Here is another pen ink study that I had mostly completed, but guess I got tired as I didn't get it all the way completed.  We are having absolutely spectacular weather so it is tough to get into the art room.  Good thing the pen and ink is portable and can easily happen on my lap.  Got another nice pencil drawing book at the library so hoping to get some good tips and ideas out of it as well and already have tried some exercises on my ACEOs, so will post them as a group later.  This pencil book focuses kind of on nature and landscapes which would be good and carry over into my pastel work too, I am sure.  Thanks for stopping by and hope you have or had a great weekend.

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Rita Vaselli said…
A design very challenging! It takes patience to finish works like this ... but it is better to enjoy the beautiful weather! I'm studying winter landscapes, here is a cold more intense than normal, to be October, so it is the perfect time to paint in the studio and be happy .... good start to the week, hugs, Rita.
October 13, 2013 at 5:25 PM
Log Cabin Studio said…
Very beautiful Nelvia,you must have a lot of patience.
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!!!
October 13, 2013 at 5:50 PM
Danielle v/d Horst said…
Very nice Nelvia hugs Danielle
October 14, 2013 at 10:37 AM
Nelvia said…
Ok am back on line, changed settings to get rid of unwanted sites and shut myself down so sorry for delay. Not sure about the patience part but enjoy the design. Weather getting cooler here now too, look forward to seeing all the whites of winter coming from you soon
October 16, 2013 at 9:31 AM
Nelvia said…
Hey C, good to hear from you as we think of you often when we see quadding
October 16, 2013 at 9:32 AM
Nelvia said…
Hi Danielle, good sign to see you commenting, hope you are feeling much better with each day
October 16, 2013 at 9:33 AM
Nelvia said…
As always you are too kind, but sure makes me smile, more to come.
October 16, 2013 at 9:34 AM
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