Wednesday 16 May 2012

Spring Within the Rain


 

The rain has been visiting quite a lot lately, even more than we've expected. Don't get me wrong, I love rain. My head seems to work better when the sky is grey and the weather is chilly. While most people would pray for clear blue skies and bright sunshine, I prefer gloomy clouds above and the sound of rain tapping on my windows. I guess I'm just strange that way. :)

But even as the wind blew tiredlessly outside, I had spring in mind when I drew this sweet looking little girl named Zoe. Just look at her beautiful clear blue eyes. Now tell me, how can you not think of blue skies when you look into a pair of eyes like those? I was told that she likes running, dancing, flowers and dresses. Isn't that adorable? I just hope she likes the drawing when it arrives at her door.

Anyway, here are a few reminders of bright sun shiny days in the middle of the pouring rain outside...

 
 
 
 

So toodleloo for now, darlings! Rain or sunshine, I hope you have a smile on your face. :)

Hugs,


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My special thanks for the inspirations:
1 - Spring floral scarf by BglorifiedBoutique 
2 - Soft Pink Tulips photograph by CarlaDyck 
3 - Owl Home Decor by claylicious 
4 - Turquoise and gold earrings by stonepoetry 
5 - Teapot with Flowers art print by BellaAndBunny 
6 - Aqua placemats by toocutecustomcrafts 
7 - Lemon Art photography print by photographybykarina      


20 comments:

  1. What a beautiful collection of Spring! You have amazing drawings too, I must say!!

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  2. Your writing and drawings are beautiful. I am honored to be included on your blog post! Thank you kindly. Be well, Carla

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    1. You're welcome, Carla. Thank you for letting me use your gorgeous image in this collection! :)

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  3. Love your drawings. Thanks for including the scarf. - Deb
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/BglorifiedBoutique

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  4. Nice piece, Amalia. Really looks great.

    Yeah, I like the rainy weather too, it's the time to be creative indoors.

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    1. Thanks, Ted. :)
      Yeah, when the clouds hover above, something seems to summon me to the drawing table! LOL!

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  5. A lovely aqua post! Blue eyes fascinate me as I have brown myself. Weirdly, my children have blue eyes so there must be a gene for them somewhere in the family's past. :)
    You've made such a beautiful drawing of the blue-eyed girl, she's going to be thrilled to pieces!
    Jess xx

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    1. I know what you mean! Blue eyes seem to draw you in and hynotize you. Haha! And thank you, sweetie, I hope she likes it too. :)

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  6. she is lovely
    such a wonderful mix of realistic and whimsy, just beautiful.

    loved seeing your collection of treasures too.

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  7. Lovely post Amalia. Love the artwork. Beautiful.
    Kyles :D

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  8. Truly inspiring and great reminders Amalia! I adore the drawing, so sweet. :) Thank you so much for including my photograph. Have a lovely day!

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    1. Hi Karin, thanks for the visit and letting me use your image. :)

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  9. Amalia, I'm so honored to see you have included me in your wonderful post! And I really love your artwork - it's beautiful!
    Thank you!
    xo. Emma
    www.bellaandbunny.com

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  10. What a wonderful post! I love all your photos, and your drawing looks so much like my sister it's a bit eerie to me :) Maybe that's just my sister is a bit eerie?

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    1. Haha! If this girl looks like your sister, then "eerie" is definitely not the right word for her!

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  11. Wow! What a sweetheart, and I DID get lost in her wonderful pale blue eyes. Marvelous portrait!!!

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  12. Zoe is gorgeous! I love your portraits. I too love a rainy day and have an app on my phone that sounds like rain and thunder. I listen to if often...so we are both cut from the same strange cloth ♥

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