Friday, March 6, 2026

Sketchbook Complete! Friday Face Off



Sketchbook Completed!

With each piece I feel there is a story, with each moment making this I have a connection to moments in life. I capture feelings, thoughts, emotions, things I saw, things I imagined and things I dream of. I also use this sketch book as a place to learn, explore and develop as an artist. I’m really grateful and appreciative that I had the experience to work  in this book. 

 Linking up with FFO over at Nicole's Lovely blog

How bittersweet. I feel emotional to have finished my big sketchbook. I started this Sketchbook in 2023. It is a Sketchbook Master A4+, hardcover, 112 Pages, (150 g/sqm) gifted from Leuchtturm1917.

I will link it HERE

Feel free to use my code: MARIA for 20% off your purchase with Leuchtturm1917.

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Video Flip Through!


Here are some pieces that are in my sketchbook. 










Time to tuck my sketchbook away and start a new book. I know my cat Ziggy will also miss playing around with the strings of this art book. 



Have a wonderful Friday and a lovely weekend my friends!
Thank you for being here, for reading my post and for your comments. I am truly grateful.
Thank you Leuchtturm1917 I will always cherish this experience. 
Maria

18 comments:

  1. I love that first piece. It feels like spring. And you outdid yourself with the self-portrait. It is amazing Maria. Have a super weekend. hugs-Erika

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  2. Oh Ziggy is so adorable and your sketchbook is awesome ~ wonderful portrait works ~ hugs "~ ^_^

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  3. It is truly an accomplishment to complete a sketchbook, and a fascinating way to see your growth as an artist. My favorites are the page with the purple, blue and red bouquet, that first pencil portrait with the smiling girl, and the red blooms over the blue/green background. Blessings!

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    1. Thank you so much Rev. Arnoldo! I appreciate your visit and thank you so much! Have a lovely weekend!

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  4. ...Maria, your first flower painting is a bright spot on the dull winter morning, thanks!

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    1. Thanks so much Christine! Have a lovely weekend!

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  6. I'm very impressed with your diligence on finishing the big sketch book. What an achievement. And as you wrote it captured all your emotions, thoughts, and everyday life. A true treasure. All of your art is brilliant. I love that first piece. Each face also captures emotion. I'm off to watch your video. Thank you for sharing with FFO and have a lovely weekend.

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    1. Thank you so much Nicole! I appreciate you and your support. Thank you so much for everything you do. Have a lovely day and a wonderful weekend!

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  7. Wow on all the fun and great work!! As Nicole says: A treasure. I "stupidly" keep my journals, but reckon I´ll never look through again?
    Oh, let us hope blogger will be there "forever", huh? Have a lovely weekend, oh, it´s so cold here, but! Sunny :-)

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    1. T hank you Iris! Yes indeed! Let up pray for lovely spring weather! :) Have a lovely weekend!

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  8. Oh my! The colors on your opening photo make me swoon. I really love that. Well done on finishing up your book. Now onward!

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    1. Thank you Jeanie! Now Onward my friend! :) have a lovely weekend!

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  9. It’s great to see the progression and variety in these sketches. Each piece has its own character and shows real creative development 🙂

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