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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Rooftops

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Rooftops is the current theme over at Creative Tuesdays!
Here's my little sketch of a quaint and cozy neighborhood.
Black ink, colored pencils and chalk.
And yes, I got my bird in there, too! :)
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We take care of our health, we lay up money, we make our roof tight and our clothing sufficient, but who provides wisely that he shall not be wanting the best property of all ~ friends?
Ralph Waldo Emerson
American Poet 1803-1882
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62 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    It's darling!

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  2. MariApril 11, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    You are so talented! I love it!

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  3. The Silver FoxApril 11, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Love the roof on the middle house, especially. Cute picture!

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  4. Betsy BrockApril 11, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Silver ~ good...'cause that took forever to draw! lol...

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  5. WandaApril 11, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I want to move to your little cozy neighborhood. What a delighful and whimsical place...Just love all the colors....and yes, always a bird...your signature!!

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  6. HelenApril 11, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Betsy, this is charming! You are quite the talented lady...

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  7. Betsy BrockApril 11, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Wanda ~ I want to move there, too! And if you were next door, that would be lovely! :)

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  8. ratatouille's archivesApril 11, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Hi! Betsy...
    Your drawing is beautiful and obvious drawn with care...being an artist I especially, love your use Of colour and the mixed mediums that you used in rendering your drawing too!
    Thanks,for sharing!
    DeeDee ;-D
    [Oh! yes, the birds in your header are beautiful too!]

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  9. Betsy BrockApril 11, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I feel a cat lurking...

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  10. rhymetime(aka Pat)April 11, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Yes Betsy we all know you've gone to the birds a long time ago
    But I'll forget that and move on with my show..LOL
    Very nice picture you drew
    That middle house must have had you in a stew
    Having to do each individual part of the roof
    Then color it in with a different color here and there and poof
    Finally it was all done
    This will always be one way you can shun
    The poor old cat
    As I could never ever do that
    No artistic bones here
    So I'll just come and give your drawing a cheer
    Well now I go back to sitting at work
    And of course I'm going to lurk

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  11. Betsy BrockApril 11, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    ha! Told you I felt a cat lurking!

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  12. rhymetime(aka Pat)April 11, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Damn how did you know
    Are you one of those scary psychics that knew I was about to comment below
    I better run and hide
    Don't try and repo my ride..lol

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  13. Betsy BrockApril 11, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Ha. Oh, that was too funny!
    I got you good, honey!

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  14. rhymetime(aka Pat)April 11, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Ewww getting all mushy at me
    I really must flee
    But I looked over my shoulder and you aren't there
    Even checked for bugs in my hair
    Did you send me a virus so you can track
    When I'm about to go on the attack
    Now you've got me all paranoid
    Maybe your place I should avoid..lol

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  15. Julie HarwardApril 11, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Very cute..I love it! So which one is your house? :D

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  16. Betsy BrockApril 11, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Sorry, but I couldn't think of anything else to rhyme with funny!
    Unless I went and called you bunny!
    And no, I'm quite bug free
    And harmless. Who are you getting mixed up with me?
    I'd never spread a virus or repo your car
    because you are the rhyming czar!

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  17. Betsy BrockApril 11, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Julie ~ none...but I'd love to live in any of them! :)

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  18. rhymetime(aka Pat)April 11, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Ok I'll just chalk it up to stalking
    Or galking
    Or maybe it was a good guess
    Now you've got me in a mess
    But I must agree with your last phrase
    As you gave me praise
    Maybe you're trying for a raise
    Bah must be a phase

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  19. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    It is darling Betsy. Sure glad I stopped by I almost let the date slip by. Got to get drawing. I love quaint and cozy.
    QMM

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  20. Betsy BrockApril 11, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    rhyming cat ~ I've got you in a mess?
    Do you mean a fit?
    Because you have lots of those
    From your head to your toes.
    (or..err...paws)

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  21. Rhymetime(aka Pat)April 11, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Yes that too
    And it's all because of you
    My paws are so sore
    From looking under the floor
    Opening up every door
    And checking for bugs on my rhyming shore
    Should have known to never trust a repo girl
    Who dances with a spoon and does a twirl..LOL

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  22. Brian MillerApril 11, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    love all the color and the owl is a nice touch...

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  23. MichelleApril 11, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Such a sweet roof in this drawing. You are a very talented person!

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  24. Betsy BrockApril 11, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Brian ~ I'm glad you could tell it was an owl! :)

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  25. happygirlApril 11, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    And, you are an artist??? Wow, you can do EVERYTHING. I'm going to love the adventure of following your blog.

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  26. Betsy BrockApril 11, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    happygirl...no, no, no...not an artist! lol. But I do enjoy joining in this group with some real ones. You should go take a look at their work. Amazing. Like our host, for instance!

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  27. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Cute! Reminiscent of Harry Potter to me. :) Almost missed you the other day, I forgot to be looking for a Jeep! :)

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  28. Christian - Modobject@HomeApril 11, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Definitely one of my favorites! Can I be one of your neighbors?

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  29. Betsy BrockApril 11, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Yes, dear Christian...I insist! And look how close they are! We can pass babies and cups of sugar through the windows! lol.

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  30. Betsy BrockApril 11, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Christy ~ if you get rid of that light green van, I'll never recognize you either! ha.

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  31. karenApril 11, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Couldn't help seeing your side bar and hoping your are out of your funk and feeling less sad this evening. Sending you some light and love to lift you up.
    Hoping the love sent lifts you high up to the rooftops. Yours are quite charming.
    Hugs...

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  32. ChristineApril 11, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Love your rooftops but I really like the way you did the smoke from the chimneys.
    Graceful and simplistic.

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  33. Betsy BrockApril 11, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    thanks, maggie! I can't shake these blues..they've camped out here on my shoulders for a couple of weeks. ugh.

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  34. ChristineApril 11, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    oh how absolutely charming Betsy! you've captured the magic of rooftops.

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  35. forgetmenotApril 12, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Too cute--such a clever sketch of those little "gingerbread" houses. Love your grackle and bunnies too. The pair of doves just outside of my kitchen window now have a "family"-- four little balls of "fluff". I'm excited about watching them the next couple of weeks. Mickie :)

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  36. MartinApril 12, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    This could be straight out of a picture book for children. Ever considered that route, Betsy?

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  37. MattyApril 12, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    If rhymetime can do it,
    then so can I
    the bird passes thru on its way to the sky
    gingerbread houses all in a row
    your readers enjoying a wonderful show
    Betsy the artist with her steady hand,
    turning the canvass into something so grand

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  38. BetteApril 12, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    I love all your drawings, but, this one caused me to gasp! So pretty!

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  39. Alan BurnettApril 12, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Delightfully creative Betsy : such a nice picture - and that is using "nice" in its' proper sense rather than the over-used, under-whelmed ways it tends to be used now.

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  40. Betsy BrockApril 12, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Oooh..Matty...nice! I bet rhymetime will be impressed!

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  41. 21 WitsApril 12, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    This is darling and makes me want to bring out my colored pencils! Simply very lovely!

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  42. AmyApril 12, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Betsy, how is it that every time I visit your blog I am inspired? Your Rooftops are lovely. And, as per usual, your blog is soothing to the soul.

    Such a treat to finally be able to "set a spell," friend.

    Love from TX...

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  43. SueannApril 12, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Adorable painting!! Love it! And the black bird is perfect!!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  44. linda (dots n doodles)April 12, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Such a charming drawing. I love it!

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  45. HeatherApril 12, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    adorable!! I love the big full moon too....and of course the birdie! have a great day betsy!
    xo

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  46. MelisaApril 12, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    What a charming little neighborhood this is!

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  47. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyApril 12, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    I LOVE this! Thanks for sharing it.

    Kathy M.

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  48. Morph WaffleApril 12, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    How cute, I want to live in that neighboorhood!

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  49. BirdieApril 12, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Betsy--
    This is so adorable. It makes me think of Christmas and makes me want gingerbread! I'm a silly birdie

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  50. claireApril 12, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Looks a great place to live :)

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  51. UnknownApril 12, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Oh lovely... what a hoot...

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  52. Betsy BrockApril 12, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    hoot? hee.

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  53. Dara MarlynneApril 12, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    You win for prettiest rooftops I've seen so far!! I love the colors and shingle designs! Such a cute little scene, and I love the addition of the owl and weathervane.

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  54. Betsy BrockApril 12, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Aw, thanks Dara! :) This was a fun one to do!

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  55. DaniellaApril 12, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    OMG! What a beautiful piece of art! I love your cottages, and your bird too!!

    PS. I'm having a giveaway on my blog, yesterdays post. Check it out!!
    xxDaniella

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  56. MarieElizabethApril 12, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    What fun houses and rooftops!

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  57. CrystalApril 12, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Wonderful textured rooftops...and the colors are fantastic...yes you could say that I am really loving it! :-)

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  58. Julia ChristieApril 13, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I love everything about this drawing! What a talented gal you are, especially as you must be so very busy! Wonderful wonderful art!!!

    Smiles

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  59. MichaelApril 13, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Very sweet ind ed and definitely cozy, Betsy. I Love it. Great job. It must have taken you yonkers to do this, no? WOw. some perseverance you have there. TY for doing this. One of your best I think. Love that you did an owl too for some other kind of bird.

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  60. Betsy BrockApril 13, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Mmm ~ yes, it did take forever but I had a free afternoon and needed something therapeutic. :) Although I must say that my drawings seem to become more and more intricate even though you said less is more. lol.

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  61. steviewrenApril 13, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    It looks like Harry Potter's aunt and uncle Dursley's neighborhood. Is that an owl flying past the moon?

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  62. Betsy BrockApril 14, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Yes, an owl. We were both drawing them this week!

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