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A page of my sketchbook before
and then after spring cleaning.

Which do you prefer?




The big painting I was working on is now finished and ready to be delivered to its new home. I was going to leave the background plain white but got a bit carried away!

Comments

Victoria Stitch said…
i think i prefer after springcleaning because the colours re more vibrant!
12 November 2010 at 08:59
Cynthia Schelzig said…
The second one...and look at the size of that canvas!!! WHat vibrant blues!!!!
12 November 2010 at 09:27
Anonymous said…
Yep, I prefer the second one too. The vibrancy of your work is so cheering at this time of year.
12 November 2010 at 11:12
Kathryn Dyche said…
It would be a tough call but I think I agree with the others that the second one is more vibrant.
12 November 2010 at 12:08
Lisa M Griffin said…
LOVE sneaking a peak into artist sketchbooks and your colorful pieces do not disappoint. :)
12 November 2010 at 12:48
Jess said…
Thankyou! It's so interesting to get other's opinions on which one looks best, thankyou so much :)
12 November 2010 at 13:37
Foxglove said…
Jessie I have to agree with everyone else, the painting after Spring cleaning I like the best and your finished painting looks wonderful!

Have a fabulous weekend. xxx
12 November 2010 at 14:27
Robin Larkspur said…
The second one is more clean and vibrant, but I also kind of like some of the little splotches in the first one, and I adore the "bloomers" on the bird. The big painting is so wonderfully, fabulously Blue!
12 November 2010 at 14:57
sandy said…
I like your blog! Colorful art, great to look at.

Came here from Sandi's blog...the chocolate one..ha.

I'll be back.
12 November 2010 at 18:56
Christie said…
Very beautiful! I too like the 2nd one best!
12 November 2010 at 23:10
Victoria said…
I love them BOTH..my heart simply sees the art..they are both gorgeous!
13 November 2010 at 14:46
Julia Guthrie said…
I love that page of your sketchbook Jessie! It would make the most stunning wrapping paper...:)
14 November 2010 at 12:57
Jess said…
Thankyou all so much for such lovely comments and it seems the second spring-cleaned one is the fave. Thanks for your input, very much appreciated. :) xx
15 November 2010 at 08:55
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