Tuesday 10 August 2010

Dina Worksop

Had a fantastic, but tiring weekend at Art from the Heart being taught by the fabulous Dina Wakley.  Pop over to her blog and have a peep at her stunning work. Dy and her helpers provided lots of good food and drink to keep us all going.  We worked at a furious pace but everyone had a terrific time.  Here's some of my work, some finished, some still to be worked on...

a first attempt when I was out of my comfort zone




very dark colours but managed to leave a little bit of white space



still to do some more work on this one

and finally to the piece of work which I found the most difficult and daunting....a portrait of my granddaughter Lucie, not sure she'll appreciate it, lol.


I met some wonderful, friendly, creative girls and although I found three days very tiring, wouldn't have missed it for the world.

19 comments:

  1. your portrait came out fab, never saw it in the class. Trying your salmon recipe for tea tomorrow, just got the fillets today.

    Clare

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  2. You know, it all looks WONDERFUL!! :) Thanks for being a trooper through all 3 days. It was great to meet you! :)

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  3. Beutiful pages Ann, love them all especially the colours on the first one. The portrait is amazing
    Anne xx

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  4. Awe, sounds like you had a super time Ann. Your art is all looking FABULOUS!!
    Can't wait to see more.xx

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  5. Hey, these look great. You know, I really like your first one even tho you say you were out of your comfort zone. The colours really rock on that one! I think you did fab to keep up with the full three days. Where's the photo of you in your Ena Sharples hair net?!! Don't be shy, we all need to see it :-D

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  6. Love the pages Ann and the portrait. Sounds like you had a great weekend and I just love your photo!!! lol Chanelle xx

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  7. Stunning pages Ann love the blue one especially and you have managed to keep white spaces. Your portrait looks great, hope Lucie likes it.
    Pat xx

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  8. Looks like great stuff! Amazing work!

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  9. Brill pages, it must be fantastic to look at the work you produced and know you are the person who actually MADE THEM!!!!!!!!! They are just brilliant. Oh how I wish I lived in Harrogate, lol..... x

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  10. Great pages Ann. I quite like the first one with the white writing on and well done to you for keeping the white space...hehehe Dina LOVES white space but isn't it hard to keep some when you get going with the spray inks!
    Now that portrait of Lucy is brilliant - I'm definitely gonna practice more with this technique - scary but strangely satisfying (mine didn't turn out as good as this but I still like them) Hope you're fully rested after the long days. x x x

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  11. Lovely pages Ann. I love the portrait, a right Vincent Van Gough... xoxo Ann

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  12. Hi Ann your work you is gorgeous, and your portrait is fab, you've so got the technique. I found this really difficult, and even managed to offend poor Annette as my first attempt was a portrait of her. Lovely to see you, sue x

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  13. Wow Ann, what fabulous work! I hope you've got your feet up for a rest now.

    Looks like you had a fantastic time and the portrait of your Grandaughter is just lovely.

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  14. love the portrait Ann... its stunning. Ciao

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  15. Well it looks like you had a fabulous time and lots of fun if your pages are anything to go by... they are all wonderful!!
    I think your portrait of your Grandaughter is pretty amazing... well done I hope she loves it :D
    hugs
    Chris xx

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  16. Hi Ann this is remarkable, i love visiting here and adore your art, you are so talented and these are just amazing
    hugs June xxx
    ps i have a new challenge theme started today on my blog if you fancy giving it a go

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  17. Hia Ann! It was so lovely to meet you and work beside you for the 3 Dina Days...we had such a laugh (and don't worry Kate...the Ena Sharples Hair net WILL be available to view real soon!!)

    Love how your pages turned out and I also loved your 'Bugger It" method!! The portrait looks great, very Avatar-esque as we said at the time...well done for powering through and keeping up with the action packed pace - you did good!! xx

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  18. Great works of Art as always. I love the portrait. Sorry I've not visited for ages. Sounds like you had a great weekend. Love Sandra x

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  19. hiya ann hope you are keeping well love all the art work sounds like a great weekend x sue x

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