#weareallconnected — Public Fediverse posts
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I’ve completed the Barn sketch!
I have completed my most ambitious sketch yet! It is of my husband's old pen and ink barn artwork. I must correct my previous post about it though. I'd thought it was of a barn that had been on his parent's farm, but Richard said it was Mr. Hampton's barn -- near Richard's old home place. Good enough. The girls all went back to school this Monday, and one of the back yard trees has already started to get golden leaves, so summer is over I guess. Shoot. I didn't get to do near enough outside […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/09/02/ive-completed-the-barn-sketch/
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Have you ever made Tepache? Life advice from Dolly, and Barn sketch in progress
I was shocked but not really sad about Dolly's passing the other day, and Tim Curry's passing. I think that's because I simply don't get that sad anymore about anything. So, not to worry, the rest of this post is going to be kept lighthearted. I'll get into making a new fermented drink from Mexico, new job (that's a joy), and show you a new sketch (in progress that I've been working on) the model of which, is my husband's old pen and ink artwork. It's an image of a barn that had been on his […] -
Two new sketches using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I did two new sketches from out of my husband's 100+ framed paintings collection and thought you'd enjoy them. This is my butterfly sketch in progress, because I had no idea that I would finish it yesterday due to all the white dots (so much black to color in), and it did take some time: Butterfly artwork of Richard's on the left; my version of the butterfly sketch on paper on the right (in progress). Though I did make a little mistake on the top of the rose, and even laid awake last night […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/13/two-new-sketches-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Tiger sketch using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I looked through some of my husband's 100+ framed paintings to see if I thought I might attempt a sketch of a few more, recall the lions: This is a face on tiger. I love Richard's artwork. He always creates a mat for his art as well, so we just print and frame. Easy! He used to sell these for $100 each, but has taken his artwork down due to low sales and too many scam-like emails coming in to him. Tiger artwork of Richard's on top; my version of the tiger sketch on paper. I got a little […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/12/tiger-sketch-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Child on tree swing sketch using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I felt inspired, since receiving my new watercolor kit (Thanks to Walmart! See my next article where I explain the program and show you the kit), that I got to sketching and painting right away yesterday afternoon! I decided to attempt another one of the sketches I've held onto for months (from Linda Lewis' blog). Let me know what you think of it: Linda Lewis' child on tree swing sketch on laptop and my version of child on tree swing sketch on paper --Sheila Murrey My child on tree swing […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/10/child-on-tree-swing-sketch-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Lady sketch using pencil, marker and oil pastels
As another "thank you" to my artist, blogger and "soul sister" pal, Linda Lewis... here's a lady she sketched back on April 28th, 2026: https://creativeartworksblog.com/2026/04/28/tuesday-4-28-2026/ And as Linda has suggested to me, when "you get to the point where the process becomes more like an escape from something on your to-do list, rather than an item on it. THAT’S when you’ll really smile." And I am smiling, Linda. This was FUN! Lady sketch, Linda's original on laptop screen; my […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/09/lady-sketch-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Sketch of the lions using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I have completed a sketch of a male and female lion that my husband, retired graphics specialist, Richard Murrey drew and illustrated many years ago and a print of which, hangs in our living room. He used to display his art on a couple of websites, but now, has decided dealing with the random emails and follow through is too much for him. I'm simply thankful he continues to write a few songs and organize them for our radio shows! I'm making this more of an art day because I am still dealing […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/07/sketch-of-the-lions-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Thai scene sketch with pencil and oil pastels
I just finished a sketch of a Thai scene (thanks and link to Linda Lewis), from a lovely sketch that Linda shared on Apr. 7th! That's how far behind I am on my sketching. That is on the list of several I've saved from Linda to help me learn and stay motivated. It was one of her first Thai scenes with all the wires! I don't know if I did it justice or not, but will share it anyway. This Thai street scene sketch is modeled from the one Linda did on Apr. 7th, 2026 and you can find it here on […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/06/thai-scene-sketch-with-pencil-and-oil-pastels/
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A pier sketch with pencil and oil pastels
My daughter did this sketch a month or so ago at the art studio where she works. I knew as soon as I saw her photos of the progression she took on it, I knew I wanted to sketch it. But with high prioritizing my mobility exercises (at various times throughout my day), prepping food and cooking then performing the subsequent clean-up, working on reformatting the paperback version of my book, doing interviews and Zoom calls to promote it, reading and working through about 6 books, reviewing and […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/07/29/a-pier-sketch-with-pencil-and-oil-pastels/
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An example of our connections: a high school friend (retired nurse now artist) offers watercolor sketches
Fellow bloggers and long distance friends, Gray Summers (retired nurse, songwriter/musician, fan of all things vintage, and Johnny Depp) and Linda Lewis (watercolor sketch artist and weight loss inspiration to me) may LOVE this post! (Click their names to visit their blog sites.) My high school friend Teresa Damron has retired from her nursing career and been drawing and sketching, with her most recent being watercolor sketches! I'll share a couple of her exquisite animal sketches (yes, she […] -
@wonderofscience
In addition to the #Airglow phenomena, I am mesmerized by watching our beautiful #Earth with its protective atmosphere bubble rotating in the vastness of #space. There we are. That’s us! All of humanity, each individual person’s life, their thoughts, struggles & triumphs. Every Country, every #race, every #species, every #SentientBeing, every #molecule. Absolutely #breathtaking ! -
Passè
Someday, perhaps, the hype of skin
will be less about melanin...
But til that day I hope you wear
what nature gave without despair,
that pride is part of who you are
as much as any random star
whose aspect close is red or blue
but from a distance shines a hue
too bright to adequately define
your light... it sparkles just like mine.