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Monday, August 15, 2011

Moon ~ A Creative Tuesday Sketch

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I have this thing for clocks...and birds....and the moon! Since the theme for Creative Tuesday is moon, I thought it would be fun to use them all! The moon that rotates around the face of a clock is especially appealing to me, so this one was really fun to draw.
8.5 x 11", black ink and colored pencils
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"Aim for the moon! If you miss, you may hit a star!"
W. Clement Stone
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To see other sketches of the moon, click HERE!

54 comments:

  1. Enjoy enlarging your drawings to see your pencil strokes and to find your signatures.

    (red dye has a huge effect on my grandchild)

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  2. Wow you used them all this time
    Even got your name in the clock chime
    Very nicely done
    And of course use time was fun
    As you know why
    Strat is all I'll say on this try..haha

    Red dye you say
    Hmmmm never knew that did those kinds of things, learned something new today

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  3. This is wonderful! So much talent!

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  4. Christine ~ couldn't decide where to put my name! ha.

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  5. Pat ~ haha...yep, for you!
    Because you're on a countdown, too!

    Red dye doesn't bother some
    but for others makes their parents glum. lol...

    My name I had to share
    and needed to put it somewhere
    so on a banner it did go
    not on the bird, but just below.

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  6. Guess I was blind
    Or too busy rhyming off my behind
    But just noticed the numbers were more of an hour thing too
    Interesting way to make time come due

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  7. betsy, this is gorgeous...love the old clocks as they have a lot of personality...as does yours...lovely...

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  8. Brian ~ thanks...the love of old clocks..in our genes perhaps? ;)
    Spent a little extra time on this one...wasn't feeling good enough to do anything but sit at my desk anyway! ha.

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  9. Pat ~ I threw you a bit?
    Now don't have a fit! ha.

    the top numbers are the days of the month
    in case you didn't have a hunch. :)

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  10. This look beautiful I love this type of draws, I love olds clocks, x gloria

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  11. Bestsy, this is just beautiful! Well done! I love it!

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  12. Beautifully done. Is your medium colored pencils?

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  13. love it! what a wonderful use of moon theme.

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  14. You've probably heard this before - but you are so VERY talented :)

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  15. Aw, thanks Bug! I do enjoy this...makes me sit and relax a while!

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  16. Very well done indeed, and my thoughts were thinking that this would make a really cool clock. One to give the day of the month, and the other the time of day. Yup, really cool and beautiful art work. You have amazing talents, and I hope you start to feel better soon.

    God bless.

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  17. Love the quote and thankful to learn the red dye side effects. Beautiful clock. So much detail.

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  18. This is so pretty Betsy, I wish it was real.

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  19. What a perfect illustration for the theme and your passion for clocks and birds. I would buy this card in a *wink* it's so adorable. It so crisp and perfect in every way!!!

    Love what you do with these themes!!

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  20. Incredible picture. So detailed. Must have taken you yonkers! whoa. I love those kind of clocks too. Thank you for taking the time to do this, Betsy. Its a great addition to this week's moon montage I'm sure. Love it.

    Now, an addendum to your lovely quote,
    "..hit a star and get burned up."

    :|

    :)

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  21. Great drawing, Betsy! I'm with you... moon, birds and clocks... good things in life. blessings ~ tanna

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  22. You need an artisan to create THAT clock for you Betsy!

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  23. Wonderful drawing - such a creative combo of all of your favorites. Also, interesting about the red dye in foods. Good to know.

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  24. This is so great! The moon and birds are a few of my favorite things, too. I really like the personalized touch on the clock : )

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  25. Jill ~ well now that would be fun, wouldn't it??

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  26. Cat ~ we do love the same things, don't we? Nice. :)

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  27. Very lovely sketch by a lovely lady. Keep up the great job of expressing yourself so sweetly. ARGH! to your story about the red dye...bet that doesn't happen again for awhile huh? Hang on mom - school will start soon!

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  28. Love this drawing, what a wonderful combination.;) As you know, I adore the moon as well.;)
    The quote made me smile, so true...
    Have a lovely Monday (also known as Moon day;) dear Betsy,
    xoxo

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  29. Beautiful drawing!! Love it!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  30. Betsy, this is sooo gorgeous, wow. Wonderful details.

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  31. Oh, my gosh I just love this! The birds and the moon are perfect pairs! :-)

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  32. Artist at her best!!!! Love it Betsy!

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  33. It's a wonderful drawing, Betsy! It would be a perfect book illustration as it is so beautifully detailed.

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  34. I love your drawing Betsy, it's wonderful. You really do wear so many different hats don't you! You're an amazing Mum, a wonderful writer & story teller, photographer, cook, a magnificent and very dedicated blogger & an artist. Just wonderful!

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  35. Katherine ~ aw, thanks. And you know dear Kath, I could say the same things about you...you wear all of those hats yourself and do it so very well!

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  36. Love it! i can't draw and I admire those who can...

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  37. You really should write a children's book, illustrate it, and submit it to a real publisher. There are home school moms looking for wholesome reading for their children.

    Do it, even if it takes three years or more.

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  38. This is fantastic and so beautifully done. Must have taken ages.

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  39. What an absolutely fabulous drawing! The detail is meticulous and it's so charming and makes me smile. Beautiful!

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  40. This is gorgeous. I like how you have thought about the clock idea and with the bird it's just cute

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  41. Lovely time piece...like that you put your name on it....

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  42. Gorgeous...love that you've combined all of these amazing elements into your piece! LOVE!

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  43. Betsy Bird, you are getting better all the time. I love clocks too. Love to watch Antiques Roadshow hoping to see clocks. Great job.
    QMM

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  44. QMM ~ Betsy Bird! Oh, that made me laugh! :)

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  45. Fabulous! I am always taken with the detail in your work. And the birds, of course.

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