Gulliver – New World of Discovery

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Gulliver – New World of Discovery

Artwork by Frances Vella

Artwork by Frances Vella

‘Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.’ – Henry Ward Beecher

I believe that as part of creation we are all ‘artists’ in one way or another, expressing our artistic uniqueness in who we are, be it in our words, attire, likes and dislikes, talents, goals and ultimately our expression of life itself.

As I journey on the spiritual path of self-discover I have stumbled on a hidden talent. Some years back with the encouragement of a friend I put pencil to paper and viola! ~ my first drawing appeared!

Excited by the results I set forth experimenting with pencil and charcoal, colored pencil and pastels. I find myself drawn to portrait drawing in particular, fascinated by the face that is slowly forming on the paper willing me obliging me to help it emerge and bring it to creation. I find the act of drwing a form of meditation, where I become so immersed in what I am doing that I lose all sense of time, where hours go by as though they were minutes.

So where do I go from here?

I feel that I have merely scratched the surface of this new world that is coming into view. I know so little. There is so much to learn! And by God’s grace winning this course will help me continue to develop this talent gift, taking it forth to new dimensions! And what better place to pursue this path of creative art than with Drawing Academy’s solid foundation and instruction based on the masters.

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  2. Frances Vella says:
    May 20, 2015 at 2:17 am - Reply

    That’s great! Frances well done!

    Very good job, I really like it. It looks so real.

    Best,

    david

  6. Abimic1968 says:
    May 21, 2015 at 11:09 am - Reply

    Well done Frances!!! Amazing work I didn’t know you are taking art. Keep up the excellent work.

  9. gpittoni says:
    May 22, 2015 at 8:07 am - Reply

    As Degas said ‘Drawing is not what you see but what you must make others see’. EXCELLENT and GREAT JOB… Keep it up 100%

  10. Denise Cianfarani says:
    May 22, 2015 at 9:14 am - Reply

    I love and respect all art mediums;especially the magnitude of your piece. Nice work!

  11. drawing-lessons says:
    May 22, 2015 at 9:30 am - Reply

    I love and respect all art mediums; especially your piece of such magnitude. Fine work!

  15. Denise Galea says:
    May 24, 2015 at 12:18 pm - Reply

    Very realistic. Where did the idea came from? Seems that Gulliver will wake up any moment. I admire your talent. Prosit

    • frances says:
      May 24, 2015 at 4:16 pm - Reply

      Thanks sunshine! When first presented with drawing a 32ft x 4ft scroll I was in PANIC! Praying and asking for guidance the idea of Gulliver came to mind, and here we are :)

  16. Username* says:
    May 26, 2015 at 8:13 pm - Reply

    Frances you are so talented, this is exceptional, so proud to say you are my friend. Love Mandy x

  18. Kim Salvo says:
    May 28, 2015 at 1:58 pm - Reply

    Fantastic work….such lovely detail. At 32′ long, the original must be stunning. Congratulations!
    Kim

  22. Francine zammit says:
    May 31, 2015 at 6:15 pm - Reply

    Lovely drawing dear cousin. You are a very talented artist. Keep it up and good luck

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