Wednesday, June 03, 2009

childhood innocence

William and his dog - portraiture by Elizabeth Belliveau






















a girl by - Elizabeth Belliveau






















These incredibly lovely portraits were done by my dear friend Elizabeth.  You remember her, the one who photographed me, the one with the amazing eye for capturing beauty.  Well, she also has the ability to capture childhood innocence in a portrait.  Can you imagine commissioning one of these.  I adore them.

She is looking for work and would love to hear from you.  Her site will soon be launching.  Just consider me a cheering squad.  I am just so excited, I can hardly wait.  I keep telling her she will have tons of work soon and that she really needs a blog.  

What dost thou think?  Love for you to applaud and then leave a comment.  I will make sure she gets every single one.  

33 comments:

gatherings home said...

Elizabeth is such a talented artist! I believe many good things are in her future. Beautiful!

Anonymous said...

These are amazing, the way she captures light and shadow. Her drawing style really ads a little soul to the drawings.
Okay i am off again, painting class at 10 o'clock! Have a lovely day Patricia.

pve design said...

gh-
yes, exactly, I keep telling her great things are in store!
pve

M-
Miss you and am so thrilled you are off to painting.
Looking forward to seeing your masterpieces!
pve

The Blushing Hostess said...

Just magnificent.

Debra said...

I too am so excited to see more of Elizabeth's work once her site is up and ready. These are lovely. One very talented lady I would say. Congratulations and all good wishes to you Elizabeth.

pve design said...

Bh-
Oh, I know Elizabeth will be blushing at all the kind words.
pve

Debra,
Perhaps a portrait for a wee one in your life or of your son and his wee one...
pve

Joyce said...

Elizabeth, you are one verrrry talented gal! I enjoy seeing what your eyes see through the lens and this beautiful art! The innocence and purity is captured so perfectly on paper. You have shown us that art comes in all forms. I look forward to your blog.

Patricia, thank you for sharing such talent. We all need a good cheerleader in our corner. xoxo

A Gift Wrapped Life said...

Yes of course she should have a blog and she is going to be one busy girl when she does. These are gorgeous! Beautifully rendered.

sophiedahydesigns said...

I absolutely adore these and am interested in having my grandchildren done. When will her info be up?

pve design said...

Sophie-
Happy to connect you to Elizabeth.
e-mail me - on my site!
pve at pve design dot com
Thank-you!
pve

Formerly known as Frau said...

Amazing artwork! I wish her success in her website please let us know when it is up and running.

Kwana said...

Wow, I didn't know she was such a talented sketch artist too. Wonderful work.

Tara said...

What a talent! She should definetely set up a blog!

Deidra said...

Yes! She must have a blog! With a banner designed by PVE!

Lauren said...

I absolutely love her style. Please let us know when her website goes up!!

Karena said...

These are so lovely and intimate. Elizabeth is very talented.

P.Gaye Tapp at Little Augury said...

PVE- this a such classic timeless portraits, I think in no time she will be swamped. I will pass your post along. la

Julia said...

How beautiful! She has such a way with the charcoal and white chalk!

Summer is a Verb said...

Here's hoping for a future commission...

home before dark said...

"To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour." I think William Blake's words describe Elizabeth's grace and talent. Speaking of grace, is there none better when women help each other bloom? Best of everything to you both.

London Calling said...

Lovely. These have a sense of nostalgia and romance. Thank you for the introduction.

Simply Mel {Reverie} said...

Encouraging great artists to follow their dreams is one of my favorite pastimes!

Elizabeth has incredible talent, and I always compliment the stunning picture she captured of you and your atelier. Looking forward to another great blog and artist to follow....

sophiedahydesigns said...

Oh My word!! Are those Authentic Provence pots gorgeous!! Can only imagine the prices! Pennoyernewman.com also has lovely pots. We have used some of the small ones for our silk arrangements and have been very pleased with them. They are very nice people to work with.

Anonymous said...

These are so lovely....

Tricia - Avolli

Liz Harrell said...

She's fantastic, and really does need a blog. :)

GrannySmithGreen said...

Gasp! They are beautiful! Umm, if she is in need of little models, just let her know we can provide. Please let us know when she is up and running. I look forward to seeing more of her work--and yours too!

annechovie said...

Elizabeth's work is just lovely! I hope she does join the ranks of us bloggers - best to her with her work.

Laura @ the shorehouse. said...

In a word, stunning. I love the vintage feel...the shading...I love it all!

Ann said...

Wow Elizabeth, your friend, is so talented. Those artworks are so charming.

Kate Coveny Hood said...

Just beautiful. I love the combination of loose lines and exact detail. That and the use of light. Truly charming.

Liz said...

Elizabeth is so talented. These drawings are so lovely and do capture the innocence of these dar chldren.

Hill Country House Girl said...

These are beautiful! I have daughters, but I am especially drawn to the little boy with his dog. Very sweet and well done.

JoAnneBNA said...

Oh, how sweet. She has quite a talent. Would love to commission her to do some work (and you, too for that matter!)