Lovemychooks Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hi millymeerkat, feel free to use some of my photos in my signature below Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Aww, don't worry... I got rid of some very expensive stuff I used a few years ago when at uni, but oh well! New materials for a fresh, positive start! By the way - I've posted some new drawings of your girls on my website ( www.fresh-as-a-daisy.com) I hope I've done them justice... Thanks for everything x Those are beautiful Milly, especially as Ruby and Layla have now died - that is my favourite picture of them leading a raid on my herb garden! Please PM me if you are thinking of selling the originals - I might be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millymeerkat Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 Thank you Louise. I don't normally use pencils as a medium other than for practice before a proper painting. So I am amazed at the feedback just from the drawings! I am primarily a painter (oils and acrylics) but I am currently bed/bedroom bound as I had both my knees operated on last Saturday, so I am limited to what materials I can use at the moment! Oil paints don't come out of bed linen!!! I have a room here at home that I was gradually turning into a sort of 'studio' if you like, with all my art stuff. I can't wait to get back in there once I am better! Give it a week or two and I'll be well enough to get up and into my room and then get on with some painting as well as drawing. Thanks for your photographic donations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 What fantastic drawings, I am Feel free to look through my gallery if you would like to use any of my pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Wow Milly, I love the pictures of Clare's chickens, especially the one of Lavinia! Wonderful detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millymeerkat Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 Sorry Clare, your message must've come through whilst I was replying to Louise! I am so sorry to hear that Ruby and Layla are no longer with you. That's the photograph that I was so excited about that I had to stay up late and draw it. I love the fact that only someone who owns and loves chickens would laugh at the cheekiness of the hens and let them get away with such trouble! It was a natural photograph and I guessed it meant something to you as I myself have pics that just 'sum up' the characters of my girls. I am honoured to have been able to draw them. Thank you xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millymeerkat Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 Thank you Jules & Snowy xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Wow millymeerkat, those drawings are amazing, I especially like Ruby & Layla, you are very talented and as I said, feel free to use any of my photos. Keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Sorry Clare, your message must've come through whilst I was replying to Louise! I am so sorry to hear that Ruby and Layla are no longer with you. That's the photograph that I was so excited about that I had to stay up late and draw it. I love the fact that only someone who owns and loves chickens would laugh at the cheekiness of the hens and let them get away with such trouble! It was a natural photograph and I guessed it meant something to you as I myself have pics that just 'sum up' the characters of my girls. I am honoured to have been able to draw them. Thank you xxx They were both cheeky little monsters in their day! I saw them out of the kitchen window and rushed to get my camera and took the photo round the back door so they couldn't see me. The herb garden is now off limits! We have now replaced both of them, but their replacements are quite different in personality. Lavinia and Layal were/are both pekins.... cheeky, bossy little s"Ooops, word censored!"s You're very talented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millymeerkat Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 Thank you Lovemychooks! I'll try to remember to PM you once drawings are on the site (as I will try to remember to contact all of you who've been kind enough to help me) It's funny - when I first got my girls, although I'd grown up with family members having chickens, ducks, geese etc, I never imagined that I would love them as much as I do! I can't believe what we let them get away with! My hubby and I got hens as it's not the right time in our lives for children, but wanted to extend the family. Sometimes I wonder if it would've been easier to have kids as the chooks can cause so much mischief!!! But when you see their little beady eyes looking at you as if to say "it wasn't me who wrecked your flower bed" you can't help but chuckle! I love the personal stories behind the photo's. Thanks for sharing them with me. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I've just been on your website - your drawings are amazing - keep up the good work AMO xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bantam of the Opera Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 you are extremely talented milly, well done. i especially love lavinas feathers, she looks like a little cloud. im excited about seeing my chickies painted I have this other pic of my chicken mrs. weasley, it captures her true spirit, independent single woman. she doesnt let anyone boss her around even though shes missing most of her feathers. i doubt you want to paint a chicken look quite so scary but thought you might like to see it cause it makes me laugh evertime i see it and hope it cheers you up. keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Jem that is such a great picture! She really suits her name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millymeerkat Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 That is a BRILLIANT photo!!! And I will definately paint it - it's just the type of piccie I love! What a cheeky scamp! I've got a lovely little collection of photo's to either paint or draw, and I promise to get round to them all and will try to inform you all individually of when they're done! I am meant to be resting following my op, but I am having a ball doing all of this, I just can't help myself! Keep the gorgeous pics coming!!! Thanks! xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 If you're enjoying yourself, it's got to be good post-op therapy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millymeerkat Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 Good Morning Bantam of the Opera! I thought you might like to know that I had a go at drawing your little Mrs Weasley today. For me, the photograph would be better painted due to all the different feather/no feather textures, but I had a go in pencil anyways. I think she's so cheeky that I'll definately have another go in paint, when I get round to getting some. The drawing is on my website under the page 'art'. Hope it makes you smile, Milly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 That is WONDERFUL! You've caught her expression beautifully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millymeerkat Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 Thanks Kate. I've never drawn a chook front on and it's hard to get all the features to look right. I am looking forward to having a go in paint! I hope 'BOTO' likes it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 you are extremely talented milly, well done. i especially love lavinas feathers, she looks like a little cloud. im excited about seeing my chickies painted I have this other pic of my chicken mrs. weasley, it captures her true spirit, independent single woman. she doesnt let anyone boss her around even though shes missing most of her feathers. i doubt you want to paint a chicken look quite so scary but thought you might like to see it cause it makes me laugh evertime i see it and hope it cheers you up. keep up the good work! Your mrs Weasley sounds just like the Harry Potter one in character- and she has red hair (well, feathers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millymeerkat Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 Kate, I've done a very quick sketch of Clarry on my site. I'm going to do a big painting of the original photo, so this was just a warm-up! Hope you like it, Milly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Oooo, I'm off for a look!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 It's fantastic ! Clarry looks beautiful and absolutely full of character! I love it - thanks for drawing her, Milly . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Absolutely amazing......and so quick! What a talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bantam of the Opera Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 :D:D i love it!!! you've caught her expression and her spirit so well! thankyou for making my least attractive hen look so good. well done! I wish i had your talent. and im glad you like the pic. she always comes over to see what treats im bringing her and she thought the camera was a treat. taht shot was moments before she pecked the lens. i look forward to seeing more of your work and to jules, thats very true, i never realised how close her personality is to that of mrs. weasleys i just alled her that because she is ginger and a bit scruffy. cool, i have a nicknam, boto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Here you go Milly This is a picture of Flump in her jumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
