OK, I’m back to pears… here is a red and yellow one:
I decided to draw them with a black pen and color them in primary colors – with water soluble OIL pastels:
I over emphasized the shadows this time (thanks Charlie for the tip!) which helped give them shape.
As I was picking up my house today, I was feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the “stuff” I have accumulated. I really need to “pare” down! 🙂
So I decided to help motivate myself, I need to make it fun – like the laundry post I did last week, which you can see here. My goal is to write a weekly post about my progress in a creative way. Maybe you will have some creative solutions to share too!
Happy Creating! 🙂
Jill's Art Journal 
Delicious looking pears, nicely done.
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Thank you! :-)))
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he he….you are “punny” and never enough pears!! never!
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Hahaha! Thanks for making me laugh, Rebecca! 🙂
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I agree! I think I need to blog less to create more! Looking forward to your progress, Jill. Pretty pears!
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Thanks Laura! I like blogging but then I get behind in other things so somehow I need to find a balance… Glad you like my pears! 🙂
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I was just reading about pears this morning in the Martha Stewart Living Magazine…those look like an Anjou and a Bartlett! 🙂 Great tip on the shadows from Charlie! You painted some luscious pears!
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I think you named them correctly, Teresa! Thank you! 🙂
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Hi Jill – lovely colorful pears.
Accumlating is inevitable for us artists. I have no magic bullet, but every month I go through the growing creative accumulation and “weed” out what I don’t want.
Also, if blogging everyday becomes overwhelming, give yourself a break and cut down the days. It’s all suppose to fun not stressful, right!😻 sometimes three days is almost to much for me (lol).
Have a great day Jill!
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Hi Sharon! I appreciate your suggestions! I think some days I get overwhelmed and I just need to take a step back or in my case today – go sailing! I have never been sailing but I have always wanted to try it so was very happy to be invited to go with friends today. I worry about letting people who follow me down if I don’t post every day… I know this is probably silly. Just need to figure out a balance. 🙂
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Happy to hear you went sailing. You’ll find your balance and you won’t be letting anyone down. When ever you post it will be just fine. Remember this is for fun!
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Thanks Sharon! 😊
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Awesome pears! I need to pare down too. But cleaning is not nearly as fun as other things.
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Thank you Jodi! I agree about cleaning! I got the kitchen island cleaned off yesterday and felt like it was a victory…lol! 😉
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Yay!!!!! Love these!! They look juicy and very dimensional! ❤️😃🎨 Daily blogging is rough…do it when your muse strikes! You are still required to create each day though…hehe… you’re too awesome at it! But just do what you love!! And that’s why we love you! 😉
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Aw, thanks Charlie! I like to blog daily but I struggle with keeping up everything else. I just need to get better organized and so I don’t feel so overwhelmed. Glad you like my pears! 🙂
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I admit it can get a little overwhelming. And organization would likely help, but it’s never been my strong suit! Lol 😊
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Lovely pears! I love wine-braised pears with a drizzle of chocolate. Yummy!
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Now you are talking, Kari! Sounds yummy, indeed! :-)))
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The pears here haven’t been ready for eating yet…soon I hope.
And cleaning…I’m doing that too. It is amazing how much seems to be hanging around. Looking forward to your chroncicles! (K.)
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Thanks Kerfe! I love pears! Fun to paint and to eat! I have gotten a bit behind on the sorting, organizing and especially THROWING things out. Funny how we spend the first half of our lives accumulating STUFF and the last half getting rid of it. LOL! 🙂
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So true. My daughter (age 21 and graduating from college this year) did a huge purge the end of the summer and it inspired me.
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