tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post8411051104957731695..comments2024-03-29T03:07:34.548-05:00Comments on Power Poppy - The Blog: Tips for coloring flowers with new eyesMarcella Hawleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06928917201973178656noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-14098880016061318192018-08-17T09:48:07.580-05:002018-08-17T09:48:07.580-05:00Nora, I just love to hear that you got something o...Nora, I just love to hear that you got something out of my post. Appreciate your enthusiastic words!! Hope you get some crafting in this weekend.Marcella Hawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928917201973178656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-32152898895003319682018-08-17T09:47:32.607-05:002018-08-17T09:47:32.607-05:00Gail, you are so good to me, thank you so much!Gail, you are so good to me, thank you so much!Marcella Hawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928917201973178656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-33251886363719705762018-08-17T09:43:35.569-05:002018-08-17T09:43:35.569-05:00Francine, thank you for your kind comment, I am fi...Francine, thank you for your kind comment, I am filled up with good thoughts reading it. Hope you have an awesome weekend and have been able to have a little time to add some of my tips to your repertoire! :) Marcella Hawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928917201973178656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-79697673194873008382018-08-17T09:39:47.106-05:002018-08-17T09:39:47.106-05:00Kim, I'm sorry it's taken me a few days to...Kim, I'm sorry it's taken me a few days to reply to you here, but I wanted you to know how DEAR your note is — I'm so happy to hear that you got a lot out of my tutorial!! We all have so many demands pulling at us, it was so thoughtful of you to take time to read my post and leave this comment. Maybe I'll look into having prints made... hehehe... hope you'll have time to dig out your watercolors, soon! It's such an indulgence to just play and paint with all the things on our to-do lists, I get it, girl, I get it!!Marcella Hawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928917201973178656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-74326692580325001722018-08-17T09:37:40.803-05:002018-08-17T09:37:40.803-05:00Christine, thank you so much, my friend! You know ...Christine, thank you so much, my friend! You know you inspire me beyond words, we are all learning from each other! Thanks for sharing your encouragement — and happy you like the graphics, too! YAY!Marcella Hawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928917201973178656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-65877377516763831582018-08-17T09:36:44.760-05:002018-08-17T09:36:44.760-05:00Traci, it is SO rewarding to read this - I just LO...Traci, it is SO rewarding to read this - I just LOVE to know that my illustrations and tips are helpful. p.s. You ARE an artist!!! Thank you for sharing your very kind words. xoxo!!Marcella Hawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928917201973178656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-73704901663404935282018-08-17T09:35:30.789-05:002018-08-17T09:35:30.789-05:00Sharon, it totally delights me to read this! Keep ...Sharon, it totally delights me to read this! Keep practicing new little techniques here and there, and before you know it, you'll be blowing yourself away with what you are capable of. xoxoMarcella Hawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928917201973178656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-59110699047228107022018-08-17T09:33:56.884-05:002018-08-17T09:33:56.884-05:00What a high compliment, thank you Jan. It is truly...What a high compliment, thank you Jan. It is truly fulfilling to hear that you are soaking up some of the ideas I'm sharing — I hope you've been enjoying bringing your stamping projects to life just that much more! Best wishes!Marcella Hawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928917201973178656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-71756041185571095712018-08-17T09:32:37.063-05:002018-08-17T09:32:37.063-05:00Oh gosh, you will get there, it truly does just ta...Oh gosh, you will get there, it truly does just take practice and patience with yourself - like learning anything new! I've been doing this for many years, and I am STILL learning! :) You'll get there! And thank you for the kind words! 🐞Marcella Hawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928917201973178656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-64521068377398506362018-08-17T09:30:57.955-05:002018-08-17T09:30:57.955-05:00Barb, thank you, my dear! I wish I had more tips t...Barb, thank you, my dear! I wish I had more tips to share - so much of what I do I just sit down and do without thinking about it... I would love to take more time to analyze my process so I can help others get to another level or see things a little differently. It's all so much fun, isn't it?Marcella Hawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928917201973178656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-71144895518955028682018-08-17T09:29:02.467-05:002018-08-17T09:29:02.467-05:00Lee Ann, you are an astute observer, this DID take...Lee Ann, you are an astute observer, this DID take me a long time! hehehe. But the end result was so colorful, and the process so calming. I just indulged myself. :) Hopefully you can adapt some of these ideas into smaller coloring projects! Thank you for commenting.... I still owe you a thank you for that SUCCULENT BOWL!!!! OMG OMG OMG it is darling and right up my alley -- YOU GET ME!!! So thoughtful and kind of you to bring me that sweet gift and precious handmade card. Have a wonderful weekend!Marcella Hawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928917201973178656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-2882500521952992302018-08-17T09:26:45.790-05:002018-08-17T09:26:45.790-05:00Aw, Beccy, I am so glad to read your note — I do l...Aw, Beccy, I am so glad to read your note — I do love what I'm doing, and I wish I were a more concise teacher, but maybe with practice I'll get better at that! Hopefully my sheer excitement will transfer over -- haha!! Hope you're able to take time to color soon.Marcella Hawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928917201973178656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-60891207477473282342018-08-17T09:25:39.234-05:002018-08-17T09:25:39.234-05:00Haha! Thank you Lagene!! (I love saying Wowzers)Haha! Thank you Lagene!! (I love saying Wowzers)Marcella Hawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928917201973178656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-14951999000938989532018-08-17T09:25:20.972-05:002018-08-17T09:25:20.972-05:00Cheryl, thank you for your sweet words, you always...Cheryl, thank you for your sweet words, you always make me feel like a million bucks!! Bathroom renovations — that sounds exciting AND intensive. You'd better focus on those decisions and details!! Big hugs to you and thanks again for adding more light to people's lives than you could ever know. xoxoMarcella Hawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928917201973178656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-83632187512017344852018-08-17T09:23:51.346-05:002018-08-17T09:23:51.346-05:00We're so so happy you're here with us, Sar...We're so so happy you're here with us, Sara! Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm!Marcella Hawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928917201973178656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-78660829459726107262018-08-13T10:59:29.353-05:002018-08-13T10:59:29.353-05:00Beautiful just beautiful! I am new to PP but I...Beautiful just beautiful! I am new to PP but I'm an enthusiastic new fan! I can't wait to use my pencils on some of these gorgeous stamps!SaraWrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16294658089902823714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-62175550505900606382018-08-12T21:27:37.898-05:002018-08-12T21:27:37.898-05:00Marcy, I absolutely LOVED reading and seeing all t...Marcy, I absolutely LOVED reading and seeing all the wonderful inspiration! You always inspire me with your words, your artwork, and thank you for sharing this wonderful information! I agree with Christine that I love the new graphics! I love your painting and want to do more myself (but after our bathroom renovation - ha!). Fun times will come soon!! Hugs and love! xoxoCherylQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07264701469608248158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-3719048681621282092018-08-12T09:39:12.616-05:002018-08-12T09:39:12.616-05:00WOWZERS, GORGEOUS!WOWZERS, GORGEOUS!Lagenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784690625244899150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-31531388209981239692018-08-11T19:37:53.519-05:002018-08-11T19:37:53.519-05:00Thank you so much for this fabulous tutorial Marce...Thank you so much for this fabulous tutorial Marcella, what a stunning result you achieved! It's obvious that not only are you super talented, but you also love what you're doing, and it's very kind of you to share your knowledge and techniques with us. I have a feeling that my fingers are going to be inky for the next few days!<br />Cheers,<br />BeccyBeccyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00440145902919125017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-27700168863255066782018-08-11T19:26:18.139-05:002018-08-11T19:26:18.139-05:00Absolutely stunning, Marcella! All I kept thinkin...Absolutely stunning, Marcella! All I kept thinking was how much time this must have taken; clearly I am very impatient when it comes to coloring! Love your additions of different colors, like the yellow in the tulips, and I try to remember this when I color. Thank you for your tips!<br />Lee Ann Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05544051636637885242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-23589946381172832562018-08-11T12:07:18.411-05:002018-08-11T12:07:18.411-05:00Bravo,Marcella! Your painting is gorgeous! And I l...Bravo,Marcella! Your painting is gorgeous! And I love that you are sharing tips with us. That's soooo very cool and inspiring! Thank you!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17098573608858334212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-6183091264157962242018-08-11T11:29:52.574-05:002018-08-11T11:29:52.574-05:00wow this is spectacular I love how it turned out. ...wow this is spectacular I love how it turned out. so beautiful and so helpful. I am not much into water color although I have tried and do enjoy it but it doesn't look anything like yours. Your tips are great and maybe that will help me. Thanks so sharing, love the images on this site!<br />Lady Bug Stampershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14618725230953490913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-83371191055045075672018-08-11T10:14:50.474-05:002018-08-11T10:14:50.474-05:00Beautiful! If I could create something that looks ...Beautiful! If I could create something that looks half as good as this, I'd be thrilled. Thank you for sharing your artistic insight - your generosity enriches all of us in the way we see and create.Jan Vinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14028156103022369940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-78827978102900336012018-08-11T07:34:23.356-05:002018-08-11T07:34:23.356-05:00Wow, Marcella! I love the look of these flowers a...Wow, Marcella! I love the look of these flowers and the cross-hatching! Never would have thought of that...talk about a definite looking through "new eyes"! Now I will look at my paintings the same way...thanks so much for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13812056068296370744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488393550159585752.post-59251431127349538042018-08-08T22:40:07.277-05:002018-08-08T22:40:07.277-05:00I am always amazed by your detailed drawings, Marc...I am always amazed by your detailed drawings, Marcy...but your water coloring just blows me away!! Your tips are really helpful. Though I am no artist or even pretend artist...I love playing with color and your stamps make me very happy to experiment. Thank you so much!Traci Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13160872713951319803noreply@blogger.com