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Monday, January 31, 2011

Valentine

Valentine is the theme for Creative Tuesday this time!
In keeping with my bird drawings, I decided Mr. Barn Swallow
would be a cute postman delivering loving sentiments to
all of the mailboxes! Valentine's Day is a great time to
remember all the people you care for. It isn't only
for romance, is it? No, I want to say "I love you" to
all of my sweet friends who visit here!
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44 comments:

  1. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Such a sweet drawing, Betsy! The snow on the mailbox suits this winter's weather well.

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  2. The Silver FoxJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Very nice. I think I'll let the 14th pass by with little or no fanfare, personally.

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  3. Solar PoweredJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    I love that drawing! What a happy Valentine message :)

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  4. MichelleJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    A lovely drawing and Valentine sentiment.

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  5. Brian MillerJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    betsy this is fabulous...wow you did an incredible job with the shading and color...wow, really

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  6. Mommy EmilyJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    aw, beautiful betsy, happy valentine's day to you too! e.

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  7. Betsy BrockJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Aww, thanks Brian! I've really been trying to work on the depth and shadowing...trying to make it more 3D and not so childish. ha.

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  8. ZuzanaJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    And we love you back;) And I am so in love with your drawings, you have such a sweet unpretentious style.;))
    Happy Monday Betsy,
    xoxo

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  9. Alan BurnettJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Fabulous picture Betsy : beautifully balanced in both shape and colour.

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  10. nannyJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Perfect in every way....
    You are going to have to open a gallery!

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  11. Janelle GoodwinJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Wow, I love the drawing, Betsy. You are quite talented!

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  12. CrickitJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    What a great drawing! Can't believe it will be February tomorrow!

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  13. Jill from Killeny GlenJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    VERY cute Betsy.
    I agree it is not just a LOVER holiday but a great time to let those you love KNOW IT!

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  14. jennyfrecklesJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    That's such a lovely sketch - would make a great card. It has a beguiling old-fashioned feel about it.

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  15. Betsy BrockJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    jennyfreckles ~ thanks, dear. :) I started off with just the bird and thought I'd try to add more to it...something that would give it a little more interest. I thought it had that quaint, old look to it, too!

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  16. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Its beuatiful!

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  17. ChristineJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Betsy this is so sweet, and in the true spirit of Valentine's Day!

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  18. LeahJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    That is wonderful! And I agree that Valentine's Day isn't only for romance, and in fact I feel it's more a family holiday at this point. I think it's so nice that way!

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  19. WandaJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Oh how romantic.... to have a Valentine delivered by a beautiful bird....

    Love this!

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  20. ChristineJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Oh thank you for the Valentine.
    I feel the love.
    Is that snow? Oh my gosh, February and there is still snow on the ground.

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  21. Christian - Modobject@HomeJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    This drawing should be featured on a Hallmark card. Seriously! Love it.

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  22. Betsy BrockJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Christine ~ well of course it's snow! haha...this IS Ohio afterall! Spring doesn't come until April!

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  23. UnknownFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Love the drawing Betsy and thank you for the sentiment....

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  24. UnknownFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Betsy you get better every day. I used birds too, but a little more simple for me. Your detail is outstanding.
    QMM

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  25. Betsy BrockFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    QMM ~ aww, thanks Peggy! I'm trying! :)

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  26. EVAFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    This is so beautiful! Really makes you smile!

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  27. HeatherFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Betsy, oh this just too cute! You really did a wonderful job on this. Great shadowing, definitely! And i agree, would make an adorable card. xxoo

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  28. Jenny February 1, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    This is just gorgeous and i LOVE the sentiment behind it. Thankyou for the heart warming :)

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  29. UnknownFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    With all the snow we're getting here, I feel for Mr. Barn Swallow. He's the only mailman working today! Lovely.

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  30. BirdieFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    awwwwww, Betsy, this little birdie is so adorable! Are the boys going to make valentines for you and the Mr. in class? I hope so!

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  31. Morph WaffleFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    How sweet, what a lovely drawing!

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  32. Christie describeHappyFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    So darn cute! And the roses in the mailbox really make me smile for some reason! Can't wait to see what the birds will be up to in the next theme!

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  33. Kristin DudishFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Oh those mailboxes are just filled to the brim with love... fabulous!
    xo
    Kristin

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    I'm always amazed how everyone thinks of such individual ideas - I love your idea for the composition, its super :) Love back at ya too !

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  35. Dara MarlynneFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Somebody's getting lots of love! Beautiful piece!

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  36. UnknownFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    It's so strange for me to think of Valentine's Day as being cold. It's almost 100 degrees every day where I live in Australia right now! Valentine's chocolates don't stand a chance.

    Love your drawing, it's really lovely!

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  37. Betsy BrockFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Holly ~ the birds here have ice on their wings! poor things!

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  38. Betsy BrockFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Birdie ~ I bet they do make us Valentines! :) That will be sweet.

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  39. Betsy BrockFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Christie ~ I think those bouquets were my favorite part, too! :)

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  40. JaniceFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Absolutely lovely, Betsy. I would love to find my mailbox looking like the one in your picture. And the barn swallow is fabulous. This really pops!

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  41. MichaelFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Oh, this is so darling, Betsy. Love the colour in the sparrow even --how you added that in adn the bunch of flowers, etc. Very celver interpretation. It must have taken you aaaages! tahnk you so much for doing this. It;s wonderful. :) Defiently says Valentine too.

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  42. Betsy BrockFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    It DID take ages! haha..which shows how new I am at this. Someone I know...a-hem....can sketch their's out pretty fast! Other's of us erase a lot. hee.

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  43. JaneFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    This is gorgeous, love the hearts spilling out the mail box

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