What's not on my workdesk this Wednesday
is Arizona blueberry white tea
because it was guzzled in record time
I kind of figured if I skulled it and didn't look at the calories thingy at the back
then I could pretend it was relatively healthy
this is in fact the diet equivalent of putting your fingers in your ears
and humming loudly
but hey works for me
and the bottle is now residing in the recycle bin
not before I got in and drew and painted it mind
but it was just screaming to be immortalised
so while not on my desk in person at the moment
the painting means it remains in spirit at least
Also not on my desk
the A Tea C's for the swap with Sandra
which I finally got in the post
it took way too long
and I wish I had a great excuse
but can't quite come up with one at the moment
so lets just pretend I sent it a week or so ago
and that Australia Post is really really slow...
My desk is also printer free
and I even have some room for folders I use all the time
and a diary
which I of course never use
but like to use as a paperweight to hold down scraps of paper
which hold important things and dates and reminders
which would be better in the diary
but where is the fun in that...
So the printer is now over here
along with some of my treasures
and it is over here
because
The studio is finally finished
well the outward appearance is finished
there are still some scary draws
but I will get to them soon
Lots of pics and the story is in the previous post
I was going to save it for the weekly desk stalk
but I couldn't wait
so posted about it yesterday
Also not on my desk is a finished painting of a peony
which I really really wanted to have finished for today
but instead it is only part of the way along
which I blame on everything but me
so my submission for the Monthly Painter's Challenge
is a photo
which feels like kind of a cop out
and the topic was Micro/macro
which did my head in
and I was going to paint the Peony
but then I decided a rose would be my subject
after seeing these glorious apricot roses at the florist
and I tried to paint this a million times
okay at least three times
and every time it didn't come close to the photo I took
so I decided the photo would be it...
Hope everyone has an amazing Wednesday
and head over to WOYWW
hosted by the lovely Julia
to stalk some desks with me
I have missed it terribly in the last few weeks
due to the untimely death of my modem, Murray
so can't wait to have a nose around
and see what everyone has been up to...xx
41 comments:
A Tibetan bowl is one of my treasures, too. (And a bell and ting shaws.) I can hardly wait to see the finished flower. Love your newly renovated studio!!! Wow! :)
You are leading a very very productive life .... poor Murray couldn't keep up :)
Thank you for stopping by my blog today!
I've been a follower of your for quite sometime now - inspired by your sketches and paintings (like today's tea bottle)!
Hope you can find that teapot cookie cutter - you may just want to sketch it too!
Happy Valentine's day!
wow, your studio is just fabulous, love the paintings on your walls, you are so talented!
Happy WOYWW! Debxx # 9
I'm loving your new and improved work area, and of course the tea and the A TEA C reference. You are SO clever. Happy WOYWW from # 3.
One of Kimmies tea bloggers :)
Happy Valentines Day and tea Tuesday.
Your art and your studio is so beautiful!!
Wow, your studio looks amazing. I love the phrase "scary drawers," we have a couple of those in this house, too. :-)
I'm amazed at your drawing skills. You made a bottle of tea look really lovely!
Happy Woyww!
Sandy #19
You do have a lovely space to craft in! Have a crafty Week HaPpY WoYwW!!
((Lyn))
OMG your desk and work space are officially gorgeous. I have to say the peony is divine and I am sure your rose attempts were probably pretty good. I cannot wait for my OZ post envelope (I have not peeked) so I will be surprised and probably run screaming towards the mailman and frighten him. Have a good week.
Loving your scrap room, it's so bright and fresh looking! Also enjoying looking at your paintings on the wall, really nice stuff there! And got a chuckle from your dieting comment, something about fingers in your ears and humming! lol Ya'll are getting a jumpstart on me for WOYWW but mine will be up tomorrow! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)
Love your white tea bottle drawing! I just scrolled down and now I am hyperventilating with envy at your gorgeous studio! I will have to go and have a cup of tea, even though I am still at work and would rather go home!
You really are an expert at painting these beautiful intricate bottles and cups etc. Lots of things NOT on your desk, but what a beautiful workplace you have now! Patsy from
HeARTworks
Was in raptures by your painting of the bottle but then as I neared the bottom of your blogpost for today I saw the flowers. Cor, lovely partial Peony painting and I do love the rose photo. Talent! You have it!
Love the room too by the way.
Don't forget to call in and check our my blog candy - it closes late tonight and I should be drawing tomorrow. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Neet 29 (wish that was my age and I was where I am now in life - crafting yum yum)
I think the painting is coming along nicely and will be anxious to see it when it's finished. I've never tried that particular tea and now I want to. But I love their Plum Tea.
love your workspace its so neat and tidy, and i love an artist, beautiful paintings and draws, great workspace, Happy WOYWW 141, thank you for sharing, #52
Love your new workspace. I also really like that painting of the tea bottle. Sounds like your trip to IKEA is like most of mine. Thank God they offer up Swedish Meatballs in the cafeteria that makes it all worthwhile! Hope you have a great week and thanks for sharing. Don't forget my blog candy is still up for grabs so drop by and leave a comment and make sure you are a follower. Vickie #64
There is a lot NOT on your desk today, lol... love that bottle of tea. I have never heard of blueberry white tea, we obviously don't get it here! I like the idea of you drinking it whilst holding your fingers in your ears humming that sounds very clever....
Happy WOYWW, Helen 17
Funny how we name our technology :) So many people have named their Craft Robos ROBBIE you have to wonder if that really IS it's name. Murray the Modem is new :) I've never been one to name my car or my Mac but I do tend to attribute cruel intentions to my ISP when it's being slow and aggravating, like today. I wouldn't share what I call it on those days - far too rude :)
Love the peony - so pretty. Nature is amazing, in a grand sweep or close detail.
Happy WOYWW
Mary Anne
Murray modem??? LOL. This could be a fun new game - how about Percy Printer, Kevin Keyboard and Lawrence Laptop?? The name Lawrence always makes me think of a rather rakish gentleman, twiddling his....moustache!! What did you think I was going to say....?!
Sorry, I'll stop being stupid. Your new craft area is gleamingly gorgeous and tidy - you're going to have such fun in there!
Hugs, LLJ ~72 xx
Love your craft space, Wow!! FABULOUS art work, Have a great week, Hugs May x x x
I love, love, love your new room. Those drawers are fantastic.
That peony is gorgeous already, can't wait to see it finished.
Do you have a name for your new modem yet?
Have a great week.
Von :)
YOUR STUDIO IS MEGGA LUSH!!! Opps soz caps lock on lol Lurrrrve your drawers, I'd love a snoop inside heehee
Ger x
WOYWW #25
Hello Tracey, was great to come upon you and so happy you enjoyed your visit to my blog. I love all your cups and tea painting, have a great Wednesday too!xx
What a great space you have to work in. Happy WOYWW - Helen T No. 87
What a fab space - I did giggle over you using your diary as a paperweight, I have numerous diaries all over the house, but none as nice as yours. Take care, thanks for sharing & enjoy this week's WOYWW. Zo xx 88
Love the peek into your creative world! Beautiful! I love your art! Kim
Wonderful new craft room and I loved reading the post of how it came into being. Beautiful little treasures in your room too, is that a Tibetan Singing Bowl next to your printer? I laughed out loud at your comment about trying to get your feet on the desk! Best leave the complicated stuff to the professionals, lol. Have fun admiring your new room!
Hugs
Brenda 6
hey that bottle looks beautiful! Love all the photos.
Love that bottle. Lots of interest here today. Just off to have a look at the previous post to see more of the craft room (Hazel, WOYW #138) x
what a great work space! love the brushes homes
Wait! I spy the AZ tea bottle that is not on your desk anymore in a different photo. You got your drawing spot on for that one. Great diet tip--just consume it and quickly. The studio is looking good and we never would have known about the black hole drawers if you hadn't told us. Happy WOYWW!
Your studio is divine. Have pinned you on Pinterest its that good.
Am now an avid follower xxxxx
Lisa x 8
I love your studio - it looks so fresh and calming, and your pictures are amazing!
Happy WOYWW:)
emilyx
Loved seeing your space! And your drawings/paintings are just as beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Dani28
Oh my gosh...this is brilliant. You're brilliant! :) Love it. You make it all look so easy! hee hee
And whoah....can I come visit you to work in that super fab one heck of a creative space?! :D
Gotta say that is one amazing room. I would love for mine to look that good. Happy scrapping!
I love, love, love you room. It looks so fabulous. I off to check out the other post you referred to.
your work space is absolutely stunning thank you for sharing it and you are an amazing still art painter. Happy woyww!!
#54
That is the purdiest tea bottle I've ever seen :)
Well, that wasn't good of Murray to up and die like that. Humph. Your studio looks ASOLUTELY ACE, you mus tbe loving it. Each month I go to a lot of trouble (OK 10 mins) to make a calendar page for the big frame in the hall...we never use it..I carry dates on scraps...horrible habit! The peony painting makes me breathless, it's quite beautiful.
I just love the tea cups and I love the colours. A very elegant work space.
Wow, your studio makeover is fabulous. I don't use my diary for its intended purpose too - it all goes in Outlook on my PC instead ... and talking of computers, it really was too bad of Murray to give up on you :) Hope you are having a lovely weekend. Elizabeth x #114
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