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Wednesday 19 October 2011

The magic of secrets

 This morning I saw that the challenge on GINGERSNAP CREATIONS is RAVENS. I have never joined the Gingersnap challenge before but I do love ravens so decided to play along.
Not having full access to my stuff just now (see previous post if interested why) I grabbed a few collage sheets, my PAN PASTELS (available from The Stamp Attic)glue stick and a journal and this is what I came up with!
 You might ask why the quote.........well, no good reason really.....I went through the Radio Times looking for interesting wording and came up with THE MAGIC OF SECRETS.....I kinda like it!!!

 I used Pan Pastels to colour the background and also to colour my pumpkin.......which I drew myself.


Do you think ravens know THE MAGIC OF SECRETS?

22 comments:

BarbaraW said...

Sue, This is another awesome piece of art. Your creativity is amazing.

Helen said...

wonderful - you have some fab colours of pan pastels.... I need to get some more myself! Love this..

Effie said...

Hope you are reunited with your stash soon!

Artyjen said...

I expect they secretly know everything! LOL Fab page.
xoxo Sioux
P.S. May I ask....do you use a charcoal pencil for your fabulous shadows on things?

Jean Franks Beck said...

Oh my goodness, this is marvelous!!! I love the depth you've achieved with your beautiful shading, the coloring with the pan pastels, the fabulous sentiment, and the scrappy cuts of paper. The sentiment is great (don't you love it when words sort of pop out and make and impression on you?) Love it. Thanks for sharing this with Gingersnap Creations, and welcome to the fun!

peggy gatto said...

I just love the whole card!!!

Sid said...

Fab piece Sue, love your drawn and coloured pumpkin and it's good to search for words in our disposable mags too !

*Arwen* said...

wow it looks great! i love the funny bird :)

xx arwen

Netty said...

A fabulous and quirky design Sue, loving it......you always give great humour in your work. xx

Maria Sabina R said...

your style is divine! love it

Gillian .... said...

Love your journal and pan pastel work Sue, I think the Raven secretly knows the secret:)

pearshapedcrafting said...

I think yours definitely does and it's probably something to do with your fabulous pumpkin! Keep seeing pan pastels being used and I'm thinking Christmas is coming.........! Love this, Chris

Debbie said...

Very impressed with your pumpkin! Fabulous art! Awesome pan pastels! Love it!

Photocat said...

This is totally the most unique and happy raven I have ever seen. Love his costume and his dancing paws. What a funny bird. I had to laugh out loud when I saw it.

Sandy said...

Brillianzt piece of Halloween Sue. Love your original work. Perfect.

Laura said...

Looks like his secret has come out of the closet!
Great fun piece as ever. Thanks so much for joining us at Gingers!

bockel24 said...

Oh, such a cutie again!!!

Sandi McLean said...

Oh my! Totally wonderful! I am head over heels for this one...

Lynn Stevens said...

Awesome Sue! Love your hand drawn pumpkin and the softness of the pan pastels.
Does the Raven know the secret? Do tell!!!
hugs Lynn

Anonymous said...

LOVE this! Did you draw the pumpkin with the Pastels too or did you draw it with something else? I love your technique!

Art Chick said...

Love your raven creation! The raven is wonderful, and I love the pumpkin too.

Anonymous said...

Absolutely gorgeous