Mr. Snowman…

Posted on December 27, 2016 | 26 Comments

I wanted to try building a snowman (or perhaps a snow bird) in our yard yesterday… but the snow was too fluffy.

Here I am after falling into the snow… luckily, I saved the camera! Haha!

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So I came inside and drew a snowman instead!  I started with a blind contour drawing to warm-up…

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And added a little watercolor.  They look kind of cute in their childlike way.  🙂

I was now ready to create Mr. Snowman:

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I started by stenciling the background with acrylic paint and added a little glitter.  Glued my gelli-printed papers to my paper.  Added pencil shading and detail.  Finished it with pan pastels to soften the ground.  I believe we are never too old to build a snowman!!

Cheers with a nice, hot cup of cocoa!!  🙂

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26 responses to “Mr. Snowman…”

  1. Pete Hillman | December 27, 2016 at 2:04 am | Reply

    Lucky save, Jill! Saved the camera and yourself from harm. I love this painting. The blues are so beautiful, and the snowman so lively and full of expression!

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  3. Jodi | December 27, 2016 at 6:35 am | Reply

    Oh I LOVE it! and how cute you look all snowy! Lucky you to have all that snow for Christmas!!! Ours melted, and it is in the 60s! craziness! xo

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  5. Birgit Winter | December 27, 2016 at 8:08 am | Reply

    I like the 3 even more than Mr. perfect 😉

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  6. Margaret Parker Brown | December 27, 2016 at 8:36 am | Reply

    Never too old! I agree….love your snowmen!

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  7. Minuscule Moments | December 27, 2016 at 11:59 am | Reply

    Love, love, love this one Jill and your photo. This could be next years xmas card. So gorgeous.

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  8. Elf smiley | December 27, 2016 at 1:55 pm | Reply

    Always fun to play in the snow! Love the swirls in the back ground, sure makes it look cold out side! Frosty is so adorable and love his hat!

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  9. Eileen McKenna {my creative resolution} | December 27, 2016 at 8:48 pm | Reply

    Love your layered effect and seeing you in the snow!

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  10. Charlie O'Shields (doodlewash) | December 28, 2016 at 3:48 pm | Reply

    It’s just not the season until you fall in the snow!! LOL Love it! And these snowmen are fantastic! 😍

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  11. Artful Aspirations | December 28, 2016 at 8:46 pm | Reply

    Your snowmen and you are too adorable! Hope your Christmas was lovely!

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