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Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Sunflower

My first attempt at shading. Hope you like it! 


The picture was taken with a mobile camera.


Ah Sun-flower, weary of time,
Who countest the steps of the sun:
Seeking after that sweet golden clime
Where the traveller's journey is done.

Where the Youth pined away with desire,
And the pale virgin shrouded in snow:
Arise from their graves, and aspire,
Where my Sun-flower wishes to go!

 -William Blake

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32 comments:

  1. ADRIAN23 April 2013 at 07:31

    It's very good and it's good to see you back.

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  2. Suldog23 April 2013 at 07:59

    I think it's lovely. It was a very nice piece of beauty to have this morning. Thank you!

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  3. Red23 April 2013 at 17:56

    Blake's poem fits well with your shading. Good to see you post again.

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  4. GB24 April 2013 at 04:50

    I could not say it better than Adrian has said it. It is good to see you back.

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  5. Anne24 April 2013 at 23:30

    I especially like the heart of your sunflower where I see a sort of eye, and also the reflect. Your drawing full of delicacy is well according to th poem. Enjoy a nice week, Ruby!

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  6. Suzy26 April 2013 at 01:43

    That is beautiful - you are so talented. But you should watermark and copyright your art.

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  7. Ruby26 April 2013 at 09:30

    Thanks Suzy. Although I did draw the sunflower, it was from a similar pencil drawing in the internet.

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  8. Helma27 April 2013 at 10:52

    I think it's really beautiful Ruby and also very amazing that you can make it. Also your poem there again says a thousand words.
    A hug.

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  9. Fernando Santos (Chana)28 April 2013 at 01:46

    Belo trabalho....
    Cumprimentos

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  10. ☆sapphire28 April 2013 at 05:22

    Welcome back, Ruby! The sunflower looks happy and I'm happy to have you again here on your blog! Thanks for sharing that lovely drawing of the sunflower!!

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  11. Magia da Inês28 April 2013 at 11:45

    É lindo. Ficou muito bom.
    Sugestão: não sei ao certo do que estou falando porque não sei desenhar, nem sombrear, apenas admirar os trabalhos que as pessoas fazem. Mas se o fundo fosse de outra cor que não fosse branco, não daria maior destaque ao seu trabalho?
    Perdoe-me se eu tiver falando baboseiras.
    Bom domingo!
    Boa semana!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil
    ¸.•°✿✿⊱彡

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  12. Magia da Inês1 May 2013 at 06:41

    ¸.•°✿✿⊱彡

    Ótimo mês de maio!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil.°✿⊱彡
    ¸.•°✿✿⊱彡

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  13. Linda9 May 2013 at 07:49

    It is lovely!!!

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  14. Unknown9 May 2013 at 11:41

    wow! this is so fantastic girl!
    magnefiestaofmumbai.blogspot.in

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  15. Magia da Inês12 May 2013 at 11:33

    ¸╭•⊰✿¸.

    Bom domingo!
    Feliz Dia das Mães!
    Beijinhos.♡ღ

    •*✿⊱╮ღ

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  16. Unknown14 May 2013 at 04:04

    Hey its not just a simple draw, its called art.
    Keep working hard to make it more clear hand on your art. Goodluck
    Following you Via GFC name Modonika. will love if you too follow me back. http://modonika.blogspot.in/

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  17. theconstantwalker18 May 2013 at 14:16

    So lovely to see... many thanks for sharing xx

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  18. Magia da Inês20 May 2013 at 16:43

    Ótimo início de semana!
    Beijinhos do Brasil
    ¸.•°✿✿⊱彡

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  19. Magia da Inês25 May 2013 at 16:19

    ¸.•°❤❤⊱彡
    Bom fim de semana!
    彡❤❤ Beijinhos

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  20. Haddock4 September 2013 at 18:31

    And its turned out well, especially the shades on the petals.

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  21. Ercotravels16 October 2013 at 03:22

    Beautiful!! nice art work..

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  22. Bob Bushell16 November 2013 at 02:39

    Beautiful composed art, and I love everything that William Blake, cheers Ruby.

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  23. ruma22 November 2013 at 05:12


    Hello, Ruby.

    　　It is my joy to share your wonderful work.
    　　And sweet message charms my heart.

    　　I pray for your happiness and world peace.
    　 Thank you World-wide LOVE, and your Support.

    Have a good weekend. From Japan, ruma ❃


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  24. obat pelangsing cepat22 November 2013 at 18:42

    salam kenal,saya dari indonesia

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  25. Ash5 December 2013 at 15:58

    I hope you're well, Ruby. Miss your posts!!

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  26. deeps5 December 2013 at 17:30

    this is now heard melody and it s beautiful

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  27. Ramakrishnan23 December 2013 at 02:22

    Hi Ruby: Wishing you Merry Christmas and Very Happy,Prosperous & Joyous New Year 2014. Best Wishes Ram

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  28. Magia da Inês23 December 2013 at 09:29

    ¸.•°♡♡⊱彡
    Muita paz e muita luz em nossas vidas, no Natal e sempre!!!

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    ⋯ ✰ ⋯
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    ░F░E░L░I░Z░
    ░N░A░T░A░L░!!!

    ¸.•°♡♡⊱彡

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  29. Adriano23 August 2014 at 07:31

    Hello Ruby!
    Beautiful Paint......:)

    Good day.

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  30. RobertN18 September 2014 at 11:35

    Beautiful!
    Best regards!

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  31. Bob Bushell19 September 2014 at 14:30

    Beautiful painting Ruby.

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  32. UIFPW0815 October 2014 at 07:09

    Amazing picture.
    Morris

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