“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” ....Oscar Wilde

Wednesday 21 March 2012

What's On Your Workdesk? (WOYWW)

I hope I don't have to apologise every week for not getting to visit you all, but I'm afraid I'm having to this week...seriously but where does the time fly? 
As well as seriously indulging in eating out numerous times this last week, I did manage to sneak into the studio and produced two new line drawings, doodles, zentangles or whatever you like to call them. 
I know my desk is still looking so bare, but I hope to slowly fill it...I'm not wanting to rush and frighten away my new found creativity ; D
There's also lots of cupboard space, so I may be able to keep organised and tidy...LOL yeah right!
 
I thought I'd transform some of my own photographs this week....so although some of you who follow me already may have seen them before, but I hope you don't mind.
The rosebud was taken outside my bedroom window and the hibiscus is actually a cutting taken only last season and resides down the side path in a pot at the moment, yet to be planted into the garden.

I'm quite happy with the hibiscus but I wasn't sure if the rosebud was finished or not...I decided to leave well alone. That's the hardest part actually, knowing when to stop! 
It's just as important to have the clear, white, blank area's as it is to have the patterned.
Here's the original photos...



I'm hoping to enlarge my garlic drawing in the coming week to an A3 size. I have just the place for it in the kitchen and thought it might be ideal for that space. Black or white mount with black frame?
I'll let you see it if I get that far...

So if you haven't a clue what I'm on about or visited What's on your workdesk Wednesday or WOYWW before, then nip across and visit Julia over at  http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/  Take a peek at an incredible amount of interesting idea's, creativity and a whole great bunch of arty people! It's fun....

Thank you for your visit here today and I hope you come back soon. Next time I'll pop the kettle on....
Enjoy :D

75 comments:

  1. Hi Neesie,

    Lovely drawings of your flowers. I think they are both finished. Not sure about the mount or frame colours. Love to see what you decide. Happy WOYWW! RosA#29

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    1. Hi RosA
      Thank you for popping by. I think I may agree with you that they are finished, but yesterday I wasn't as sure. Thank goodness I put the pen down.
      Have a great WOYWW :D

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  2. I love them both but the hibiscus is my favourite I think! I had them growing all down my path in my villa in Saudi and loved to photograph them and your zentangle doodle thingy is stunning. Annette #11

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    1. Hi Annette, (in a hushed voice)...I think I like the hibiscus the best too ;)
      When I read you'd lived in Saudi, I thought isn't it a small world because I lived in Qatar before moving here.
      Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a lovely comment :D

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  3. When to stop is always the hardest part for me. I tend to fuss with things way to much! I think both are lovely!

    Happy WOYWW!

    Sara S. (#27)

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    1. Hi Sara, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
      I'm hoping that I'll get to silk painting next and that's a whole new ball game!
      Happy WOYWW to you too! :D

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  4. love the zentangles. I always tend to over do and then mess it all up. I think it is a real talent to be able to step back and say enough! Hope you have a great week and thanks for sharing! Vickie #48

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    1. Thanks for popping by Vickie ~ I love to receive comments and meet everyone.
      I'm glad I did stop drawing when I did ;D
      Happy WOYWW to you :D

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  5. That's a rampant hibiscus if ever I saw one!!! Seriously though, I could live with that on my walls, so if you ever decide to do prints..... :)
    You inspired me to do some artwork of my own this week but it's not really zentangles, but I've always preferred black and white patterns like celtic knotwork far more than coloured images!
    Hugs, LLJ ~68 xx

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    1. Well this particular plant is only a small cutting...I have a real rampant double headed hibiscus nearby...maybe there in competition with each other?
      I'm beginning to think maybe I should do prints! I'm thrilled with everyone's reaction to them :D
      I'm also pleased to have inspired you because that is the ultimate compliment...have fun ;D

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  6. I have the same problem with stopping tweaking. I can always see more that I could do, but I make myself stop. Love what you have done with your two drawings. They're beautiful and very different. I think you're brilliantly talented! xxoo

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    1. Oh Marie that means so much to me ~ thank you.
      It can be very nervous time when you put your work out there for people to see and comment on.
      Have a wonderful Wednesday xoxo

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  7. I think it's time you stepped into the light and asked a couple of shops to display your work, it's exquisite. And don't over fill your desk..it might clutter our mojo! Im LOVING the little drawers at the window base!

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    1. REALLY?...wow that's made me puff out my chesticles! Thanks Julia for such a wonderful compliment :D
      I think it would take years and bags of money to full my desk to the level that some of the ladies have out there...
      I'm not sure if we'll be staying in this house after July, so I'll have to be careful.
      I hate to tell you that the little drawers that you're loving aren't really drawers. They do have a self area inside but they are vents. I'll try to remember to photograph them to show and tell next week. Other's have mentioned them too.
      Thanks for keeping all the creativity flowing with your inspired host idea.
      Happy WOYWW:D

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  8. Lovely drawings and such a neat way to represent the real thing.
    What a smashing place you have to craft in too - and sunshine - oh for some sunshine.
    Hugs, Neet #4 xx
    thanks for including your number it does help.

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    1. Hi Neet,
      Yes I know how lucky I am and that's why I just had to start being creative again. It would be wicked not to ;)
      The light is special here and I'm now becoming comfortable sitting in the studio. It only took me to lift the blinds to put a whole new feel to the place. What a numpty I am.
      I'm learning each week with visiting WOYWW so glad I got the numbering right this week :D

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  9. Oh wow your new drawings are amazing - I know I keep saying it but I must find time to do something similar as I love it. Thanks for sharing this WOYWW, let the snooping commence! Take care Zo xx 22

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    1. Hehe...Zo it is so therapeutic which is great when life gets too hectic! I can really recommend it ;D

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  10. Crickey, they are STUNNING! I love 'em. You are so talented x
    Sophie no.88

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    1. Thanks Sophie. I appreciate you stopping by and leaving such a nice comment. You're making me blush! :D

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  11. I love your workspace! Nessie your art work is Stunning, Brilliant, Gorgeous, and Beautiful you are soooooo gifted, love the flowers great job, Have a super week, Hugs May x x x x No9

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    1. I'm beginning to seriously blush now...thanks May for saying such lovely things. It certainly is doing my mojo the power of good ;D
      Have a wonderful week too x

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  12. oh yes!! fabulous art work and beautifully desined! (Plese excoose spelling on wrong computer wilth no spelt check) and talking of design that#s what my card is. made for the Design Team...Have a lovely crafty week... HaPpY wOyWw!?!
    ((Lyn)) #20

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    1. LOL...I love your spelling Lyn, especially 'excoose' I think it's cute spelt like that...maybe you'll start a new trend?
      Design Team? Hmm...so much to learn and so little time ;)
      Thanks for stopping by ~ I really appreciate it
      Happy WOYWW to you too :D

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  13. Hi there Neesie thanks for popping over and for sharing your lovely art and also some of where you live! I am a rose freak myself, just adore them that looks like a Queen Elizabeth but not sure when its a bud hard to tell happy WOYWW, Shaz in oz.x #16

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    1. Hi Shaz, I've got lots of roses in this garden but none have name tags on them...I could do with your expertise to identify them all ;)
      That particular rose lives just under my bedroom window...it'll be 'Queen Elizabeth' to me now for evermore :D

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  14. OH MY GOODNESS, How talented are you, your tangles of flowers are absolutely amazing, I mean just stunning, thanks for sharing.
    hApPy WoYwWiNg
    Minxy #23

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    1. Thanks Minxy for leaving such a lovely comment. I really have enjoyed drawing them and I think that makes all the difference.
      Have a great week :D

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  15. Oh WOW, your zentangles are fabulous, exceptional really. Your drawing is exquisite. Julia is right, your work should be displayed. I wish I could have a neat and tidy workspace like you and then maybe I would not hop about from project to project! Looking forward to next week....Regards, Anne #66

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    1. Hi Anne, thanks for all the compliments...I'm just so amazed that everyone is either beening incredibly polite or that maybe I am okay at doing these zentangles?
      I sometimes think my space is too tidy but then I'm only just warming up, so they'll be plenty of time.
      Have a great time until next Wednesday :D

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  16. Love your drawings. And wow! That table you have is so nice and big. Dani32

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    1. Thanks Danielle,
      It's actually two kitchen tables pushed together...now the secrets out! :D

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  17. Fabulous drawings. You are very talented.

    #111

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    1. Thanks Miriam, I'm blushing :D

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    2. Sorry Miriam, but I can't leave a comment on your blog for some reason...Love the colours on your tags ;D

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  18. Gosh those are beautiful. Walking away really helps, can't imagine it's easy to undo the zentangles if you keep working on it and then decide it's not right. I too loved those little "drawers" under the window too, then I read that they were actually vents! But they look really cute!

    Hugs
    Brenda 2

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    1. Hi Brenda 2,(so I guess there's a Brenda 1 then)
      I'll have to take a photo of the pretend drawers for next week for everyone to see.
      You're right it's best to take a break from the zentangles when you're not sure if you've finished or not...there's no going back if you overdo them.
      Have a great week :D

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  19. At first I was having a terrible time leaving comments on blogs last night. They didn't want to post. NOW I get "service unavailable when I try to leave a comment. It's really frustrating. I see others having trouble with MY link, too.


    Still love your light and airy work space. But, sorry I don't seem to return to see your comment. I have a horrible time getting to most people as it is. Happy WOYWW from # 7.

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    1. I know your had trouble because I kept trying to leave comments too and had the same problem...very annoying wasn't it?
      I also couldn't access your blog for some reason. The gremlins were really on form but hopefully they've gone to play elsewhere today :D
      Thanks for persevering and leaving a comment.

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  20. What a stunning photo of that rose. I think your finished hibiscus is beautiful, but the rose is a much harder task, something to do with the firmness of the rose bud. All you can do is to satisfy yourself and be happy with your work. If I could do as well as you, I would be very happy. I think we are all learning all the time - when you stop learning is the moment you die (or should be). Thank you for your visit and your lovely comments about our new stamp. I think my daughter actually gets her artistic side from my gorgeous husband. I struggle to keep up with them. Have a good week. xx Maggie #5

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    1. My pleasure Maggie,
      I think you're so right about being content with your own work and the learning comment. I think it's great and always makes me feel so good when I'm learning something new. I hope to carry on doing this until I'm 150 at least! :D
      Have a great week too and thanks for popping by...

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  21. Wednesday’s sure do come around quick! Trying again to make “All” the rounds. These are so beautiful I agree they do look finished to me You are very talented. I'll be anxious to see how you mat and frame them. I agree with Julia they should be in an art studio for sale !! Have a great day!

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    1. I think I may be sitting here replying and before I know it, it'll be Wednesday again!
      I'm so amazed that everyone is so positive about my drawings...and I'm beginning to think about prints now...who would have guessed!
      Thanks for the encouragement :D

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  22. Oh Neesie those are FABULOUS! Trying to make my way 'round the WOYWW desks. Your creative space will be wonderful... I'm sure of it. :) Warmly, Tracy #34

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    1. Thanks so much Tracy, I appreciate your comment.
      It really is a challenge to visit everyone and one I'm not sure I can achieve but I'll give it my best shot! :D

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  23. I'm SO loving your cozy little room. Uh huh. :) And your sketches are amazing! Wow. Really love your rose. Well done.

    Happy WOYWW! #38

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    1. Hi Sophia, thanks for popping by.
      I am fascinated by everyones reaction to my doddling and also what appeals to each person.
      Have a great week :D

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  24. Wow Neesie, I absolutely ADORE your artwork... It is totally stunning. I gasped out loud! Also your studio is totally gorgeous. Fair lifted my spirits to see your fabulous photos!!!

    Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog. Yes, I've got a fair amount of stuff, haven't I!! I've been into crafting and art all my life and some of my stuff goes way back, but a lot of the paper art stuff is fairly recent (about 2 years). It will be a lot easier to get organised once I've got rid of all the redundant cardboard boxes and clutter! Too tired to do any more today as we've been out with Mum and Dad.

    Yes, my chair is lovely. I suffer from M.E. and my O.T. told me I should get a comfy chair, when I said I couldn't sit in there for long, and it really does help - lots of support, and it swivels, and I can shunt myself around on it without getting up, so it's great! If I'm not well enough to be in there, I'm on the settee which is also an electric recliner, and can get my legs up, and be on the laptop, knit, or whatever, usually with a kitty on my legs!

    Happy WOYWW,
    Shoshi #14

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    1. Hi Shoshi, thanks for such lovely compliments about my drawings and photographs. That's what so great about blogdom...you can receive inspiration by the bucketful. There's so much talent out there.
      I'm just so thrilled that I'm actually using the great space and producing work that people seem to like!
      I googled M.E. because I have to admit I wasn't sure what it was exactly. It sounds really debilitating and I now know why you would need that comfy chair.

      So glad that you popped by to say hello :D

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  25. PS Meant to say - noticed the pineapple tool in your sidebar - we've got one of those and it's awesome! All in one action, it peels, cores, and slices the pineapple in a lovely spiral! What a great tool, and such a clever design. Every household should have one!

    Shoshi

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  26. your drawings are fabulous!! you have talent!

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    1. Thanks Momto8 and leaving such compliments. I appreciate it :D

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  27. Hi Neesie. This is my first visit to your blog through another that I visit and I am so impressed with your Zentangle drawings. I haven't ventured in that direction - yet but you have inspired me. *Ü* TFS. ~Glen~

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    1. Hi Glen, I'm so happy to hear that I've inspired you because Laurie inspired me(check out her blog at
      http://laurie-whentheboughbreaks.blogspot.com.au/)
      I'm also glad you found me ;)
      Don't forget to let me see your Zentangle drawings when they're done. I'm looking forward to seeing them :D

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  28. wow that is so cool looking !

    -KAT-

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  29. gorgeous drawings ... very original. I agre with Julia you should try and display them. You could also try and print them as cards, Vista print do that for you.I know less is more, but I think you should go shopping LOL
    janet #13

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    1. I'm now beginning to think seriously about having cards made...yet another adventure!
      I've just looked up Vista Print and there's one here in Melbourne. Wow thanks Janet.
      Maybe I'll nip into the art shop in the CBD too...whoohoo! See what you've started! ;D

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  30. I'm stunned, really. Your photos and your drawings are amazing and should be sold. It's as simple as that.

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    1. Now I'm getting excited by everyone's reactions. I just need to make the time to get into the studio to do some more.
      I'm such a happy bunny ;D
      Thanks for stopping by and saying such lovely things Darnell.
      Have a good week :D

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  31. Oooh those zentangles are lush! and great studio to work in. (But whatever did you say to Mr mojo for him t o stay away for 12 years?)

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    1. I'm not sure I said anything to Mr Mojo but maybe that was the problem...I neglected him and you know what he can be like. He's so demanding ;)
      Maybe being relocated twice and working made him sulk?
      Thanks for stopping by Cindy ~ great to meet you :D

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  32. Sorry that was me - having a bit of bother withis comment form!! Cindy #17 Thanks for popping by to see me.

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    1. Nae probs...(as they say) I always blame the system :D

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  33. Hi Neesie! Your sketches are absolutely wonderful (and I'm not usually a fan of that type of doodle/zentangling stuff!). Your photo of the rose is wonderful too. I also like your work area. As I seem to love everything on your blog, I thought I might as well go the whole hog and follow you!!

    Thanks for already visiting my desk this week
    WoYwW #8

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    1. Welcome abroad Sherry...thanks for stopping by and leaving such wonderful compliments.
      I was thrilled to find you in my followers list this morning.

      I hope you continue to enjoy my natterings! :D

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  34. Stunning photos and drawings!

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    1. Hi Beth,
      I'm glad that you liked them. I really had fun doing them.
      Have a great weekend :D

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  35. A fabulous idea and so stunning in black and white - love them! Thanks for sharing your desk and a bit of your life! Sarah (a late WOYWWer at no.1)

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    1. Hi Sarah, thanks for stopping by and commenting. I'm still trying to work my way to everyone's desk...it's quite a challenge isn't it.
      I'm glad you like the drawings...I created some more yesterday and really enjoyed myself.
      Have a great weekend :D

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  36. Hello! Very late desk visiting this week, busy busy week! Thank you for the kind comments on my blog, especially about my Mums 80th Birthday card, she loved it thank you :) I love you drawings they are very skilled & very detailed, and they would make wonderful stamps! I would buy them for sure! Its very sunny & warm today in Manchester, unusual I know, byt good! Have a good week!
    Lavinia
    x

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    1. Hi Lavinia,
      I'm having such a problem visiting everyone too. It's quite a task...
      Thank you for leaving such lovely comments and encouragement for me. With my mojo being very shy and I'm nervous it may disappear at any moment, hearing inspiring comments helps enormously.

      Surely Manchester can't be sunny and warm??? LOL
      Enjoy and I hope to visit again soon :D

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  37. Your pictures are fantastic. I have just started to play with zentangles and I am having heaps of fun with them.
    I can never get around to everyone on WOYWW, so have been just picking at random. Thanks for visiting me.
    Von :)

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    1. Hi Vonny, I know they can be fun but also very soothing too.
      I'm beginning to think I'll not manage to visit everyone, so I'll maybe visit at random next week. Otherwise I feel I will be spending so much time visiting I'll not actually get to create anything!
      Thanks for stopping by ~ I appreciate your time :D

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