And here we are at week 8 already.
Here you can find last weeks card...
Broes felt sick in his stomach ever since he grabbed Emily's card from his mailbox. He'd been looking forward to her card so much, he'd been walking on clouds since he left Paris but her last line, talking about it possibly be her last card dropped him right into hell.
Not that he knew what hell was like but he was pretty much sure it came close to how he felt right now!
When his little brother called to nag about how his friend let him down that day and wasn't coming along on their holiday the next day and they went cheap and didn't pay for a cancellation and how he didn't want to go alone and now all his money would be gone, he hesitated for just a second and announced he would come along and fly to Cuba to safe his brother once again.
One of his favorite slogans was: We all have to be good when we can!
And this was one of those moments to act just that way...
This week I made a drawing of the smallest bird on earth since it's the symbol of love and that was very appropriate for Broes to send.
I used Derwent colorsoft pencils on black cardstock. It's matted on white, has a nice little trim but my scanner doesn't see that...
The back reads:
Oh Emily, don't you understand I'm truely interested in you? It felt so good to visit you. Don't tell me our kiss goodbye in Paris was the first and last one, please...
Right now I'm in Cuba with my brother on a holiday. His friend canceled last minute and I just went in his place!
I can't say Cuba is beautiful but it has something inviting and takes the speed out of daily life.
I think you would love the music you hear all around!
Hope to receive a card from you soon. I really like to know how you're feeling!
Broes
Don't forget to take a look at all the other cards to be found on Darcy's blog!!! :)
Wonderful drawing and sad for Broes... Let's hope she changes her mind.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWhat a gorgeous little humming bird, beautifully penciled!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI hope Emily and Broes get together soon!
Fantastic drawing of the humming bird. I will catch up with the last 2 weeks soon but not on the best device at the moment to have to sift through posts!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSuperb hummingbird drawing. I love the texture you have introduced in the feathers. Delightful. Poor Emily playing second fiddle to Broes' brother.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenJanet xx
Ik moet je iets vertellen, maar heb even geen tijd om te mailen...
BeantwoordenVerwijderenJe kunt vast op je vingers nagaan wat ik heb gekocht ;)
oh, your hummingbird is wonderful, Sandra. And another long term goal for me, coloursoft. You did a fantastic job with them. I love the black background.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI think this card will work.... she will see him again I am sure... eventually....
BeantwoordenVerwijderenBeautiful job on the hummingbird. I enjoy that you include the back story along with the cards. I feel so sad for him right now!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenaw how cute ... second chances & flip flop minds <3
BeantwoordenVerwijderenYour little hummingbird is so sweet! You have quite a gift for both drawing and storytelling.
BeantwoordenVerwijderengorgeous little bird, at first I thought it was stitched on black fabric then I realized it was pencil. I hope his plea to her will work.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenyour postcard is to cute, a lovely drawing and story..
BeantwoordenVerwijderenBeautiful bird, it does look stitched for the pencil lines are perfect, like feathers. A lovely story continues.... Caz
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI thought your bird was stitched too at first! Wonderful drawing. I like using chalk pastels on dark paper too. Emily, give Broes a chance!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThat bird is just gorgeous. Love the coloring you used and so striking against the black.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLove your little bird, looks like it has been embroidered! Valerie
BeantwoordenVerwijderenAw, poor Broes! I agree with darcy, as i thought your bird was stitched too! Very lovely!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenwhat a very pretty little bird, Broes sounds a little desperate, and may frighten her off?
BeantwoordenVerwijderendx
Your bird is beautiful - nice job! I am enjoying your story. Broes writes such lovely cards. How can Emily resist him?!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI love your drawing! What an adorable little bird. :0)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLove your postcard. I too thought it was stitched. You are very talented with your pencils. Hope Emily is moved by the beautiful card to reply.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenJen x
You did an amazing job on the bird. :) Love the black background.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLove the detail on this little bee hummingbird. Those colored pencils are so vibrant.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenAloha, Lei
OH poor Broes..too be so in love with someone who doesn't seem to be interested in him. Your hummingbird is a real gem :D XXX
BeantwoordenVerwijderenYour hummingbird is beautiful...really enjoying perusing your blog and enjoying your Postcard Challenge art and storyline. I look forward to the next...
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHugs,
Abby
What a lovely picture, the feathers are so good. I like the story you are writing around the cards, it makes your characters come alive
BeantwoordenVerwijderenJan