I decided to return to my blog with a special post. We are having summer camps here in the Czech Republic, and my mother-in-law shared her testimony and an encouragement from the Bible last night to a group of our girl volunteers. Anxiety is something that a lot of us struggle with, and often it is hard to talk about it. It could be because we are embarrassed or uncomfortable to admit it, to share about it, and are worried about what people are going to think as to - why we actually struggle. I really appreciate talking openly about such things. So when my mother-in-law asked me if I could illustrate a specific Bible verse in a live-art session while she shares with the group, I was really excited and said yes. The meeting was very uplifting, and in the end, some of the girls started opening up to us. So I would like to share this illustration with you all as well. Feel free to print out and colour it in, or share with a friend. (However it is not meant for redistribution and if you ...
THESE ARE AMAZING!!!! You are so darn good!
ReplyDeleteaww, thanks Shayla and Sophia. Yeah, I was off for a long time. But I will do my best to keep up with the blogs :)
ReplyDeleteVery good birds. You are very talented
ReplyDeleteWow, your birds are wonderful! Just visited you at Jimmy the sheep too...you are very talented!
ReplyDeleteHi Kate!
ReplyDeleteI'm here from PPF.....I must say these birds are truly gorgeous...and what's so amazingly cool about them is that I can totally tell you did them! Your style and the personality of these beautiful birds shines in each one :D
they are wonderful, i love how each one has a different spirit about them.
ReplyDeleteOh my! These are wonderful!
ReplyDeletethese are fabulous! i'm a big fan of ACEOs too and love how detailed these are given the tiny dimensions! beautiful!
ReplyDeleteUtterly wonderful feathered creatures, great work... I'm babysitting a canary at the moment & it's singing makes my heart soar :)
ReplyDeleteI love birds, how well these worked. Saludos
ReplyDeleteOh wow, these birds are wonderful, their expressions are each so unique, especially impressive considering that they are tiny!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous birds with such personalities shining through! Beautiful!
ReplyDeletefantastic birds!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you all SO much for your comments. They made my day! :)
ReplyDeleteTo me it's kind of funny how ACEOs are considered tiny. They are not a challenge for me at all, I just love doing the small things and it's so natural for me. I might try to come up with something even smaller next time :D
anyway, thank you all again! I really appreciate you stopping by and leaving some love;)
these are really good,, eyes are one of the hardest things to create life in and you nailed it!Happy PPF !I love them!Beautiful birds,,
ReplyDeleteI love these! Especially the white one, it reminds me of my bird that passed I had him for 13yrs. Happy PPF! Theresa
ReplyDeleteThese are just gorgeous! Well done! Each does seem to have its own personality!
ReplyDeleteThese are all great. I just love the White Crane
ReplyDeleteSuch a terrific collection of birds, am loving them all. Wishing you a happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful sketches, lovely ACEO work. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese birds are great! Love all the colors! I have never done ACEO. Maybe someday.
ReplyDeleteAmazing work Kate! Small art is so hard for me but you sure have captured the essence of your birds. Excellent! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteOh! These are great. I am partial to #1 because we own a Citron Cockatoo named Rikki :) Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteThe swan may be my favorite--I love the graceful neck. :)
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful - I love the variety of colors!
ReplyDeletexo
Kristin
I wish I were half as talented - these are dynamite birds!
ReplyDeleteLovely birdies :0)
ReplyDeletelove Dawn xx
oh dear, thank you so much! Your comments are making my day :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful, I love their expressions.
ReplyDeleteThese birds are amazing!! This is stunning work!
ReplyDeleteThese are incredible- I am always amazed at the detail certain artists (YOU) can pull into such a small piece- awesome work!
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF,
Stephanie
Thank you Carola and Stephanie. I feel honored :)
ReplyDeletegreat work!!!! love your new banner and logo...also love your paintings of Czech republic!!!! They are beautiful.
ReplyDeletecheers, dana
These are incredible, and I love your use of marker on their outlines!
ReplyDeleteEach of them has his own personality/expession. Wonderfully lively animals.
ReplyDeleteI love each and every one of your awesome bird ACEO's. I am a fan of small format art as well and you definitely have the touch! :-)
ReplyDeleteThese are great Kate! Excellent tones and the eyes are right on.
ReplyDeleteAww, thanks everyone, you have no idea how much this means to me! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome Kate!
ReplyDeleteI am amazed at the small, detailed work...they look like photographs ā„
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