Theirs was an old fashioned love story.
Newlyweds in Central Park
This is a drawing created for a very special friend earlier this year. It was a gift for a sweet young couple who recently got married.
Wow, you guys really know how to make a girl feel good. Last week's drawing was a simple one, but I'm thrilled to the core that you were able to feel the joy that I felt while drawing it. Thank you!
Speaking of old fashioned, I've been listening to a lot of Pink Martini lately. This one's called:
Let's Never Stop Falling in Love
Enjoy.
♥
150 comments:
Lucky friends!! Beautiful artwork, great music, life is complete.
Love and hugs.
Heisann!
Lovely ;:OD)
WOW!!! This is so sweet and innocent! Your friends are so lucky to have a wonderful talented friend like you! Big hugs!! xoxo :)
This is utterly delightful Bella! The drawing says it all, then the music playing behind---WOW!
I think I shall have to search out Pink Martini...... ;)
Beautiful!
XXOO~~♥
Anne
Oooooo, I love it! It is so sweet, your drawing!! So romantic, especially with the added music. You sure know how to create a mood... Love, Silke
Bella, this is the adorable-est! Such sweet and fortunate friends!
These two are precious! Pink Martini is awesome. I like the pairing of music and art, they just go together! Your post rocks! :)
So Lovely!!
Your art is beyond delightful!
Hi Bella,
What a delight to come and visit you today, thank you.
Such a gorgeous and romantic illustration for your friends and Pink Martini was a real treat.
Hope that you have a beautiful week
Hugs
Carolyn
This is the sweetest :) what a wonderful gift - your friend is so lucky!
oh, what lucky friends you have, this is so lovely Bella. I like Krista's word adorable-est, yes it is the most adorable-est.
Such a lucky couple! Loved the song and pictures. Enjoyed all of it : )
What a personal and lovely gift! Such a treasure you made for them :)
What a sweet couple. I love them!
Love, love, love this one! Their adoration for each other jumps off the paper!
the only way... slow and steady!
high fives for all, bella :)
Oh bella,
this is such a lovely lovefilled post. I LOVE all things old fashioned and I love that song too.
I bought a coat like the one in your illustration while I was in NYC, I can't wait to see central park in the winter(and wear it!). Beautiful beautiful drawing Bella!
xoxo
lori
Great work!
Love your combination of music and illustration! What a delightful gift - lucky couple!
They look super cute together. Lovely work <3
I love this! I especially like the crisp light to the sky and the skyscrapers.
Great illustration, love the composition.
Bella, this is sooo sweet. It has n O.Henryish quality about it as well. Remember the story of the comb and the watch? That is the sort of love I see in these two young people.
YOU ARE AMAZING.
This is a great piece Bella!
You always got a big heart for friends and also for me.
Thank you for being my friend.
Old-fashioned love...what could be better.
This is a delight! Love the lighting on the skyline, too.
what a lucky couple to have this is as their gift....
i'm going to plagiarize my comment from last week - this makes me happy, especially first thing in the morning! and, i love pink martini and that song. thanks for your lovely comments regarding our charlie boy! xo, c
Very sweet! I'm sure your friends loved it.
Oh love LOVE love!!! I am constantly amazed at how much emotion you get into the little faces. Delightful. I have never heard of Pink Martini, but I LIKE! Got me up and dancing. Do you know how difficult it is to Tango alone...the dips can be a killer!
All my love to you. **blows kisses** Deb
This is so sweet. You are so talented at portraying the spirit of what you are sharing in your art.
thanks for the music ms. Bella~
oh so wonderful Bella!!! your work always takes my breath away!!!
love at first sight
Really great work!
Fantastic work!
Awwww. Very sweet illo. The boy looks smitten. :)
Oooh! what a wonderful idea for a blog but these are just doodles; they are real works of art. You are very talented. I love your work.
How romantic! What a great gift for your friends too!
I really like the feel here... plus I'm such a sucker for the style of the rot iron! Yum for the eyes! :)
OOh I am feeling so romantical yes I said, romantical he hehe! Oh this is super delightful and how this must have warmed their hearts. I ADORE this fabulous illustration. You have captured a moment my friend. They are some lucky young people. When ever they get mad with each other they need to run over here and check out the illustration and the music, kiss and make up fast and in a hurry!!!! he he he he he! I have to force Ray to be romantic. Hog tie the boy and make him sit through a "Girly movie" as he calls them. Never mind about him. This is marvelous girly. Simply MARVELOUS!
Hugs to you Baby girl.
V
Hi, beautiful!! Your visit always makes me happy!! Thank you!! Love, Silke
beautiful as always.
I cannot believe I am number 42!
Lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky.
Happy, happy, happy, happy!
Beauty, beauty, beauty, beautiful!
I think it is a well known fact that anybody who receives a custom-made Bella Sinclair illustration is very lucky and blessed.
I will give up all my Christmas presents for a Bella Sinclair illustration. I am serious.
How come I am no. 42?
Barney Pfieff would say I am slacking in my officiousness!
I need to make up for this neglect.
Ooooh! A long wet tongue just licked my ankles!
Sorry for the distraction. A brown-spotted white four legged animal is distracting me.
Do you own a pair of those white gloves the Japanese women wear?
Are there people who sweep the streets in the morning, where you live?
Do you think I am addicted to your blog? Is it addiction if I visit your blog every day and sometimes just park my explorer screen on your blog? I really love it here.
Am I leaving too many comments?
I cannot think of anything intelligent to say. Hmnnn... nope. Nothing.
Do you remember:
Ben Gay
Rising Yeast
Sleepy Dough
Tired and Cranky
Weepy and Floured
Overworked and Scatterbrained
Nurse
Patient
Quack
Do you ever notice yourself recalling past happy times when you are under a lot of stress?
Old happy memories are magical.
They are like salves.
Soothing.
Calming.
Healing.
ooops, I only meant to reach 50. Now this is 53.
TSUP! TSUP!
My husband and I have an old-fashioned love story. We've been married for 33 years. I wrote a poem about such love recently on Kathie's Poet Tree. This picture is so sweet. I hope your friends enjoy it as much as I do.
Another great story told within another great piece of art.
I am lost in all these comments. They are like clothes falling on me!
Who has the most clothes in this closet? Hmn?
HAHAHA! My phone is having a seizure!
Gasoline? You are using gasoline to light a fire?
How do you do that? You are talking to me and commenting at the same time?
Are you criticizing my typing skillzzzzz? Well, I was never a secy...
Now It is quiet. No pressure.
Aaaah, now I understand your gasoline and match comment. That is definitely some huge light.
How optimistic love! I love the illo, love the background and the character and I think it is the perfect gift. I have never listened to Pink Martini, so thanks.
Another great illustration!!! <3
xx
johanna, sweden
ART
Because of Ces, it took me three hours to scroll all the way down here. lol! I love this drawing. You have a knack for capturing innocence and well, charm. Maybe that is because you are charming? I'm betting that is exactly why! Happy mid-week to you! xox Pam
I am so sorry that Pam scrolled for three hours, soon she will be scrolling for four. HEHEHEHEHEHE! Good morning! Good morning!!!
I want certain times and periods to freeze.
When life is perfect and everyone I love is happy,
and my heart is content
and my mind is at peace
when the epsilons are safe and healthy
when The Viking is relaxed
when the rules flow
when Daisy snuggles
when my best friend is happy
when she and I are laughing
and loving and laughing
when the tears are of joy
when the rules flow and get triggered
when my paint brushes glide
when my pens squiggle lightly
when I close my eyes and I dream
even when I can't recall it
yet wake up with a smile on my face.
Good morning my dearest Bella Sinclair.
You are a life giver
a life booster
a happiness token
I love you.
Thank you.
Oh yes, old fashioned joy.
Oh oh oh...that illo is a delicious delight in every possible way...and oh oh the music to accompany the lovliness. xx
Gosh, Ces has verbal..er...hiccups today!
*Tsup* and thank you for stopping by the Armadillo. Always love to see you, Bella Bella.
what a wonderful piece just so sweet ♥
Wonderful piece so sweet and full of love!
Oooooohhh!!!
awww its so adorable and so sweet, what a lucky couple, I would have been chuffed to bits to get something like this!
Does this blog have a BOTTOM? Lucky I fell in, or I'd still be clicking my way down (and reading!)
Bella, YOU have a pretty good think going here, too. Talent galore (on loan from God) color, and a heart which draws gifts for newly married friends.
Not that it matters--but I am IMPRESSED!
Steve
What's going on? I don't understand anything what you and the fiddleman are talking about.All I know was that my phone was vibrating my thigh.
Ces, is that the same as if your thigh is vibrating your telephone?
"Hello? Please wait a moment, I'll see if she's napping...this is her thigh answering. "
Hey Bella! I don't know how I missed your acrobat.... Love,love,love it! and now for your old-fashioned.... So touching and wonderful. I'm sure your friends were thrilled. There is nothing more romantic than an old-fashioned love :o) except when Bella captures is flawlessly forever in her work :o)
My thigh does not make sounds, nor does it talk. Oh wait, maybe it does. Hmn.
Hello Bella, well how do you feel about being called 'clean and crisp"? Sounds like a packet of things that you eat at a friends place whil waiting for the entree... "Would you like a clean and crisp at all?" Oh yes, don't mind if I do...."
Okay my magic word is 'bubcom' and your job is to use it in a sentence. Toady at two thirty 'bubcom' stock skyrocketed after being seen at a post by the lovely Bella!
Okay, well I hate how you have made such a beautiful work in this and have made it look so effortless. How you have that wonderful dynamic assymtery, the loveley contrast between the square buildings and the arcs of the 'bridge' and have captured the essence of joy youth and beauty of the young couple, all echoed by the purity of the snow...
you know how annoying that is?
:)
beautiful work Bella! You make us jealous!
Wouldn't corduroy muffle the sound?
That's a lot of friction!
I am going to spend my time here tonight because my best friend told me I can no longer talk to her.
Mine is epers.
I shall use it in a poem.
Jeepers epers
Lots of creepers
and a beeper
rubbing against my thigh.
Nomnisf.
Dearest Bella Sinclair,
Please tell the ant that I am so sorry that she cut me off. I shall now say goodnight.
TSUP! TSUP!!!
A beautiful illustration Bella..
So sweet! I love the acrobat one, too :)
dot
Hi Bella!!! the sweet!!! I just popped in again to tell you to pop over....
I was fortunate enough to be asked to be the October Artist and have an interview link on my blog...so please pop by!!!
Hugs
Diana
Ohhhh. Your friends are lucky people. I like the idea of an *old fashioned love story*.
xoxo
You have very lucky friends.
Another lovely piece, Bella!
*Sigh*
*Sigh*
*Siiiiiiggggggggghhhhhhh.......*
Sorry.
Can't help it.
I feed on romance and nonsensical things...
It makes me all mushy and gooey inside, the way your beautiful drawing is making me feel right now.
(^_^)
PS: So no blindfold for the fleas, huh? It's too late anyway... they're gone. Hhm. It's funny though, the neighbor's dog has been scratching and whining all day. I wonder...
i feel silent and peaceful
OHHHHH! another heart melter bella!
i love that song - and my girls are crazy about pink martini! i have to play "lilly" nearly every day for my four year old.
This love story has oodles of charm
Very sight of it makes my heart go warm :)
Wonderful piece of art - the couple must have been delighted to receive such a special card.
Bella .. wow as usual, I have so missed viewing your delightful work!!
Thanks for popping in after my Looooong sumer break.. the kids and my sanity sure did appreciate it!
I was kinda thriled to see you did the same ( but u returned with a waaay more eloquent and informative post! The 'return' post... started to carry too much weight .. so I just jumped in with something little.
Enchanted to wander your exquisitely decorated corridors again!
Love , Helen
Lovely Bella Sinclair, good morning! I am staying in bed, drawing until I can no longer stand the pressure and have to start cleaning. Hahahah!
Wordverif: Pormina
Pormina look disheveled after a romp in the haystack with her pussy cat.
I finished cooking and putting the groceries away. I wrapped each vegetable and froze red bell peppers ready for cooking. I cooked chicken vegetable stew, washed dishes, pots and pans, wiped down the kitchen. Now I am drinking coffee before I tackle the living room. Save me! My art supplies are distressing me.
Playing footsies with Deborah, aren't you? HAHAHA!
Off topic (as if ANYTHING is EVER 'off topic' here--grin!)
Bella, that corduroy sound: "Bbbbrrrruupppp bbbbrrrruupppp"
Oh back in 1930 I got my first pair of new 'cords', was SO proud--one-of-the-boys!--until that MOST embarrassing moment(s) when I walked into Sunday mass LATE, and had to sit up front...yep:
Bbbbrrrruupppp bbbbrrrruupppp
Bbbbrrrruupppp bbbbrrrruupppp
Bbbbrrrruupppp bbbbrrrruupppp
Bbbbrrrruupppp bbbbrrrruupppp
Bbbbrrrruupppp bbbbrrrruupppp
FART!
OMG!
More love from you, Bella! What a delight.
(and happy birthday to Vanessa! she indeed has the world as her oyster!)
Oh Bella:
How I have missed stopping by
All your beautiful work!
The music and visuals are stunning! Fun and Charming!
You are such an inspiration, giving me an idea for a new post!
As always…
There when I need my inspiration!
Thank you, Bella!
au revoir
Caroline
Just stopping by to say good evening and TSUP!! :-) Silke
HAHAHHAAHAHAHAHA! I found an opening! HAHAHAHAHAH! Oh good grief. I am still cleaning and dusting. I am still in the living room. I will now move to the dining table. Ugh.
Uh. I think I am done with cleaning. I already washed and sanitized the vacuum cleaner. I am done with cleaning. I will now take a refreshing shower, put on my pajamas and sit in the clean living room, read something I saw earlier and then continue my drawing. epsilon I made dinner - barbecue - hot dogs and hamburgers. To the showers!
Ahh...Bella! Your work immediately causes me to smile. I can't get enough of it. This piece is adorable - so classy-sweet-darling all rolled into one.
And..your amazing birthday illustration for Vanessa (and poem!) bring a tear to my eye. You and Ces just bring tears to my eyes for the generosity and love that you send in your words and illos.
I can only imagine how happy V's heart is! Big hugs to you sweet Bella!
Bella, I just MUST leave a comment regarding your rendition of Vanessa's birthday!!! **squeals of delight** Cutest thing ever. Made me giggle out loud. I love your mind and how you see the world. DeLovely. **blows kisses** Deb
Vry nice drawings! I really love them. :)
Hehe, well I rushed into say something silly on your last post, but I am still thinking about that image you put in my mind with the dwarves and the hoop skirts ... :) :)
My word is 'bednes", but because I am a gentleman I will refrain in using it in a sentence....
Oh here goes.: An irishman walks into a bar ... no that's not right.
That's a lovely illustration you did for Vanessa. Mind you she rocks, eh?
Thanks for visiting the Marshkateers, Bella! Hope you had a great Monday!! Hugs to you, S
Wow! Congratulations to me! I am the first commenter for the day! Did I win anything? Did I win?
Now I am the second!
Word Verif: imedne
"Hello! My Imedne. Welcome to Bella's blog!"
Well, obviously Edne is a moron. HAHAHAHA!
HAHAHAHA! Edne, oh Edne...
No dear! Vanessa and I love you best, fiercely as says and I say ditto!
I am 113th comment--Now THAT is certainly worth something???
--Ed Ne
(And yes, I'd like EGG ROLLS wit dat oduh, pliz...)
Hey Bella! I love the poem and illo you did for Miss "V". She is one special lady. Thanks for stopping by my place. My heart and spirit always perk up when I see your little blue girl thumbnail in my comment roll. Your comments are hilarious, kind and encouraging. Blessings to you and your loved ones :o)
Left you an award and some bloggy love on my blog! ;) Hope you are having a wonderful day.
Oh Bella, you are such a sweet lady! Honesdale is so charming, like a picture book…
I imagine growing old with the beautiful country surroundings; your husband must be real. The people are wonderful, down home, kind, friendly and supportive! Even with that crazy gallery lady!
He he!
I just hope this economy picks up before our area is gone. So many little towns are struggling. I am watching the havoc and praying for an end.
You are a talented artist, your illustrations are stunning. It has been a pleasure meeting you.
If you ever decide to go gallery, I want first dibs!
Love your friend Caroline
something is up with your comments unless that is intentional?
Argh! I missed commenting on your blog yesterday. Okay, so I will just be first for today. Good morning! It is 12:40AM
Oh! HAHAHAHAHHA! It is still yesterday over there. Okay. So I did not miss yesterday, plus my clock is 8 minutes late?
Correction.
Goodnight! Sweet Bella Sinclair!
TSUP! TSUP!!!
Hehehhehe! I woke up because I heard noises. Then I found the Babies painting on the floor! That was odd. Nothing is missing but the front door is open and there is a snoring Viking in the living room and a vigilant girl named Daisy. Locking up. Okay, done with my rounds. Goodnight sweet dearest White Space, my sisterfriend. TSUP!
what a wonderful enchanting illo! and with music! I have missed so much being without blogging for a few weeks! Always so beautiful Bella! :D
i especially love this one! my hubby and i will be in nyc and fire island next week to celebrate our 20th anniversary. this warms my heart bella...
love u,
xooxoxo
lin
Bella I just read a most scintillating comment--written by you--on Ces. Your friendships are so moving to me, touching, so beautiful, transcending all words, and art-works
Actually transcending all TIME, i am sure
Thanks for letting me be witness to what can only be a result of God's LOVE!
Oh, Bella, I LOVED your comment on my blog and was happy to have a cuppa with you!! Next time, I'll prepare some pastries... AND I loved, loved, loved that heard Winslow walking across the tiles in the kitchen!! You are the best!! Love, Silke
What a lovely present to give a couple! Also, the music is a lovely accompaniment to the picture! I'm gonna have to see if my library has a cd of theirs (hers?) to lend out!
:)
Hello!
thanks for your nice visit to my blog. love to have you there!
I got really lucky to buy ticket for U2 concert. they ran out of tickets in just one hour!!!
I'm really glad you liked my blog. come again! :)
I don't know why, but I can't leave a comment on the Happy Birthday post. I wanted to tell you how I love that drawing as well.
big hugg! :)
Perky breasted does not prevent one from falling asleep in the middle of the afternoon... OMG! That's it. It just happens.
What!? Are we self-censoring cesnoring censorsoning, censoring!
Hahahahahah! Drats! I am in panic mode. Everything is late! I should go back to sleep. Heheheheh!
SQUEEEEAAAALLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, yes, your hair does look gorgeous, doesn't it?? I knew that shampoo was going to be a hit! Unfortunately, I was dumb enough not to save some for myself and now I am bald.
Do you think Ces would let me join her club? :D :D :D
Ahem, Ahem, Ahem! I have a little something for a sweet tween on my blog.
Bella, I made us matching tutus and long tailed coats. Bring the fishnet stockings and meet me behind Mud Babies tonight. Bring a bone for Daisy. **kisskiss** Deb
..WOW!!**LOVELY**
..great work,Bella..
Adorable post, Bella. wonderful post with your artwork and Pink Martini music. Thanks.
beautiful post in Vanessa`s birthday :) thanks for share hapiness.
Thanks so much for your visit and kind coment. Hugs
Jewel encrusted cone bras!?!?!? I have never loved you as much as I love you right now!!! Agreed, no hugging...we don't want Ces to find us in the morning. Oh, I'm thinking tap shoes for tonight. **kisskiss** Deb
How long are these cone bras? I am not sleeping tonight. I may snatch them. HAHAHAHAHA!
That is sweet! Oh, and Happy Birthday to your friend, Vanessa...HA HA HA! You may have disabled the comments on that post but I snuck it in anyway...SO THERE! :P
Oh, BTW, thanks for stopping by to say hello on my "Antique Tatting Shuttle" post! I will tell the Prince of Denmark hello from you the next time I see him as you requested! ;)
(((hugs)))
(missed you, too)
~TattingChic ♥
How can I? When I am beneath you and I am clinging on to you for dear life sometimes?
I tried to paint. I have outlines but my heart is empty and my mind is blank.
Lovelly illustration Bella, Im sure your friends LOVEDDD it! :)
Big hug to you!
With you at the helm of the biodegradable transport-leaf, I know we're in good shape, Bella! : ) Happy to be invited by Ces to join the fun! Thank you so much, sweetie for your kind kind words..your visits are like dessert for me. Always looking forward to, and enjoy them immensely. : )
Well, I've been missing out, as I've never listened to any pink martini before! thanks for introducing them to me. And as for your old fashioned love - there is nothing better, especially with it's setting in central park... just beautiful.
I'm realizing how long it's been since I've been by - I've missed some true gems. Saber toothed deer and acrobatic tin men?!? I love the world you create Bella - you are a magical woman indeed :)
xoxox Karin
ok!!! I love the birthday wishes for Vanessa and am leaving you my Birthday so I can expect my own Bella Piece...posted on my Birthday too...
January 31st!!!!
hahahahah......hugsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
Diana
What a lovely wedding gift...a treasure from the heart. Oh, how I miss dancing with Mike, too...
Aaaaaarrrggghhh! Ho there matey. what's with the eye patch? You lost yer eye?
HAHAHAHAHAHA! Oh now I know why you are wearing an eye patch! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
HAHAHAHAHA! Yes! I am here. let us play!
...but where is my transportation?
I am so nervous! I keep checking your blog, like a stalker!
So sweet^^
Oh, what a beautiful drawing! I love the colors and composition. The intricate details in the archways are beautiful and really frame the characters nicely.
What a wonderful drawing Bella and so many super comments too. Your head will explode! Love the sentiments of the song too.
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