Friday, March 22, 2013

An Abundance of WIP's

 'Powerhouse'  work in progress
7 x 10 inch watercolor

'Sleepy smitten'  work in progress
8 x 10 inch watercolor

It seems like I have lots of works in progress right now. These two, and a colored pencil piece, and a larger commission too. But those last two are still in the drawing stage. 

Do you ever feel like you have so much to do that you just kind of sit there, not knowing where to start? Yeah. That's how I feel today.

At least I am fortified with chocolate. Now I can conquer anything. Huzzah?! ;)
Posted by Crystal Cook at 9:19 AM
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20 comments:

  1. Studio at the FarmMarch 22, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Love your post today, Crystal! The horse painting looks very interesting - look forward to seeing it!!!

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  2. ann @ studiohydeMarch 22, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Lovely paintings. Crystal, I think you are the only person I know who can be doing a Work In Progress, that Actually Looks Finished even at an early stage...I'm talking the Horses (top pic)...even at this point it looks great :)

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  3. hmuxoMarch 22, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    These two pieces are beautiful so far, Crystal.
    The skin tones on the baby is SO well painted!!

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    1. Crystal CookMarch 24, 2013 at 4:26 PM

      Thanks so much Hilda! :) Nearly done with the little baby.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 22, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Love the little "sleepy smitten" baby portrait!

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  5. Bren Graham ThebeauMarch 23, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    These two pieces remind me there is, gentleness in strength, and strength in the gentle. Such beautiful pieces, glad you have your chocolate stash to keep you going :-)

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    1. Crystal CookMarch 24, 2013 at 4:26 PM

      THanks Bren! That is a lovely thought about strength and gentleness, I think I will right that down. :))

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  6. Carol BlackburnMarch 23, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Both are so beautiful, Crystal. Have a wonderful weekend.

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    1. Crystal CookMarch 24, 2013 at 4:25 PM

      Thanks so much Carol! I hope you had a wonderful weekend too!

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  7. Gatepost productionsMarch 23, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    Bren says it all, Crystal - lovely work as usual. Yes I know what you mean, I have two pen & ink WIPs and am trying to learn how to paint at he same time!

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    1. Crystal CookMarch 24, 2013 at 4:25 PM

      Thank you John! Hope the painting is going well for you, although I'm sure it is because you are one awesome artist. :)

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  8. PatMarch 24, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    Lovely pieces, Crystal. Looking forward to seeing the finish - with no chocolate marks, I hope! :)

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    1. Crystal CookMarch 24, 2013 at 4:24 PM

      Thanks so much Pat! I hope no chocolate marks too! ;)

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  9. renateMarch 24, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Hello Crystal:) Long live the chocolate!! I love that little baby WIP. So cute. The horses are great. Do you use tracing paper for this one? Take it easy and enjoy all of your WIP's at the time:)

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    1. Crystal CookMarch 24, 2013 at 4:24 PM

      Thanks Renate! :) No, I didn't use any tracing paper for these. The only thing I use tracing paper for is if I want to trace a small sketch that I did in my sketchbook to turn into a painting. Sometimes those little spontaneous sketches turn out so nice that I want to try and capture that same thing in a painting.

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  10. Michaele RaziMarch 24, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Absolutely know that feeling--don't know where to start! My brain just shuts down. Lovely WIPs though!

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  11. Sandra BusbyMarch 25, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    Well, having lots on the go is a really good thing! It means that you are inspired :0)
    And that is so much better than having only one thing on the go, or worse still, nothing! That's when I feel really lost.
    Anyway - eat the chocolate and then just pick one that you'd like to get completed first. It's clear they will all be beautiful! That baby is adorable - It doesn't look like there is much left to do! :0)

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Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment they really do mean so much to me! Because not all bloggers have their email enabled so I can reply directly through email I will try to reply here in the comments. If I don't please forgive me, life must have been hectic that day! :)) Huzzah!!

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