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Sketching Every Day in May


1. A FAVORITE FOOD

I have been very bad about blogging as of late, I wanted to share this sooner. I signed on for a drawing challenge for the month of May. Everyday we have a theme to work on in our sketchbooks and we share our work on a group board on Facebook or Flickr. It is a lot of fun because you are pushed to sketch something you normally would not otherwise do. I also love the sense of community: seeing what other people come up with is a great inspiration.

2. A NEARBY TREE



3. CURTAINS
4.BOTTLE OF HERBS OR SPICE

5.SOMETHING HOT
8.SOMETHING WITH A HANDLE

I would like to wish all 's a wonderful Mother's Day!
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  1. Joan Tavolott10 May 2015 at 14:19

    Happy Mother's Day, Celia! It is good to see your sketches for EDM here too. There are so many posts on the FB page each day that often I can't find the ones by people I actually know. lol It is always a fun challenge to be a part of. You did a great job on the expresso pot with all the triangular shapes on the top. I don't drink expresso but always wanted to have a pot to use in paintings and sketches. lol Enjoy your day!

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    1. Celia Blanco11 May 2015 at 11:18

      Thanks Joan! I'm so happy to be doing this challenge along with you! I always start out thinking it's not going to take me that long to sketch but then yes it did drive me crazy trying to draw the little triangular shapes.

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  2. Manon,Stéph♡Mia10 May 2015 at 17:21

    C'est très jolis Célia, tu as beaucoup de talents!

    Bisous et bonne fête des mamans

    Manon

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    1. Celia Blanco11 May 2015 at 11:18

      Thank you Manon! I appreciate your good wishes and hope you had a wonderful Mother's day as well, a big hug to you!

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  3. Laura10 May 2015 at 23:26

    I am enjoying the challenge too Celia and glad that there are familiar blogging friends in the Group like yourself. It is fun seeing what everyone creates everyday with the same prompt. Your sketches are all lovely especially the coffee pot. It brings back lovely memories of Italy. Happy sketching.

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    1. Celia Blanco11 May 2015 at 11:22

      Thank you Laura! It is a large group isn't it and I'm happy we are in this together!

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  4. Jane11 May 2015 at 20:28

    You have been so busy ! Love the bottle of herbs and spice and the Mocca . I do like asparagus too, but I hate cleaning them, so I eat them too rarely :-( Wish you a great week !

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  5. Helen H Trachy12 May 2015 at 14:37

    Hi Celia! I'm sure you're pretty busy with your May challenge but, as yu said it's a great way to learn also. Nice drawings! Good luck to you, hope you have a happy time! Hugs!

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    1. Celia Blanco12 May 2015 at 18:41

      Thank you Helen, it is fun and motivating. A big hug to you as well!

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  6. Debbie Nolan14 May 2015 at 02:02

    Celia - each sketch is delightful. This is a great challenge and would certainly be fun. So glad you shared. Will be looking forward to seeing more soon. Hugs!

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    1. Celia Blanco15 May 2015 at 09:31

      Thank you Debbie! It's never too late to join in, I think you would love it!

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  7. José Antonio Sánchez Rumí15 May 2015 at 08:01

    Hello Celia;
    Very good your work, are spontaneous and have the freshness and ease of technique.
    Congratulations.
    Best regards.

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    1. Celia Blanco15 May 2015 at 09:31

      Thank you Jose, it is a beautiful compliment! I really appreciate your visit to my blog!

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  8. Sherry Schmidt15 May 2015 at 21:36

    Beautiful Celia! I hope you can do the whole month. I only did 10...

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    1. Celia Blanco18 May 2015 at 11:49

      Thank you for your kind comment and visit, Sherry! I am having a difficult time keeping up but I hope to finish. It is a fun challenge.

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  9. Diana16 May 2015 at 14:57

    Wow, these are wonderful Celia! Makes me wish I had done the challenge. love to you<Diana

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    1. Celia Blanco18 May 2015 at 11:49

      It's never too late Diana, there are people who just started. Thank you for your nice comment and visit!

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  10. hmuxo17 May 2015 at 14:09

    I love all of these sketches Celia! Perfect practice and challenge!

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    1. Celia Blanco18 May 2015 at 11:51

      It is a wonderful exercise, has me thinking all day about the topics. Thank you for commenting, Hilda! A big hug to you!

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  11. juliefordoliver.blogspot.com19 May 2015 at 02:54

    Your talent for sketching is a joy to see. The bottle of herbs with measuring spoon is extra special. Every day in May is a fabulous inspiration for your art.

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  12. Celia Blanco19 May 2015 at 08:27

    Thank you Julie, I love hearing which one is your favorite! It is a great way to push myself out of my usual subject matter comfort zone!

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