Good Saturday morning, my friends! After this past week, I bet you’re ready to step away from the political scene, from the news-making events, and find something fun and relaxing to start the weekend, yes? Well, look no further! I have just the ticket …
I make no secret of the fact that I have no artistic talent … none, nada, nunc! My granddaughter Natasha, on the other hand, is very artistic and has drawn some beautiful pictures, though of late she seems to have lost interest somewhat. Anyway … I have tremendous respect for those with artistic talent whether their style is classic, street art, manga or any other style. Yesterday I came across an artist I hadn’t heard of before, Shannon Mayhew. Says Ms. Mayhew …
I’m a self-taught artist living in Iowa, creating hyperrealistic animal artwork. For as far back as I can remember, I would draw animals and cartoon characters, which both of my grandmas would hang on their fridges. I checked out book after book from the library that taught you different drawing techniques. I taught myself how to draw, although I do credit, my grandma, for my artistic abilities. She herself was an artist and I always say that I inherited my talents from her.
Here are some of the drawings I made. My flamingo took me 42 hours to complete, the lynx took 32 hours to complete and my whitetail buck took 63 hours to complete. You can see more of my work on social media. (Instagram; Facebook)
Her artwork is fantastic … it speaks for itself!
Well, folks, that’s all I’ve got for now. Whether you go out and about or just stay home and relax this weekend, I hope you have a wonderful one!
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Intriguing, all the painted animals are looking like photographed. Wow! xx Michael
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I thought the exact same! She is so talented! I’m glad you enjoyed them! xx
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Brilliant: I used to spend ages when I was a pony mad child trying to draw horses. I could never get the legs right, or the head, or the body…
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I learned early on that I had no artistic nor musical talent … I’m still trying to find my talent, whatever it may be! 😁 I’m glad you enjoyed these … I am in awe of her talent!
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Jill, nicely done. Thanks, Keith
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Glad you enjoyed it!
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Outstanding
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I’m glad you enjoyed it!!!
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Some incredible drawings there! Though when I saw your heading my first thought was all those monkeys and their typewriters churning out Shakespeare’s plays…
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Ha ha … yeah, I debated about that title, because it did make it sounds as if animals were creating art, but I couldn’t come up with anything better, so I left it.
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What a superb artist.
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She definitely is! I wish I had half that much talent! I can draw an egg. I can even make it look cracked! It’s a start, yes? 🤣
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That is talent! A starting point.
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thank you sajde for following me
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Thanks, Ned!!!
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Tremendous talent, I’m so jealous.
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She is indeed talented and I am jealous too. Sigh. I guess we each have our own talents … perhaps someday I’ll figure out what mine is!
Cwtch
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Keeping me smiling I think.xxx
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Awww … that’s a joy! I love making you smile! xxx
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