Well, I thought I would start 2015 in with a peaceful and quiet time. Nothing of the sort! Out of the blue, I got two commissions. I did not expect this at all and it might lead to nothing…however I am chuffed to bits! Here the best sketches of a week of very hard work.
Ik dacht dat ik 2015 op mijn dooie gemakje kon beginnen. Dus niet, ik heb twee tekenopdrachten gekregen! Dat lijkt zomaar uit de lucht te komen vallen. T kan heel goed op niks uitlopen hoor…maar ik ben er natuurlijk heel blij mee! Hier de beste schetsen van een week heel hard werken.
Love and Liefs, Johanna
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So cute! Drawing is so much fun. I plan to draw 100 pictures in 2015. Just for fun.
Thank you Genevieve and i hope to see your drawings on your blog!
Exciting, indeed! Congratulations on your commissions – what a wonderful way to start the new year!
It really is;0) Thank you Sheryl!
Congratulations! That is great.. and so are these sketches
Thank you Cynthia, for both the congrats and the compliment;0)
Great sketches! I wonder what would happen if I sat down and attempted to draw something? I am good at stick figures, does that count as drawing?
You are a funny one! and well…every drawing begins with a stick figure..so go for it!
Oh, how wonderful! If that isn’t the most positive endorsement! Congrats Johanna! These are such charming sketches, I can’t wait to see how they evolve!
I am still on cloud 9 and I cannot to wait to finish it myself. It is different now, because I have to wait for feedback and approval. It is a bit scary but so exciting too! Thank you dear Cathe.
Congrats Johanna, it’s like a new year’s gift for you! Your drawing is lovely, I love the lady and child in the kitchen, brought back memories to me. The way the little girl is looking at her mother, admiring and loving being there. May I print it to keep close to me?
Dear Elizabeth, thank you for being so considered. I am so happy that my drawing evokes these memories for you. Of course, you can print it out and keep it close to you. I feel honored, xoxox Johanan
I was looking for an email address at your site, but cannot find it. If you want to, I can send a professional print of the finsihed drawing to you. Please email me at colorpencil.2014@gmail.com
Thanks Johanna, I’ll print it and put on the wall in my studio! Have a great night!
Congratulations, Johanna! I love them all, but think the first is my favourite. Is that a lighthouse? Looking forward to seeing where these end up. Exciting!!!
Thank you Sharon, the first is my favorite too. That is indeed a lighthouse. I have to wait now for feedback and approvals, very different and I admit a bit scary too. But getting all this positive feedback is so lovely. xo Johanna
A wonderful start to the New Year. 🙂 🙂
it absolutely is!!
Gorgeous sketches and thematic scenes my lovely friend Johanna !
Loved them all,but I particularly liked the one with the horse and the seahorse or hippocampus as we call it in Greek.Sending Love (Liefs ) & Blessings your way from this end , Doda 🙂
Thank you, dear Doda, I am happy you like my work. Positive feedback is so inspiring and encouraging! Love (agape?) to you too all the way in Greece, xo Johanna
Agape,Love,Liefs … Beautiful words dear Johanna 🙂
Have a brilliant and peaceful weekend 🙂 ❤
Wow–this is so exciting, and reinforcing! You’ve worked hard and must feel wonderful to have that work appreciated! I like all the drawings–they whimsy and light-heartedness is what really gets to me. The stars and starfish, the sea and the horse and seahorse–the drawings are clever in such a sweet and subtle way!
Really kerry, I had not expected this at all. I am not sure what will come from it but I am having so much fun with this ( and a little nerves too…) I am so happy you love the drawings, your feedback is always very special to me! Thanks dear Kerry!!!
How incredibly exciting! Your sketches are so pleasing to the eye.
Thank you Laurie..I am still on cloud 9;0)
Congratulations, Dear Johanna!
So good news!
Happy new year,
and,
Best wishes for you for this very new year and your great & lovely art, ❤
Thank you GolNaran, and best wishes for you too and I really hope to see so much of your beautiful art!!
You are one busy lady! Great sketches. Congratulations on your commissions! 🙂 ❤
Thank you Linda…it feels great to be busy with what I like best. This is a blessed start of 2015! Thank you for your compliment my dear friend! xo Johanna
Congratulations, Johanna! I’m still scrolling up and down to determien which of the sketches I like most, but I can’t decide. They’re all superb.
Have a great one,
Pit
Pit! That is so very kind of you, ‘superb’ is such a kind way to give a compliment. Take care there in Texas and I wish you a quick recovery!!!
Oh my goodness these are charming. I love, love, love the star reflected in the water and the fish swimming to the surface. Delightful.
The two horses are a delight as well. Such whimsy and talent, all wrapped up in you. Thanks for the smiles.
My word, such lovely way to start your year. Congratulations Johanna. When you take a commission, do you draw what they request or something of your own imagination? My favourite is the little see horse looking up at the big horse. I wonder if they both would wish to trade places?
These are my first commissions so it is very exciting indeed and a learning curve. As an illustrator I draw what is requested but in my style of course. I can change the interpretation of the subject but not my style. But the two have asked me because my art appealed to them. So far it goes very smooth. I feel very honored by this!
Lovely sketches, Johanna!
Such beautiful work, Johanna. Congratulations! It is wonderful that you are getting such positive recognition. It feels so good!
Karen.