Coloured Pencils and an Evening Gown.

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I felt in the mood to use my coloured pencils for this one. It's been ages since I have used them and it was lovely to choose which colours to use and not have to mix paint. Don't get me wrong, I love to mix paint too but I enjoyed having a change of medium. 

I need you to help me find a name for her. She'd like to have gone to Glastonbury Festival this weekend and is all dressed up with no-where to go. Ballgowns at Glastonbury you may ask? Of course! :)

Comments

Merlesworld said…
I haven't used then since I was young, I must try them again.
Merle..............
29 June 2013 at 23:28
Tammie Lee said…
she looks lovely in her gown
most certainly she needs somewhere to go
i love getting dressed up on occasion.
30 June 2013 at 00:23
Castles Crowns and Cottages said…
OH ISN'T THIS SO PRETTY! Hello there Jess! Happy Sunday! Anita
30 June 2013 at 22:59
Jess said…
They used to thought of as children's art materials until David Hockney made them fashionable again. :) Get them out and have some fun!x
1 July 2013 at 16:15
Jess said…
Thanks Tammie! :)
1 July 2013 at 16:16
Jess said…
Thankyou Anita! I hope you had a nice weekend.x
1 July 2013 at 16:16
Jess said…
I've chosen the name 'Olivia' for her from a Facebook suggestion. It seems to fit her so well.xx
1 July 2013 at 16:17
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