I'm a firm believer (huge, actually) that everything happens for a reason. I'm thinking there was a reason I stumbled upon my old sketches and I've picked up a pencil again.
Maybe something was trying to get my attention. Who knows!!
Whatever the reason, I'm definitely having fun exploring my old stomping grounds.
Maybe I'm headed in the right direction!!?? We'll see. Maybe use the drawings on tags or stationary?
I don't know. Either way it's a fun diversion and/or addition to my other kind of art. (This sketch inspired from an old sketch of 'a children's pantomime' from 1876)
And speaking of diversions, I will be off until mid to late August. I'm participating in a fantastic artists' show called Tinsel And Treasures on September 13th, so I need to get busy and prepare for that. And on August 16, American Harvest will be having their annual Halloween Party. So.....that's what I'll be up to. I'm sure I'll be visiting you now and again until then, maybe posting a preview of my progress but for the most part I'll be working at the real job, and then catching up with family, friends and creating. See you all soon!!
P.S. Maybe I'll come and visit you and leave a comment with a ficticious name so no one will know it's me- like..umm...Mrs. Depp. You'd never guess it was me, right?
Knock, knock
Who's there?
Donna!
Donna who?
Don na ask me I haven't seen her for awhile!
Have a great weekend!
xo Susan
Posted by: Miss Maddie's | August 08, 2008 at 03:48 AM
Purely delightful = Your sketching
Hi Donna! I hope all is happy and well in your world. I wish I could come to both, American Harvest and Tinsel, but maybe next time.... Enjoy the rest of the Summer! Warmly, Christy
Posted by: Christy Meyers | August 02, 2008 at 08:21 PM
Speaking of fabulous sketches!!!!!
Wow, Donna. Love these. I especially love how you grouped them like a mosaic . They work so beautifully together.
Hope you are enjoying your"break".
xo Karen
Posted by: karen Cole | August 01, 2008 at 09:05 PM
hey, i miss you!!! when are you coming back?
Posted by: Lori | July 29, 2008 at 04:45 PM
Gorgeous Mrs Depp, very gorgeous sketches! From Mrs Bon Jovi
Posted by: Rachael | July 26, 2008 at 11:30 PM
Oh so beautiful! You a wonderful artist! Just beautiful drawings! Have a lovely day! Joanna
Posted by: Joanna | July 26, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Hi Donna
Hope all is well. We miss you!
I have given you a "Brilliant Blog" award if you want to play.Pass it on to 5-7 other brilliant blogs.
You see, I'm trying to get you to come back.
Posted by: Country French Antiques | July 24, 2008 at 11:20 PM
Loooooove your drawing. Such a lovely little princess.
I look forward to you return Mrs. Depp ;)
Posted by: Mo'a | July 22, 2008 at 12:59 PM
Hmm..you take off just as this hits the news.
http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s3i38527
So, bigfoot..where are you guys vacationing, hmm? Cant possibly be Wisconsin!
Posted by: Du Buh Du Designs | July 21, 2008 at 03:34 PM
These are Deppinately wonderful! I'll bet you were a doodler in school...you know...up the margins of your algebra there were lots of little pictures and things...other than greater than and less than? Me too!!
Posted by: phyllis | July 21, 2008 at 05:53 AM
Donna,
Sending you creative karma and blessings your way! Good luck on your shows,
~Hugs,
Ann-Denise
Posted by: Ann-Denise Anderson | July 20, 2008 at 03:04 PM
There's an award for you over on my blog. Come on over and recieve your prize!
Holley
Posted by: Holley | July 18, 2008 at 12:29 PM
I miss you! I can't wait to see a new post. It's like waiting for Christmas morning in JULY! Hope all is great with you & yours.
-diana
Posted by: diana | July 18, 2008 at 09:22 AM
Alright enough of this Mrs. Depp tale.
My bonne lass and I have sailed away and have been lying in the white sands of Tortuga, walking the beach, collecting seashells, swimming in the ocean and making...
I have taken her away from her imprisonment, to watch the salt-laden breezes blow through her hair and once again be the pirate wench so true to her heart.
She may tire of this and then I shall return her to reality. In the meantime you shall refer to her as Mrs. Connery.
Alas my wench she beckons.
~The Pirate Connery~
Posted by: The Pirate | July 18, 2008 at 03:55 AM
"OK Mrs. Depp",
I NOW know what you have been up too!
Lazy me I had to go back and just see what you are up too. Surprise, Surprise you are quite the busy bee. Have fun with all your adventures and don't be gone too long now; (MRS. DEPP)!!
XO~HILLARY SWANK
Posted by: Jeannene | July 17, 2008 at 08:32 PM
"MISSING YOU!!" Hope you are well these days. Thinking of you...are you still sketching and drawing up some enchanting pictures.
XO~Jeannene
Posted by: Jeannene | July 17, 2008 at 08:24 PM
I love your sketches. But I wouldn't cut them to make tags... can you make copies of them for tag & other art purposes? xoxo, Joanna
Posted by: Joanna {sweet finds} | July 17, 2008 at 09:13 AM
Love the beautiful new drawings Donna...and I hope you find some time to have fun a little while you are working away for the big show! I think we are all busy during the summer, so take some time to enjoy yourself!
Posted by: Sylvia Anderson | July 15, 2008 at 10:36 AM
Hi sweetie!!!!
Guess what starts in 2 days? I.m suddenly feeling the urge to blog!!!!
L-GG/JDP
Posted by: jungle dream pagoda | July 14, 2008 at 03:02 PM
I love your sketches ! They are so beautiful !!^^
bisous
Posted by: Scheharazade | July 10, 2008 at 09:03 AM
I adore the lovely linework of your sketches Donna! The expression on her face is wonderful...look forward to reading all about your times with American Harvest and the Tinsel show :) Have lots of fun!! xx
Posted by: Bethany | July 10, 2008 at 05:51 AM
Beautiful sketches!!
I totally agree with your philosophy and based on these examples you need to pursue it!!
Best of Luck at the art show.
Be sure to show us some of your work.
Hope your not gone too long!!
Posted by: Country French Antiques | July 09, 2008 at 05:19 AM
Hey Mrs. Depp....thanks so much for stopping by my blog! I still cannot for the life of me believe that my artwork is in that amazing magazine!! It truly is my very favorite of all their publications...I have a nest assemblage in the back of this month's Somerset Studio and also a couple of pincushions in Romantic Country this month...FREAKY, huh??? It's really wonderful and I'm so thankful. I love your sketches Donna, I enjoy drawing too ~ and need to do more of it! Hope you're getting tons done and enjoying your lush garden, thanks again xxoo, Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | July 08, 2008 at 05:36 PM
Oh how WONDERFUL would these drawings be printed to fabric. What other tricks do you have up your ruffled sleeve Miss?
Happy time away. I laughed out loud, "Mrs. Depp," certainly, certainly... I BELIEVE it.
Reminder: our pink artist doll will be out on August 1st in ADQ'S Autumn issue. Let's celebrate!
xo, Monica :)
Posted by: Monica Magness | July 08, 2008 at 09:29 AM
Donna ~ What CAN'T you do?? These little glimpses into your world of art have my attention for sure! I can't wait to see what you do next. Have a lovely day!
Posted by: lana | July 08, 2008 at 05:09 AM
Great Drawings! But it´s a long time until august! So , mrs Depp!?!, I´m hoping you will turn up somehow, somewhere!
Posted by: Liisa | July 07, 2008 at 02:35 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Sheila | July 06, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Mrs. Depp?
now my goodness....
:-)
would she HAVE TIME TO DRAW,
i
am wondering??
??
Posted by: somepinkflowerss | July 05, 2008 at 03:42 PM
You're so funny Donna! (I mean Mrs. Depp!;) ) I wish you all the best for your upcoming shows!
Your drawings are truly amazing and inspiring!
Julie Bergmann
Posted by: Julie Bergmann | July 04, 2008 at 02:49 PM
Happy Forth of July Donna! Your sketch is beautiful. Have a great time preparing for your shows!
and a nice break! Hope all is well!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | July 04, 2008 at 09:02 AM
Wow, your sketches are beautiful!
Posted by: PaperGirl Productions | July 04, 2008 at 07:42 AM
Beautiful illustrations Donna! Yes, more and stationary would be lovely! Can't wait for Tinsel and Treasures!! Have a wonderful July 4th. Love and hugs...Iva
Posted by: Iva's Creations | July 04, 2008 at 06:31 AM
Donna, Your drawings are amazing. Enjoy your creative days and look forward to your return.
Karen
Posted by: Karen Young | July 03, 2008 at 09:15 PM
i love your "new" sketches, they are awesome. i'm glad you started drawing again and are sharing your work. good luck with all you have to do mrs. depp. i'll look forward to new stuff when you "get back."
jenny
Posted by: fated follies | July 03, 2008 at 07:00 PM
Don't stay too far away!!! Cannot wait to see what you'll do with your own drawings... And hey, when are we going to play with Nancy??? Kisses to both you and Johnny!
Posted by: Ulla | July 03, 2008 at 06:46 PM
Hi Donna check out my blog,your not going to believe what I found today!
An antique shop opened across the street from me today! Well loks like I will be eating orange mac and cheese rest of summer..hey do you think I can barbeque?! Ha!
Posted by: Denise Fontaine | July 03, 2008 at 04:55 PM
Have a wonderful time off!!! Creating away!! Your sketching is more then sublime!!!!! I am in love!! PS: Dante wants to come live with me!! ;) ;) xoxo
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | July 03, 2008 at 03:51 PM
i love the drawings, very tender (mm is that a word) anyway they are sweet
Posted by: desiree | July 03, 2008 at 02:59 PM
Wonderful drawings!! I love them! Have a great time exploring your creative side. I love your blog and enjoy reading it. You will be missed. Happy 4th.
Kris
Posted by: Kris Franklin | July 03, 2008 at 08:48 AM
No! I'm Mrs. Depp! Twyla
Posted by: two crazy crafters | July 03, 2008 at 08:42 AM
Oh Donna, you will be soooo missed. But I can not wait to see what you come up with Love Clarice
Posted by: clarice | July 03, 2008 at 08:37 AM
Have a happy vacation, darlin'! Periodically I will sneak back just to view all of the splendor of this delightful domain.
XO,
Christine (Zwee!!!!)
Posted by: Christine LeFever | July 03, 2008 at 08:14 AM
Hello Donna,
I love your sketches, just wonderful! I am leaving for our summer vacation in a few days. A little birdie told me a blog party is in the planning...Hope we can get
together for some fun! Enjoy your summer and happy creating Pinkie Denise
Posted by: Pinkie Denise | July 03, 2008 at 07:31 AM
I am definitely a firm believer in things happening for a reason! Your sketch work is wonderful.
Karla
Posted by: Karla | July 03, 2008 at 07:29 AM
You are so funny Donna!!
Your sketches are amazing. I am trying to get my Halloween art made too!! Wish you could see all of the things I have been making. Would love your expert opinion.
Have fun, and Happy 4th.
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | July 03, 2008 at 07:26 AM
YOu will be very busy ! and we wil miss you but we will wait for you !Love your art !
Posted by: le petit cabinet de curiosites | July 03, 2008 at 12:54 AM
Hahaha! Have a nice time off!!
Love your artwork!! It's so good that you have listened to me LOL
Posted by: LiLi M. | July 03, 2008 at 12:01 AM
What lovely sketches, Mrs. Depp.
Enjoy your Summer.
~Tracie
aka
Mrs. Rickman
Posted by: Tracie | July 02, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Hi Donna...I wish a most happy summer with your family. Hope the weather stays pleasant for you.
Love your sketches...what fun it must be to rediscover your art in a new way! Enjoy the ride...
Take care...
Hugs, Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | July 02, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Sorry toots, but there already is another Mrs. Depp.
Have fun creating, and relaxing with your family, sweet friend.
Xo lidy
Posted by: frenchgardenhouse | July 02, 2008 at 10:38 PM
sorry, toots, but there already is another Mrs. Depp.
Have fun creating, and relaxing with your family...sweet friend.
xo Lidy
Posted by: frenchgardenhouse | July 02, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Definitely continue to play with pencils...these are wonderful. Hahahha... yes...Mrs. Depp indeed.... good one!
Have a wonderful time...see you when you get back...
Posted by: BumbleVee | July 02, 2008 at 09:57 PM
Oh Donna, I just love these!
Beautiful!
Have fun on your Time off!
Sandra Evertson
Posted by: Sandra | July 02, 2008 at 08:45 PM
These drawings are goregous! They have such an antique, other-worldly appeal!~
Posted by: Heather | July 02, 2008 at 08:26 PM
Mrs Depp???
Okay, I need a comment from her sometime in early August.
I'll likely forget it's you!
Enjoy, and yes, keep us posted you crazy gal!
xo
Posted by: Gillian | July 02, 2008 at 08:04 PM
I wish I could draw like this! I am going to sit done and see what I can do. You have inspired me Donna!
Hugs!
Nancy
P.S. I'll miss your posts!
Posted by: Nancy ~ Fete et Fleur | July 02, 2008 at 06:03 PM
If you plan to sell your art work, I may be interested in buy some for my little girls room!!! I am very serious!! Email me;-))
Check out my new site @;
http://loveconquersall.typepad.com/in_her_shoes/
It just may "bless your SOCKS OFF" (ever 'pun' intended).
XOXO~Jeannene
Posted by: Jeannene | July 02, 2008 at 05:01 PM
We will miss your delightful humor.
I for one will also miss the beautiful creations, the vintage finds and little ole you.
Take care in the meantime and have a happy 4th of July!!!
XO Susan
Posted by: Miss Maddie's | July 02, 2008 at 03:12 PM