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Drawing of teasels

(30 Posts)
Purplepixie Wed 19-Jan-22 11:29:48

I have drawn these teasels on some black card like paper with watercolour pencils. The card and pencils I have had for ages and thought I would get them out and give them a try. Hope you like them and thank you for looking.

Peartree Sat 22-Jan-22 13:43:12

Lovely picture. I love teasels didnt they used to use them to tease wool in days gone by. I would love a present like that. Lucky friend.

Purplepixie Sat 22-Jan-22 12:52:19

I’m going to have a go at an embroidery with a teasel on it. I’ve drawn it up myself. Watch this space………..

travelsafar Sat 22-Jan-22 11:26:41

This is beautiful work, well done you.smile

giulia Sat 22-Jan-22 11:23:21

Don't they say that squirrels use teasels to comb their tails?

Purplepixie Sat 22-Jan-22 11:10:10

Thank you so much. NfkDumpling Just get your watercolour pencils out and some paper and experiment. You can look on YouTube but I like to do my own thing. Happy drawing and painting! If I can do it then anyone can.

Kate1949 Fri 21-Jan-22 14:17:48

Beautiful. I think there are tutorials on YouTube Nfk.

ginny Fri 21-Jan-22 14:08:51

Lovely drawing. Lucky friend to get a gift like that.

NfkDumpling Fri 21-Jan-22 13:26:26

They're lovely purplepixie, I love the lighting. I'd like to try watercolour pencils but don't know how to. There must be a UTube video!

TillyTrotter Fri 21-Jan-22 11:56:47

Lovely story GrandmaSeaDragon. What a lovely momento to have.

GrandmaSeaDragon Thu 20-Jan-22 14:57:10

What a super picture and such a lovely gift to give to your friend Purplepixie. You are very talented. My Dad took up drawing and painting after he retired. He was never impressed with his efforts, but allowed me to choose one or two that I liked. My favourite is one of teasels. Now framed and hanging here, it reminds me of him everyday and I now grow teasels in my garden!

Grannmarie Thu 20-Jan-22 14:27:55

Beautiful, delicate work, PP.
When I enlarged the photo on my phone, I could have stroked them, they looked so real.

TillyTrotter Thu 20-Jan-22 14:25:47

You have captured their frailty perfectly purplepixie. I hope you enjoyed drawing them.

Aveline Thu 20-Jan-22 14:20:09

Very nice!

Scotsmum Thu 20-Jan-22 13:18:42

Wonderful - thank you for cheering me up.

Germanshepherdsmum Thu 20-Jan-22 13:17:13

What a lucky friend!

Purplepixie Thu 20-Jan-22 13:07:06

Thank you for all of your kind words. I am going to have these framed for one of my friend’s birthday presents - just hope she likes it.

catladyuk Wed 19-Jan-22 15:26:59

they are just beautiful purplepixie. how i wish i could draw, or had any talent really!

Ilovecheese Wed 19-Jan-22 15:21:17

They are beautiful.

emmasnan Wed 19-Jan-22 13:12:42

Beautiful, a wonderful talent!

Beechnut Wed 19-Jan-22 13:07:57

They’re lovely and look very realistic.

muse Wed 19-Jan-22 13:07:32

Beautiful and Brilliant Purplepixie.
Two perfect mediums. I love using black card.

Nannagarra Wed 19-Jan-22 12:45:10

Beautiful. I really enjoy your creations. Thank you for sharing.

Elless Wed 19-Jan-22 11:51:40

How lovely, you should frame it and sell it.

Germanshepherdsmum Wed 19-Jan-22 11:49:28

Fantastic. If I saw that in a shop I’d buy it. You’re very talented.

Witzend Wed 19-Jan-22 11:46:14

Lovely! You are very artistic!