3" x 3", Prismacolor colored pencil
The third little heart in the series.
I even remembered to take a work-in-progress scan, probably because
I needed a break from the repetition of drawing holly berries:
I'm hoping to eventually have nine of these "Nature Hearts",
so that they can be used individually or arranged all together in a square format,
but here are the three I have so far:
And here's today's vintage Valentine postcard:
(scroll down for previous posts of hearts and vintage Valentines)
(scroll down for previous posts of hearts and vintage Valentines)
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This one, from 1912, is to my husband's grandfather's future wife.
The message reads:
The message reads:
Dear Friend, How are you getting along. I am well.
When are you coming down? I hope you will get many Valentines.
True love from Cora B. ____.
When are you coming down? I hope you will get many Valentines.
True love from Cora B. ____.
looks like you're putting your whole heart into these...
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these have a subtle joy to them.
nice.
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I'm loving these little hearts. What a clever idea! Are you going to do prints?
ReplyDeleteThis was such a good idea! I love the newest heart! Very creative and fun!
ReplyDeleteAll of your hearts are great here but I like the berries best so far. Probably it's because of the bright red which seems to have become my favorite color.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea, Sarah! I look forward to seeing the set!
ReplyDeleteI love these and especially how they look when they come together!! Thanks for posting a 'during' shot!! It is really neat to see that!!
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ReplyDeleteYour work is truly lovely, and I'm enjoying your blog... the postcards! what intrigue!
ReplyDeleteYour "Nature's Hearts" series is a terrific idea - it would make a wonderful gift set of cards. I love seeing the vintage Valentine's Cards, too.
ReplyDeleteThese are looking great, looking forward to seeing the whole set
ReplyDeleteHow curious: it seems we both had berries on the brain yesterday! Another hearty beauty, & the card is delightful.
ReplyDeleteSarah, your hearts are so wonderful! The holly berries just scream Valentine!!! :) Also, I love the vintage postcard. I think they were the "twitter" of that generation!
ReplyDeleteI really, really, really like your new series of little drawings and your simple but great idea Sarah. I look forward to seeing the next 6 and will be interested to see if you then stop at 9. Often, good ideas turn into snowballs :)
ReplyDeleteThe hearts are so lovely!
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely, especially this one!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, everyone. I started out using "nature" as a theme, but they ended up as more "botanical". Not sure what #4 will be....stay tuned!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, Sarah! Your realism is second to none. You must have the patience of a saint to master the detail in each and every berry. Truly lovely.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful idea for a series, and beautifully drawn!
ReplyDeleteThis whole series is awesome! I love that you included the work in progress scan; I love to see other people's processes.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to make a series of nature hearts. I really like the one with the berries, and it's so nice to see part of the progress. Visiting your blog is a treat, every time. Your work is awesome.
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