Thursday, December 18, 2014

PPF and Bloomington Petroglyphs

Hello!!!! Wow it's been ages since I've done PPF. I missed you all!!!! We are finally moved (agian)!!! First I want to show you the watercolor I've been working on for a long time now. I'll show you little by little so you can see the progress. As you can see, it's another lizard, this time a colorful Collared Lizard looking down at a cliff dwelling ruin!

Since we moved I've also recently opened up a Zazzle shop so I can play around with the Wacom Bamboo pad that Jeff bought me a few years ago. It's really fun! Here is a design I did of a Petroglyph Rock Band!

http://www.zazzle.com/petroglyphs_rock_band_magnet-147587210239463707?rf=238157499475324454
And here is the Tshirt
http://www.zazzle.com/petroglyphs_rock_band_tshirt-235533497881088419?rf=23815749947532445
Last of all I'd like to share with you some petroglyphs we found last Saturday right in the middle of Bloomington at a place called Bloomington  Petroglyph Park. Cool, huh!!!!

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  1. Magic Love CrowDecember 18, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    Great post Deb! Congrats on your Zazzle store ;o) Your painting is looking amazing! Love the detail! And, I love the petroglyphs you found, WOW! Hugs ;o)

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    1. GeckostoneDecember 19, 2014 at 11:16 AM

      Thanks Stacy! Wish you could see them in person! They are huge!!! See ya on facebook! Hugs!

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  2. Valerie-JaelDecember 19, 2014 at 5:22 AM

    Great to see you around again, I missed you and your lizards! Valerie

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    1. GeckostoneDecember 19, 2014 at 11:17 AM

      Thanks Valerie, it's great to be back! I missed you and your beautiful art too! Love, Deb

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  3. PaintingWriteDecember 19, 2014 at 6:47 AM

    Wow well hello stranger! I can't remember the last time we 'spoke' online but looking back at your blog you last posted over 2 years ago to ppf so in that time I've also moved and been living in the far north of Scotland for nearly 2 years (& changed my blog bame from pointypix to nic's eARTh)! Seems like big changes all round and you sound so happy with your move-I'm delighted for you. I love the Lizard work in progress and funny i just heard about those bamboo thingies recently-they look like fun. Good luck with your zazzle store-i think your illustrations will look great on all the student items you can buy there.

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    1. GeckostoneDecember 19, 2014 at 11:12 AM

      Wow, Scotland, you lucky gal !!! What a spectacular adventure that must be! Are you exploring all those wonderful old castles? I'm jealous! I'll have to hop over and see all the posts I've missed on your blog.Thanks for the compliments and suggestions. Hugs! Deb

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  4. PaintingWriteDecember 19, 2014 at 6:48 AM

    'Student' should be 'different' -autocorrect! !

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    1. GeckostoneDecember 19, 2014 at 11:19 AM

      Don't ya just love auto correct? It can be quite entertaining,lol!

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  5. GigglesDecember 19, 2014 at 7:17 AM

    Very nicely done so good to see you back at ppf!! I love digital art so much and looked into those bamboo pads do you love it?.. I was tempted to get one but worried about all the hook ups and whether I would get my proper use out of it!! Thanks for sharing...love your wip and the t-shirt is awesome!

    Hugs Giggles

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    1. GeckostoneDecember 19, 2014 at 11:25 AM

      The pad is great! Sometimes it's a little slow on response but they have lots of new better ones out now too. It's real easy to connect, just plug it into any USB port. I never used it much till I opened the Zazzle store and its perfect for doing graphics in Photoshop Elements. Much easier than using a mouse to draw,lol ! Thanks for your kind words! Hugs, Deb

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  6. UnknownDecember 19, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    Beautiful and unique work, welcome back and thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2015!

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  7. Ayala ArtDecember 19, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    I'm loving your lizard painting! (I love lizards too) and the petroglyphs are so cool! wow!! I never heard of that place!
    Merry Christmas and happy PPF

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    1. GeckostoneDecember 19, 2014 at 4:00 PM

      Yipeeee, another lizard lover ! Thanks for the compliments!

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  8. ChristineDecember 19, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    The watercolour looks nice so far. Nice t-shirt design and cool petroglyphs!

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  9. JulieDecember 19, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    Nice artwork, you are invited to share this with Feline Art Friday:
    http://kittypartay.blogspot.com/2014/12/feline-art-friday_18.html

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  10. LeoviDecember 19, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    Very interesting composicions, exquisite creativity, really wonderful Petroglyphs!

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  11. Linda KunsmanDecember 19, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    fantastic art! Love the colors in your illustration and that tee with your petroglyph band is FAB! Sounds like you are settling in nicely in your new place. Good luck with your zazzle shop. Best wishes for a wonderful holiday!

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  12. CarolDecember 19, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    Your watercolor is going to be amazing!!! Best wishes with your shop and I love that big rock !!!

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  13. Tammy NDecember 19, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    I think I've seen these petroglyphs. Are they near St. George, Utah? I love your petroglyph art!

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    1. GeckostoneDecember 19, 2014 at 2:23 PM

      Yep, they are right in amongst the houses in a small park. I thought they would be small but this rock is huge!!! So cool!!!

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  14. Craftymoose CraftsDecember 19, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    The lizard painting is awesome! I wish I lived near enough to see those petroglyphs in person! Really missed you!

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    1. GeckostoneDecember 19, 2014 at 6:19 PM

      I wish you did too, Deb. It really is petroglyph heaven over here! Thanks for your kind words. Hugs, Deb

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  15. minnemieDecember 19, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    Ooohhh I love your colors and textues! You handle the watercolor medium very well. Can't wait to see this finished!

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  16. My name is Erika.December 19, 2014 at 7:36 PM

    Interesting watercolor. I love petroglyphs and pictographs and all those ancient art pieces. You watercolor looks like it is going to real be realistic.

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    1. GeckostoneDecember 20, 2014 at 5:34 AM

      Thanks Erika! I'm going to try to put up more posts here about the petroglyphs and pictographs in this area. They really fascinate me too!

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  17. SusuPetalDecember 19, 2014 at 9:57 PM

    I like that watercolor, smooth and rhythmical!!

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    1. GeckostoneDecember 20, 2014 at 5:31 AM

      Thanks, I like that "rythmical" since I love drums too!

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  18. Özge BaşağaçDecember 20, 2014 at 4:35 AM

    So vibrant colors and beautiful composition. I love all things ancient.Can't wait to see the results...

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    1. GeckostoneDecember 20, 2014 at 5:29 AM

      Thank you! Yes, "all things ancient" are fascinating to me too!

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  19. sheila 77December 20, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    Your lizard painting looks terrific, I'm looking forward to seeing more, I love progressive painting picture.
    Your tee-shirt design looks good too, very stylish. I love the Petroglyph Rock Band, I'm sure they sound very cool.

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    1. GeckostoneDecember 20, 2014 at 11:39 AM

      Thanks Sheila! Yeah the rock band specializes in "ancient oldies" lol.

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  21. SLScheibeDecember 20, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    The painting is looking beautiful so far! I love all of the details and the colours! Best of luck with your zazzle store :)

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    1. GeckostoneDecember 21, 2014 at 6:46 AM

      Thanks!!! I went to your website and I love your "Day of the Dead" band!

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  22. Studio KaufmannDecember 20, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    Your rock band design is so cool. I love it!! Happy PPF

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  23. Jenn JilksDecember 20, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    Lovely! I adore petroglyphs. I love your design!

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    1. GeckostoneDecember 21, 2014 at 6:51 AM

      Yeah so many of us are fascinated by petroglphs! Thanks for the compliment Jennifer!

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  24. dentheDecember 20, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    That painting is looking gorgeous already, and I love your t-shirt-design. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas ♥

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  25. AnonymousDecember 20, 2014 at 6:42 PM

    Wow, that lizard painting is looking beautiful! I love the colors. And the Petroglyph Band design is AWESOME! I love it's cleverness and it's super cute. :)

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  26. TruffleArtDecember 20, 2014 at 10:16 PM

    Amazing art, Deb. I love the lizard and petroglyphs - what fun is this? Thanks for stopping by to visit me at Truffle Art today. Appreciate the comments. Hope to see more of your work in the near future! :-) PPF

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    1. GeckostoneDecember 21, 2014 at 7:05 AM

      Thank you so much Telva! Yes this is fun, I really missed it! Hugs, Deb

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  27. Andrea @ From The SolDecember 21, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    You are a talented lady ... I love your painting and look forward to seeing the progression. I love how you have built your painting on the contrasts between the stark lines of the cliff dwelling and the soft sweep of the lizard's tail. This is a lovely piece ...

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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    1. GeckostoneDecember 21, 2014 at 1:03 PM

      Thank you for your sweet words Andrea, they mean alot to me. Hugs.

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  28. Tammie LeeDecember 21, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    such a wonderful piece
    love where you found your inspiration too!

    lovely Solstice to you!

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    1. GeckostoneDecember 21, 2014 at 1:06 PM

      Yes, ancient places to dream our art. Thank you Tammie. Happy Solstice to you too!

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  29. Lisabella RussoDecember 21, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    How beautiful! What unique inspirations!

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  30. Cindy D.December 21, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    The painting looks amazing. Looking forward to seeing more of it!

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    1. GeckostoneDecember 22, 2014 at 9:50 AM

      Thank you Cindy! I love your website and your Etsy store. Brilliant fun art!!!!

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  31. NatureFootstepDecember 22, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    looks great :)

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