Monday, September 7, 2009

Cactus Heart Monday!

Happy Cactus Monday!

I became entralled with the Milagros Hearts fellow blogger Margaret, of Water Blossoms has been making, and when I saw this cactus in full bloom (a print), I had an urge to make one of my own, but shaped into a sort of heart! I used my Sharpies, and went over the bit of white with my white PenTouch. I like it...I really love the crosshatching on the cactus body! I thought it gave it a more stickly sort of texture! I think I can touch up the flowers a little more, but am in a hurry to post so I can get on with the day!
I hope you enjoy it!

xoxo- Julie
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18 comments:

  1. Lisa at GreenbowMonday, September 07, 2009

    This is just beautiful Julie. It looks so lively. HCM.

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  2. Lynn CohenMonday, September 07, 2009

    It's beautiful Julie. So well done.
    HCM.

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  3. AnonymousMonday, September 07, 2009

    It's so wonderful to see you just basking in the love of your family Julie. It's a wonderful thing isn't it? I love to see how your beautiful artwork has progressed. you really have a special talent.

    XOSue

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  4. soulbrushMonday, September 07, 2009

    yay! she's well and truly back! and this is the proof. hcm fellow cactuteer.xx

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  5. marianneMonday, September 07, 2009

    OMG Julie!
    This is fabulous!!!
    One of my favorites of you!
    LOVE it!

    HCM!

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  6. JudiMonday, September 07, 2009

    Hi Julie
    I do like it! It is so interesting the way you have defined those lines...really neat. How creative and thank you for sharing with us.
    Enjoy the weekend...and I'm sure you have!
    Judi

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  7. TeriMonday, September 07, 2009

    Julie, it IS SO GOOD to see you here on CM!!! And what a beauty you showed us!!!!

    HCM!!

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  8. Diane AZMonday, September 07, 2009

    I love how the white pen shows the edges of the petals and the creative way you handled needles too! Happy CM!

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  9. AnonymousMonday, September 07, 2009

    Hearts are always good to draw. The cross hatching works well to give it a definitional look. HCM, Judy

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  10. TootsieMonday, September 07, 2009

    very cute! have a great week friend!

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  11. PudgeduckTuesday, September 08, 2009

    This is your best one!!!I love it!

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  12. yoon seeTuesday, September 08, 2009

    Such adorable Cactus heart sweety....wow...I am so in love with it!
    I feel like falling in love again but where is my Mr. Right?

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  13. Cristin // Simplified BeeTuesday, September 08, 2009

    Looks great! Love it.

    xo,
    cristin

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  14. Serena LewisWednesday, September 09, 2009

    i LOVE it! nice job, julie!

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  15. walk2writeWednesday, September 09, 2009

    Thanks for the smile, Julie! And for the visit. I've not been much for blogging lately, but I'm glad I stopped by and saw your art work. You gave the cactus a lot of texture with that technique.

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  16. AiyanaWednesday, September 09, 2009

    Really beautiful. You are really good with Sharpies. Anything I try with them appears to be paint-by-numbers quality. What's your secret?
    Aiyana

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  17. JulieThursday, September 10, 2009

    Thanks all...hey Aiyana---I think this is probably fairly paint-by-number looking as well!!! LOL

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  18. Margaret AnnTuesday, September 15, 2009

    OOOOOH MY!!!!!This is awesome!!!! It really does remind me of a Sacred Heart...made by nature!!!!!!!! What a fabulous idea!!!

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