight is the night!
I started looking at photos from the last party and felt inspired to paint a portrait of Ann for her party. My first painted portrait - yikes! We shall see tonight if she likes it...
"Mistress of Our Charms"
And here is the work in progress:
initial sketch and start
Messy table and misshaped hand...
Writing on side... unsure whether it adds or detracts?
The photo I used for a model:
Loraine, me and Ann
I hope you have a wonderful and fun Hallowe'en next week! I look forward to seeing everyone's paintings and will visit as time permits over the weekend. But tonight I must fly! (Where is that dang broomstick when you need it?)
What a wonderful portrait! It sounds like the party is quite fun. Enjoy yourself!
ReplyDeleteYour first portrait! Congratulations are in order then! You did a great job! Patsy from
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Good job, it is fun and actually looks like her! Have a great time at the party!
ReplyDeleteSounds like the party is a great time and I am sure the portrait will be loved... have a great time...xx
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great girls' night in!! Hope you have a great time at your witches coven and I am sure Ann will be delighted with her portrait - what a thoughtful gift for her and how amazingly ice blue are her eyes!
ReplyDeleteOh I know for sure I would have fun dressing up at that party. Lovely painting and the step by step too. It's always nice to see the painting process.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your first portrait and am sure Ann will love it. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! Here in Spain it was customary to celebrate Halloween, but now more and more people are pointing to this trend,It is perfect model representation. Saludos
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling you had a wonderful time at your party. And, I bet Ann loved her portrait. Congratulations, on your first portrait. It was great!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great party! I am sure the Mistress of Your Charms will love her portrait.
ReplyDeletehow exciting, she is a beauty!! I have had to start a new blog so I have to rejoin as followers to all my friends, I'm so glad for Paint Party Friday because its puts everyone in one place, beautiful portrait!
ReplyDeleteYou must now try more portraits now that you've got your feet wet with this delightful one. Thanks for hosting PPF.
ReplyDeleteTotally fabulous..stunning work! I love seeing it in progress! Her eyes are truly radiant..and I love the color of blue you used for the cape/shawl...mesmerizing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture of you and your friends..how magical!
Victoria
Sounds like such a fun party. I'm sure your friend will love her portrait! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteSuch cute witches! :) Love it!
ReplyDeletegreat work, I'm sure she'll like it. Hope you found your broomstick ... ☺
ReplyDeleteSuch fun and lovely paintings! :)
ReplyDeleteOh I forgot it's halloween, it's quite new in my country..
maybe about 20 yrs.. but I myself did not grow up with it.. Here in my country it's only most kids joining the halloween.. It might have got to be some grown ups too, for all I know..
Oh, I should maybe have posted another scary drawing then, I have a couple of them.. :))
I'm sure she will love it, it's so fun! Well done. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Ann will love her portrait for the party tonight!
ReplyDeleteHave a great time!
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Oooh, sounds like fun! Cute painting and I love your Halloween header.
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF and Halloween!
What a great painting. You and your friends looked to have had a great time. Hope you have a brilliant time this evening.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun, a great idea for a great party among witches! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited to see what everyone is up to this week. I love all the inspiration....feeds my soul. Lucky to have you guys! What a fun witch! I'm usually a witch on Halloween but this year I might try Medusa for a change. I love your fun whimsical style :)
ReplyDeleteLove the photo and your painting is great. Have a brilliant time. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween, nice painting and photo too!
ReplyDeletelooks like you and I were on the same wave length trying our hands at a face painting :) I think Anne is going to love it-yay for you! And what fun you'll have at your party-love the pic! Thanks for visiting me too-happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteaaaahh.... i'll take whatever is in her hand! thanks EVA!
ReplyDeleteI am sure she will love it! It is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the party. Your painting is coming out great and love the photo shows that you all had a great time last year.. Awesome! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteyour friend will be thrilled with this lovely painting. I hope you had a fun evening!
ReplyDeleteThey are looking delicious!!!!!
ReplyDeleteEva, I love your new blog banner! And your witch painting is great, even the spooky spider. I think the writing adds up to the interest and gives the viewer more to see and discover.
ReplyDeleteShe'll love it! I knew it was her immediately!! Great idea a witches party!! I'm going to have one next year!!Hope you had a blast!!
ReplyDeleteThe new banner is so fun too!!
Hugs Giggles
Nice Artwork.
ReplyDeleteThat's really a nice painting and photo I must say.
Take a look on my work as well.
http://ashbeezone.wordpress.com/2012/10/27/sketching-graffiti-in-bengali/
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I know that Ann loved it! Beautiful gift straight from your heart
ReplyDeleteWonderful art work ~ great for the season ~ (A Creative Harbor)
ReplyDeleteLovely photo, and although we don't do anythign for Halloween t looks like y'all are having fun! Also love to see a messy art desk :-)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a wonderful party! I'm sure she'll like it, and I love the writing on the side. You did a wonderful job! Have a great Halloween!
ReplyDeleteWonderful art...and your post is interesting too...enjoy!
ReplyDeletelooks like great witchy fun! i'm sure she'll love it!
ReplyDeleteA great party gift....you guys look GREAT in your witch garb....just perfect!! Happy PPF to you and thanks for having the PPF every Friday for us!!
ReplyDeleteI think your portrait captures a feeling of her and that's wonderful! What a fun thing to do, I'm sure she'll love your piece.
ReplyDeleteUh oh, I thought your witch looked too happy, then I saw the photo, yep, you captured everybody just right. . . love it. Blessings, Janet PPF
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I know she liked it!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I love her - AND she has a cocktail! Perfect ;)
ReplyDeleteHope you had a good one, you all look great, xoxo
Great painting!
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See you tomoz.
Kat x
Cool, fun portrait...Seems like you had a great time :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by and leaving a sweet comment :)