Illustration Friday and Micki's Art Swap

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First of all let me show you my illustration for this week.
'Twirl' for Illustration Friday.

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Look what arrived in my letterbox this morning. My parcel from Micki has arrived!

Micki Wilde from the Secret Hermit has been running an art swap this month
and today her painting arrived at my house!
Do you remember last week I told you about the one I was working on to send to her?




I hope she likes it.
I love hers!

Around the edge of the painting it says,
'She had a deep desire to unleash her imagination for the all the world to see.'

Thankyou Micki, I am now the happy owner of 2 of your lovely paintings! :)) The one on the left I bought myself for a treat a few weeks ago. It's called
'Fly Free'.


Two lovely ladies to watch me as I paint! :)

Comments

Micki Wilde said…
I don't 'like' your painting, I LOVE IT!!!!!! you have some seriously amazing watercolour skills, even the hubby was impressed, his exact words were "wow that kicks ass!!" lol
I love the print too, such vibrant colours, thank you for swapping with me hun and don't forget to check my blog mid february for the big mail art show off of everything I received :o)

X
24 January 2012 at 09:55
Jess said…
Thanks so much Micki, I sure will! :)
24 January 2012 at 10:24
renilde said…
Great work Jessie, your fox is so charming and beautifully painted.
I am going to have a look at Micki Wildes blog , her ladies are intriguing.
xx
24 January 2012 at 10:57
rachel awes said…
LOVE every piece by you both!!!
THIS is one brilliant exchange!
24 January 2012 at 11:13
Jess said…
Thanks Renilde and Rachel! :o)
24 January 2012 at 12:14
Flotsam said…
It looks like fun exchanging. I was glad to see your banner pictures as this downloaded today; all sunny with the sea and garden. -Just what I need on a dull day in January.
24 January 2012 at 13:58
Jess said…
Thanks Bella, it is dull today isn't it? The weekend was lovely and sunny though, I hope you got some of it! :)
24 January 2012 at 14:46
Carol said…
What a great idea, and what great paintings.
Carol xx
24 January 2012 at 15:05
Jess said…
Thanks Carol! :)
24 January 2012 at 15:12
busybusybeejay said…
Great painting you received but i love the one you sent.You are one seriously talented lady.If only I could draw!
24 January 2012 at 19:42
Unknown said…
Stunning!!
All the paintings are amazing!
24 January 2012 at 21:01
Serpent Mandalas said…
Love the little fox!! :)
24 January 2012 at 23:51
martinealison said…
Simplement adorable...
Magnifique...
Gros bisous
25 January 2012 at 07:17
Jess said…
Thankyou Barbara, it's never too late to learn to draw! :)

Thankyou Pumpkin!
Thanks Lindy :)
Thankyou Martine :)
25 January 2012 at 08:41
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