Thursday, March 31, 2011

Gnomes

Hello Readers & Paint Party Friday Folks. Welcome to the Forest of Work In Progress, meet the gnomes. I thought after my last painting I needed to do something fun and whimsical. Recently I have been inspired by gnomes and mushrooms. Thinking of visits to the forest. In my little scene my two gnomes are going to have a little gnome meal and then enjoy a fire. Of course they will have little forest dwellers visit. But we'll have to wait and see who. 

Here you can see I have sketched a table setting.

My girl gnome has just fixed strawberry tea. 

I am thinking this gnome needs a bow and arrow. We'll see. Maybe he's vegetarian.

Oh the bunny has arrived! lol We'll have to wait and see who else will be here.

In case you are interested I posted my progress on my purple girl and ending up naming the painting Spring  Garden. If you would like to see the post about her, I think I may be finished just visit yesterdays post here. 


PS. I'd like to invite you to visit another day to a craft blog I write. I like sharing crafty and sewing inspiration over there. My address is MsartistSewCrafty.blogspot. Drop by sometime if you like, the door is always open.
Do you love gnomes? or fairies?
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28 comments:

  1. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfMarch 31, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Such cute gnomes! :) I vote for the vegetarian gnome. :)

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  2. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    FUN- I love how the story is unfolding as you're working on it!
    And I LOVE the way the purple girl turned out- fabulous!
    Happy PPF!
    Stephanie

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  3. AbelaApril 1, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Do the gnomes drink tea? yours are very happy with their table tea.Saludos

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  4. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    This is fun and whimsical. I also vote for the veggie gnome - he can have mushroom burgers!

    The purple girl looks great!

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  5. MarleneApril 1, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Cute painting and yes I think vegetarian also. Your girl turned out gorgeous and the name is perfect for her.

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  6. Kristin DudishApril 1, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Oh how I adore gnomes! ( I have one that travels with me and I dedicated my Sketchbook Project to him :) )

    Such a beautiful finish to your Spring Garden piece! That background is absolutely amazing!

    xo
    Kristin

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  7. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    A gnome picnic! Love it!

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  8. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    I tried to visit your sewing blog but the link didn't work for me.

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  9. Hybrid JApril 1, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    What a cute painting. It brings smile to my face. Thank you for sharing! ;)

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  10. GlorV1April 1, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    I think it is so fun having a picnic. Your gnomes are so cute and actually looks like they may all turn out to be vegetarian. Look at the darling bunny. Great work. Your girl is absolutely beautiful.

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  11. ChristineApril 1, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    cute, thanks for inviting us into your fairy tale world, great start to the day.

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  12. EVAApril 1, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    The gnomes are so cute! And your purple lady turned out fantastically! Love her!

    I seem to be leaning towards gnomes these days!

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  13. Pam TuckerApril 1, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Your gnomes are adorable! I wish I could sit down and join them in their meal! I loved your little story as you posted. Your painting Spring Garden turned out gorgeous!

    And to anwer your question, I love both gnomes AND fairies! ;)

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  14. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Oooh, strawberry tea sounds yummy. I love gnomes too, Had one in my garden named Norman, but he succombed to the elements and had to be buried. I'm on the hunt for a new Norman. Yes the man needs a bow and arrow so he can ward off the evil things. Your Spring Painting looks wonderful too. Thanks for sharing and for stopping by to visit me. Hugs XO ~ Rhonda

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  15. VictoriaApril 1, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Yay!! What a beautiful magical post! I'd love to jump in there have a cup of strawberry tea...so enchanting...they are gorgeous souls!! Yes I love the enchanted realm!!

    I love your painting too..it is very inspiring and uplifting..so special! Shine on my creative friend!!
    Beautiful!!
    Victoria~

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  16. peggy gattoApril 1, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    this is so delightful, it would be fun in a child's room, so charming!

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  17. Debbie GoodeApril 1, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    How fun....brought a smile to my face and lift of my heart!

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  18. Jenny April 1, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Heehee, I love the wee dialogue that goes with your garden party...yay for veggie gnomes! :)Wow, your spring painting came out wonderfully too. that background, the texture and colours is just stunning :)

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  19. WrightStuffApril 1, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Ha! What a bunch of cuties. Are they at the bottom of your garden?

    You should visit Raven Moon Magic - she made some beautiful fairy furniture out of nature's treasures this week.

    http://ravenmoonmagic.blogspot.com/2011/03/fairy-furniture-night.html

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  20. Anne ButeraApril 1, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    What a fun gnome painting. I like how you've narrated it, too. Your purple girl looks lovely!

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  21. Heather FoustApril 1, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Those Gnomes look like they are having alot of fun. Very cute and whimsical! Purple sping girl turned out great!! Love the textures.

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  22. Mary HysongApril 1, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Love the gnomes and spring beauty. Also all your flower photos! great shots. Thank you for stopping by my blog on my first PPF

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  23. gmaApril 1, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Yeah for PPF...it is inspiring all kinds of whimsy. These are great.
    :-)

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  24. JacquelineApril 2, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    Dearest sweet Theresa, it's wonderful to be back in the swing of things on blogland! These gnomes are sooo adorable!! Have a lovely merry happy weekend and love to you!

    jacqueline
    http://jqlinesocuteithurts.typepad.com/

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  25. Carrie MartinezApril 2, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    I do love gnomes and fairies, especially when spring is just awakening and these little spirits are busy helping all the flowers grow :) This is just the most darling image of them...the little fire and the detail of their little outfits...too cute! Happy weekend :)

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  26. Priti LisaApril 2, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I like the little gnomes very much...and I say hooray for vegetarians!!! Dispite your angst, I think Spring Garden turned out just lovely :)
    xox

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  27. NettyApril 3, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Loving your pictures, they are so much fun. Annette x

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  28. Paula - Buenos AiresApril 5, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Love the name of your wood, so full of promise. :)

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