Thursday 8 April 2010

I've been waiting for tomorrow all of my life...

Pushing two weeks ago I promised a giveaway and I have to apologise because I still can't post it, because I haven't been able to finish it, because of the mess up with the computer (see earlier rant) which had led to several unforseen knock-on glitches...... grrr!

Deep breath...... and...... relax.

I've been putting all my positive energies into more sketches and paintings though, and have been really enjoying myself.  The enforced delay has also made me look at another (and I believe hopefully better) way of finishing off the jewellery pieces so, of course, there's a good side to all the glitches....  and hopefully, as soon as I can post my long-awaited giveaway you might think it was worth the wait  :o)

My obsession with all things bear like continues.  Why?  I don't know but I'll run with it.  I need to perhaps visit a wildlife park to see some in the flesh,  do some sketches from life, though I'm not sure where I would go.  Here is my new polar bear picture... I'm going to turn the image into cards I think and adapt elements of it for the jewellery:


I sketched the bear after watching a beautiful National Geographic documentary about Russian wildlife.  The same programme also inspired this picture:



Tell me why is it that bears and wolves (and lots of other animals) look like you should be able to walk straight up to them and sink your hands and face into their fur without having your face ripped off?!!! 

I'm going to have my dinner now - and blast out 'Soul Mining' by The The - one of the few 80s bands I still listen to! xx



21 comments:

  1. I would love to see the polar bear on cards. It is a wonderful watercolor.

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  2. I love these little paintings! I agree - wild animals Do look like you could (and I say should) be able to just pet on them and love them without getting bitten. I once live-trapped a raccoon that wanted to live in our garage. It was so cute and docile - until I went to pick up the trap. It lunged at me, hissing and reaching its tiny hands thru the cage to grab me. Scared the you know what right out of me! lol nancy

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  3. The polar bear is exquisite! All those gorgeous colors in his fur make him glow.

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  4. Lesley, This is absolutely delightful. I too have a soft spot for bears, so I think that the polar bear is wonderful. Your paintings have amazing colours and the animals stance is so well done.

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  5. beautiful sketches! Those of the most beautiful beasts in the while ^^ I really like wolves I don't know why, and polar bears' white/beige coat always fascinates me. Thanks for sharing and following my new blog

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  6. These are great. I know what you mean about the most dangerous animals looking sooo cuddly and snuggly!!

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  7. Nice paintings - I love your wolf.

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  8. I love the polar bear, would definately make a good card.

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  9. Oh, I love these; they're beautiful!

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  10. I know, wouldn't it be nice if polar bears were good-natured cuddly animals? I'd definitely have one :)

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  11. Lovely, wonderful, awesome. Thanks for sharing them.

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  12. Wow! Thank you all so very much for your lovely, lovely comments! You've all made my day.... and, more importantly to get cracking this weekend!
    Loving the raccoon story Nancy!

    xx

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  13. hey Leslie thanks for your comments on my blog, I really love your pages here i especially love the look of the wolf, really great work keep it up!

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  14. Absolutely love your work! Shirley

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  15. These sketches are amazing! The polar bear is simply wonderful, thank you for sharing!

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  16. Love, love, love that bear, I feel I need a cuddle now, where are the children when you need them!
    Love your blog too, will now become a regualar reader, esjpecially in anticipation of your give away!

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  17. Thanks again for the lovely comments.... I have my day off work tomorrow so will pull my creative finger out!!! x

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  18. Beautiful! Glad I'm not the only one who saves my everyday matters emails to go back to them when I get the time!

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  19. Lovely, lovely paintings Lesley

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