But first; do you remember this?
I made photocopy, and had a go with a brown 0.5 fineliner;
I painted the original in the notebook swap with a friend, so it's still untouched.
Now, the outings;
This morning we both had our covid vaccinations at a village hall a few miles away. We like that centre; parking is easy, the hall is modern, large, high-ceilinged and airy so everyone is well distanced and the organisation is excellent. It seemed to take longer to walk the short distance to the car than the time taken to book in, answer a few questions, have the vaccination and be walking back to the car again.
The second outing was after lunch, meeting with friends for tea and cake. She and I swapped our notebooks. I've included the photocopy I added pen to, and a spare in case she wants to have a go. We are both interested in painting and drawing, and usually include something 'arty' in the notebooks.
It was also a chance for us to catch up on all our news, our children's news, plans and so forth.
Although it was cloudy and and definitely cool to be sitting outside, we were all well wrapped up. I even had a plaid travelling rug to put over my legs!
The farm shop had a wonderful display of apples and pumpkins arranged around the fountain in the courtyard
I think the aftereffects of the vaccination, and all that fresh air is catching up on me. I'm not sure I'll manage to stay awake until 'Have I Got News For You' at 9pm tonight...
I think your additional line make your work look truly finished, its beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you 😊
DeleteLove what you did with the fineliner.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'm never too sure about it!
DeleteI do like a nice Autumn display!! Did you visit the farm shop?
ReplyDeleteI hope you don't have any effects from the vaccination other than sleepiness.
I love the farm shop, it's a gourmet paradise with a 12 foot long cheese counter... mmm... but we didn't go in this time.
DeleteHoping that sleepiness is all I feel after the vaccination - at least it's the weekend.
I hope you don't have too many after effects!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a nice afternoon out. The display looks lovely
It is a wonderful display, all those fairy-tale red apples, just like the illustrations
DeleteHope you don't get any side effects from your jab. My husband and I suffered nothing other than a slightly sore arm. The Autumn display looks very colourful. I like the fine liner technique on your watercolour. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteSo far so good re side effects...
DeleteI'm always slightly anxious when adding fine liner as it's easy to wreck it!
It's amazing what a difference a few fine lines make. Both versions are so attractive.
ReplyDeleteSwapping notebooks sounds such fun, rather like your sewing challenge.
The notebook swap has turned out better than I had dreamed.
DeleteBooks, art, news, recipes, thoughts... like a monthly magazine
DeleteThe fine liner really brought the painting into focus. Well done. Had my covid shot last week. Fine first day. A little punky and tired the next day. Otherwise OK. Take care. Kris in Ohio
ReplyDelete'punky and tired the second day' pretty well describes it! I'll stay clear of the fineliner pens today; it's a 'fine line' between enhancing and destroying a picture...
DeleteFarm shops are so enjoyable to visit with all the fresh and local produce. I like the effect of your fine liner on the painting.
ReplyDeleteI hope you recover quickly from the vaccination side effects.
This farmshop us in a very affluent area (the Cowdray Estate has a polo ground which just about says it all!) so everything in the shop is very delicious and very expensive... lovely to look at, and maybe come out with a tiny bottle of obscure extravagant ingredient.
DeleteThe lines make it look even better! I love it.
ReplyDeleteThe farmshop sounds very nice and it seems like you had a pleasant time with your friend!
I'm pleased with how the lines worked this time.
DeleteIt was a good afternoon with our friends.