DAY 30 Kitten pastel

Day 30

Day 1
Ok, I blew it, you will see this again as somehow it published without  me!!   Check out the real day 30 for my final recaps.




This is the last day and yes, I am doing the "happy dance".  I am glad I did the challenge, and did all 30 days this time and already it's like having a baby, I am thinking about the next one.  However, I am not sure I will actively participate, might just watch, or just do a couple of days.  Who knows, got months now to recover.  Off now to start my daily chore lists so I can get back to normalcy.

Comments

Log Cabin Studio said…
It was very interesting to check in every day on your 30 day paintings , I think you did a great job . Now you can relax and enjoy all the new things that you have tried. Love the eyes on the cats.
January 28, 2017 at 6:13 PM
Unknown said…
Your work is so amazing!!!
January 28, 2017 at 8:03 PM
Joan Tavolott said…
Isn't he cute!!! Congrats on finishing! I still have 2 more to finish...how did you finish ahead of me. lol I'm usually a day ahead but was out all day today and didn't get one done for tomorrow yet. Maybe I'll sketch it out before I go to bed.
January 28, 2017 at 11:10 PM
Mellowood Gallery said…
You do those eyes so well. The kitten is adorable an I can see the progress you have made with fur over the month - well done Nelvia. I guess the post got away from you and decided to publish on its own - lol. Time for a rest and then back to normalcy as you say.
January 29, 2017 at 11:22 AM
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