Week 1 of Summer 2014

It took a little discipline, but thus far I've kept my plans to work on artwork, exercise, read and spend time with family on a daily basis.  There's been no traveling yet - LOL!  Anyway, here's a little sampling of what I accomplished in the art front.

Audrey Lewis' Fashion Illustration Study
Pencil
Julia's What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday
Antonio Lopez's Fashion Illustration Study
Markers
Denise, Roger & Leslie's ABC Wednesday - W is for Wild & Wonderful 
Mats' Fashion Illustration Study
Pastels & Charcoal
Take a Word Challenge - Blue
Inspiration Avenue - Geometrics
52 Photos Project - Gallery 7 {Powder Blue}
Radney Foster, Del Rio, TX 1959
Original Micron Pens Sketch
Paper, Paint, Pencils & Pens - Music & Musicians
Jen's In the Studio
Alexandra's Sunday Sketches
Inspire
Mixed Media Original Drawing & Collage
The Mixed Media Challenge #1 - Spray Inks & Mists
Eva & Kristin's Paint Party Friday - Week 15 Year 4
Manon's Paper Saturdays
Beatnik Cool Cat
Original Drawing on Dies & Punches
Tag Tuesday - The 1950's
Rhedd and Rosie Challenge Blog #34 Back in Time
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Anything Goes
Happy
Acrylics, Gelli Plate, Stencils, Hand Lettering & More
Freshly Made Sketches #140 by Linda C.
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Stencil It
Word Art Wednesday Challenge #137
They say a picture is worth 1000 words, so I think I've over done it on this post - LOL!  I want to thank everyone who left a comment on my last post, as well as all my followers.  Blessings!

Comments

Linda Callahan said…
Thanks for sharing your card with us at FMS! beautifully done!
Unknown said…
Nice works. I cannot wait to see what the summer bring.
Donna B. said…
Wow, that is an impressive lot of artwork you've done this week! I especially like the first sketch of the fashion girl and the fun card from the sketch challenge. Love your mixed media collage. The colors are FAB and she is so sophisticated! Thanks so much for joining is at the first Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!
cheiron said…
Wonderful projects and great card for this challenge. I always love to see what you are working on Arnoldo! Thank you so much for playing along with us in the Stencil It! Challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog this week :)
peggy gatto said…
luv beatnik kool kat!!!!!
Lynn K said…
I enjoy all your art work! Your "Inspire" piece is so fun!! Thanks for sharing your art and a special thanks for playing along with our first Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!!
Bill said…
Wow. I always love your work. Your sketches are fantastic!
Sandra Wright. said…
Loving your Beatnick image...not a word we hear about now...( I'm old enough to remember,lol)
Thank you for joining in with our challenge for a second time over at Rhedd & Rosies...x
Sim said…
I love the 'Mats' Fashion Illustration Study
Pastels & Charcoal'. Bravo for your choice Arnoldo! Keep on working! :)
Rachel said…
oh my gosh your work is all so beautiful! you are talented in so many different styles, it was a treat to my eyes to visit this post! Thank you so much for getting inky with us at the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!
-Rachel
rwkrafts.com
Karren said…
Fabulous artwork! I'm so impressed! And your FMS card is wonderful - that gelli plate background has so much depth! Thanks so much for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.
Leovi said…
Realmente maravillosos diseños, me encanta Mats' Fashion Illustration Study Pastels & Charcoal!
Meihsia Liu said…
Love all your great drawings. And your card is so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. :)
Leslie: said…
Are you an art teacher? Off for the summer? So am I but a private tutor now. Have a wonderful summer and if this beginning is kept up, you will have an art show in September! :D

Leslie
abcw team
glitterandglue said…
She is some elegant lady in your mixed media piece, Arnaldo. Well done. Some stunning pieces of artwork on your desk - you have certainly been busy. Thanks for already visiting and for your comments. Yes, I've been having fun, too, playing with that new (to me)technique.
God bless.
Margaret #8
sheila 77 said…
What an inspiring post. I especially like your abstract together with your box of pastels, the beatnik and your "happy" card.
Have a happy arty Summer.
I admire your discipline!
ROG, ABCW
Sigh.....I wish I could draw...
Maggie said…
You've done some wonderful drawings! I enjoyed them all, but I especially love the fashionable geometric lady, and not just because of the geometric shapes ;-) She's very cool!
kReN said…
I often make my own bg paper as well so I love to see what other people have done with paints, inks, and such. TFS! kReN
Annie Claxton said…
My my! you have been very busy,what an inspiring collection of artwork. Happy WOYWW :o) Annie C #53
Melanie said…
I loved looking at all your creations! Beautiful. Thanks for playing along with the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!
Sharon Madson said…
Great sketches! Hope you keep up the good work, exercising, sketching and spending time with family. :) #82
Jennifer said…
I just love your use of colour! Plus all your other art is wonderful! Thank you for sharing with us at Word Art Wednesday!
Cristina Pop said…
Everything looks so breautifuL!
Lovely art work Arnoldo.
Have a great week and happy crafting, Angela x #45
Annie said…
Hi. I'm a little late getting round this week but wanted to say thanks for popping over to mine.
Really love your artwork and well done you on organising so much into your day.
Hugs,
Annie x # 28
Valerie-Jael said…
Lovely post, great fashion work. Valerie
Laila said…
Oh, what beautiful fashion studies you've made. These were the type of drawings I learned when in school to become a tailor. I have a real crush on the 50's fashion and your first one reminds me of that.
Not sure I can manage a thousand words, but I really appreciate you sharing this post. Thanks.
Laila said…
Oh, and I saw someone call your colorful fashion drawing an abstract, it's really smashing and I believe they didn't notice the human body inside it. LOL.
Linda Kunsman said…
what an impressive collection of fashion drawings-really marvelous! Beautiful card for the FMS sketch too. Good for you to be able to get so much in in a day. happy summer!
Twist of Pink said…
What a mix of art styles, all nicely done! Happy PPF
Faye said…
Arnoldo, you always produce such a wonderful and varied array of art works. These are great. My fave of the bunch is the very first one, the fashion illustration.
Debbie said…
your drawings are really great, you are truly gifted! happy friday!
Margik said…
Unos dibujos fantásticos y qué habilidad para hacer todo tipo de estilos. Como siempre un post muy atractivo.
Mar
bellefrogworks said…
So many beautiful pieces - I love that man with the markers and the "fashion" type illustration - they are all wonderful. You have had a busy and productive week.
Giggles said…
Fabulous impressive work this week my friend!! Just wow with all the gorgeous sketching.... good for you!! Very inspirational!

Hugs Giggles
Electra said…
Arnoldo I am always blown away by the breadth and scope of your talent!!
Katie Jeanne said…
This is my first time visiting, and I really like your artistic style, Arnoldo. You sure have been busy. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Tracey FK said…
I am always inspired by how much you accomplish in a week... and this week is no excpetion... that first illustration is really special... hope you find a few moments to add some colour to it...it will be even more stunning... have a wonderful weekend ...xx
Your talents never cease to amaze and impress me, and I'm always just SO completely blown away by your art. Thanks so much for sharing with us, and may God bless you with His goodness and love as you share your wonderful talents with us.
Blessings,
Karen
Word Art Wednesday
Jen Price said…
Awesome drawing! Love it!
Ariel said…
Great illustrations. I especially love the third one for its bright colors and abstract pattern.
Have a great weekend
Unknown said…
Wow, you've been busy! Lovely work!
Reader Wil said…
Superb , very beautiful! Each of these drawings are true masterpieces!
Thank you for explaining to me that the letter W is "doble V" . I should have known that if I had looked in my Spanish dictionary, but I was too lazy. I suppose it is the same in Italian and Portuguese? The W is not a strong letter anyway. But thank you!
Wil, ABCW Team
Irene Rafael said…
You are a prolific and diverse creator. I have been inspired today by seeing all that you have done this week.
DVArtist said…
Arnold these are all fantastic. So diverse. Your talent is amazing
Have a nice weekend with the family.
Nicole/Beadwright
Saskia said…
Wow, you're so creative!! Great work!

Happy Paint Party Friday!

Smiles, Saskia :)
Joy Murray said…
Love all the different styles you've illustrated. Great work, bold lines and colors. Thanks for sharing your wonderful work.
Lalo said…
Lot's of great art here in one post!
Unknown said…
You have been incredibly busy. I hold a special place in my heart for the Beatnik Cool Cat illustration. I've always felt that I have a lil bit of Beatnik in me. Can you dig it Daddy-0?
All your drawings are great, and those fashion illustration studies are wonderful! Really enjoy your work!
Christine said…
Beautiful illustrations this week Arnoldo!
Serena Lewis said…
Wonderful sketches, Arnoldo! I wish I could be so prolific.

Visiting from Sunday Sketches today ~ :)
Wonderful sketches, Arnoldo and happy that you've been able to keep up with your daily goals, even if not traveling at the moment. :) My favorite of all your wonderful pieces is the first one - FABULOUS! :)
Kim said…
These are all so wonderful. I love how there are so many different styles. Happy SS
minnemie said…
I love the variety of fashion represented in this post. The first is my favorite:-)
peggy gatto said…
Wow, what a wonderful collection!!!
Netty said…
I absolutely love all your wonderful sketches Arnoldo. Annette x

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