Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Liz's Front Porch for Irit

my front porch
mixed media sketch


Irit's journal theme is local places.  Since my travels are more restricted these days, I figured just out the front door would qualify.  Our home was built in 1920, and has a long, covered porch with a swing at one end. When the weather's not too hot, it's a (relatively) quiet place to relax.  So relaxing, in fact, that it wasn't until I'd finished this piece that I realized I'd done it upside down in the book. My apologies, Irit, but I've cut it out, and glued it in right side up.
xoLiz

15 comments:

  1. Wow Liz, you are an amazing artist in any medium, I love it! Your patio looks charming,and if I lived there I'm not sure I would ever leave!!

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  2. Liz, this is so beautiful, both in its execution and in its design; you are amazing! Your front porch is most inviting and very soothing, I can see how you could get lost in the moment. In the 100+ temps we're having, those ceiling fans would be moving something fast down South!

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  3. Thanks Dana and Angela. Angela, those fans have been whirring up here, too. We had 104 week before last. still--better than 5 feet of snow, so I'm not complaining. :-D

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  4. oh, liz, i love this one! the floor looks so nice and cool. all of the details are great. i would love to sit here. i hope your mom is doing well these days.

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  5. Thanks, Liana - I appreciate your comments! Mom's (a handful) doing okay! ;-)

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  6. This is fantastic, Liz! So beautifully handled and looks so inviting --- makes me want to lounge there with a tall glass of lemonade.

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  7. Thanks, Edward - DC/Maryland would be a great 1/2 way point for a Moleskin meet-up ;-)

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  8. What a great place...so inviting! I'm a fan of watercolors that include ink line work. This is wonderful!

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  9. Liz, again, jaws on the floor in this house! You da (wo)man!!!

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  10. Liz, party's at yours...what a great front porch and yard. Love your painting, but I'm always impressed with your work. Upside down, huh? You must've been on a real mission when you zeroed in on this great idea for Irit's book.

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  11. Thanks Camille...and Olsen family :o)

    It would be fun, Vern! Thank you. You know, I cover and tape everyone's books, so I don't mess up the other pages. But then I don't know 'which way is up.'

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  12. Liz ...... I don't cover the books completely and I don't know sometimes which way is up ! At least you have an excuse.... lol
    I love your porch and the way you rendered it makes it so inviting.
    Maybe a visit in the future as suggested by Vern would be in order.

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  13. I love this piece, having the opportunity to see it in the flesh, even makes it better. Great rendering with skill and precision. I also like the lovely thin washes! Beautiful, Liz! You've got a nice house.

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  14. Wow, Liz...you did super on this one!!! The perspective, balance, and attention to detail is perfect.

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