Cristiano Ronaldo voted World Player of the Year by FIFPro

Cristiano Ronaldo voted World Player of the Year by FIFPro
Cristiano Ronaldo has received yet another award for his stunning performance in last season when he scored 42 goals and won English and European championship with Manchester United.The International Federation of Professional Footballers, FIFPro,declared that Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted the 2008 World Player of the Year.
In the survey, which involved 57,500 FIFPro’s members from 40 countries around the world Cristiano has been chosen for the award.

Cristiano Ronaldo World Player of the Year by FIFPro

Cristiano Ronaldo pointed out: “To be recognised by my fellow professional players worldwide, coming from over 50,000 players is amazing.“I would like to thank my team-mates and coaches and everyone involved at Manchester United and the national team, as well as my family and friends for their support. “Thank you also to FIFPro for this award and for your work in protecting the interests and welfare of players around the world.”

Snow!

I haven't any images to post, I forgot the cable to connect the camera to the computer. I haven't drawn much over the past few days, too busy moving around and manning the boat. i'm inspired to draw at the moment though. I'm sitting in a boat looking across a field to a hill with a windmill on, there is a covering of snow which looks beautiful with a clear blue sky and sunshine. So I'll waste no more time and start drawing.

OFFICIAL 2007 CHELSEA ADIDAS THERMAL WINTER JACKETS NOW ON SALE

Official Chelsea Thermal Jacket 2006/07 from Adidas is now on sale at North America Sports the Soccer Shop for $99.98. Limited Adult Sizes are available, while quantities last.

Adidas Thermal Jackets for 2008 /2009 are currently available in the color black in all adult styles, as well as official club 2008/09 Adidas thermal jackets for Liverpool, AC Milan and Chelsea.

NEW SOCCER SPEED & AGILITY TRAINING EQUIPMENT 2008 2009

North America Sports has recently received two items from the Nike Sparq Training equipment line of 2008 2009 for soccer speed and agility training.

Newly arrived are the Nike Sparq Training Speed Ladder and the Nike Sparq Training Quick React Ball.

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Competition entry

My blog posting has gone west over the last few days. I've been focusing on a commission and my competition entry. I thought I'd post the competition entry - photo's not too good, did it in the car with my phone just before I took it to be framed. Forms have been submitted so I just need to collect it from the framers and deliver on 14th November.

I'm not going to able to post for a week but should be back by 2nd November.

Cristiano Ronaldo's fashion boutique

Cristiano Ronaldo opens second CR7 shop in Lisbon
Cristiano Rolando opened his second "CR7" shop in Lisbon on October 7, 2008. Cristiano Ronaldo opened his first "CR7" shop two years ago in his hometown on Madeira
Ronaldo’s second shop opened few days ago in Lisbon includes all the necessary wardrobe details for a metrosexual type, including diamante studded belts, jeans with leather pockets and patent buckled loafers.
The opening in Lisbon was a true family matter attended by Ronaldo’s mother Dolores,sisters Katia and Telma(runs Madeira shop),brother Hugo and Portuguese celebrity and singer Luciana Abreu reportedly Ronaldo’s new girlfriend by the British tabloids.Ronaldo said: 'I expect the store will be a success. I really like the clothes and I identify myself with the style of CR7.'

Orlando Bloom

Another watercolour picture, the lovely Orlando Bloom. Piratey theme compulsory, well it does suit him!

REAL MADRID , LIVERPOOL & CHELSEA OFFICIAL CLUB TEAM ADIDAS BEANIES IN STOCK

Now available in stock are the new Adidas 2008/09 Official Team Beanies for Real Madrid, Liverpool and Chelsea.

Other teams and colors available in beanies also available and in stock at the moment at North America Sports the Soccer Shop. Call 604-299-1721 for additional details.

John Travolta

As I started with a picture of John Travolta I thought it was about time I did one in colour. Had to do the plane, the picture I used was one of those with him posing by some sleek and beautiful plane -no idea what for any plane spotters out there. It looked nothing like this one.

Sendhil Ramamurthy aka Mohinder Suresh in "Heroes"

I fancied doing something a bit different last night. So I thought I'd try a 2 tone picture. I used one of the papers that I'd tried watercolour technique experiments on. I quite like it. Not sure I'm happy with the likeness but I'll definitely try the style again. It has a hint of the Che Guevara's about it! (not intentional)

CONGRATULATIONS VANCOUVER WHITECAPS 2008 USL MENS FIRST DIVISION CHAMPIONS!

Congratulations to the Vancouver Whitecaps on their 2-1 win against Puerto Rico Islanders on Sunday to win the USL First Division Championship!

North America Sports currently has the Vancouver Whitecap Jersey for the 2008 season by Umbro available in home blue!

Owen Wilson

Finally got a new cartridge for the printer so I have some new people to draw!!! Here's Owen Wilson. I had more than a few disasters on this one but I've managed to redeem most of them. That stupid grey pen is still leaking. Been a bit busy with abstracts again and planning my comp entry - I need to start painting soon! I also went to a scrapbook crop yesterday, where does the time go!!

NEW SPORTING LISBON HOME JERSEY BY PUMA FOR 2008/09 SEASON IN STOCK

New Sporting Lisbon Home Jersey by Puma for Season 2008/09 has arrived and is now in stock in most adult sizes.

FIFA WORLD CUP TROPHY REPLICAS IN STOCK FOR HOLIDAY SEASON 2008

North America Sports is stocking Fifa World Cup Trophy Replicas that are exact in luster, weight, and size as the authentic Fifa World Cup Trophy. They were available last year and are available once again at North America Sports this Holiday season, while quantities last.

View our youtube video above of the replica World Cup trophy now available in stock at the vancouver soccer shop North America Sports.

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SOCCER SOCKS SALE, 4 PAIRS FOR $19.98 ON SELECTED SOCCER SOCKS

North America Sports is blowing out several different styles of soccer socks ranging from Diadora soccer socks to Puma soccer socks in green, red, blue and white with forrest green in both adult and youth sizes. Sale ends when socks are sold out!

Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine

I had a major disaster today, inking in the picture I posted last nigh, I'd refilled my grey pen and it leaked all down Susannah's face. Well, I think it is Susannah -They're a bit like Ant 'n' Dec really, I can never remember which one is which as they're always together. Not that they're similar in appearance. Anyway, I ended up redrawing the picture- some tracing might have been involved, I was feeling VERY depressed at the time. Trinny's left eyebrow was a bit darker than planned but I decided to keep it in, it evokes the sort of character which comes across in their TV appearances.

NEW SCOTLAND HOME JERSEY FROM DIADORA FOR 2009 2010 IN STOCK

The new Scotland jersey from Diadora for South Africa 2010 Qualifying has arrived. New Scotland home jersey is navy in short sleeve and available in adult sizes.

Trinny and Suzanna

This is a halfway stage picture. I'm not sure about the composition. Might change it. I think the likeness is there, if you know them. Trinny had to be a stick insect, she's just too skinny to be fair. Haven't done much finished work over the last few days. I went to a local art group yesterday, chap painting a portrait in acrylics, haven't used them much but might try in the future.

Kim Bassinger

I've spent some time today copying pictures and uploading them onto the yessy and saachi sites. Otherwise it's not been a productive day. I've been unable to print some new pictures off - ran out of ink and didn't feel inspired with the others I already had. Rather than publish nothing I thought I'd put this one of Kim Bassinger up. You can see from the date that it's a very old one but I've always been pleased with it, I like the looseness and freedom of movement. I've always loved the way strokes of pastels of 2 or more different colours merge when viewed from a distance. In a more vibrant way then when the same colours are blended by rubbing. Of course , I can always find flaws...

Some more good news, I've had another commission, a fantasy portrait with Robbie Williams. As it's for a Christmas present I wont be able to publish the finished pictures until then, but it's a commission. I'm also planning to enter a local art competition, got the details today and have been working on some ideas in sketch form.

Cristiano Ronaldo's ex-girlfriend:"He's very good in bed but very immature"

Cristiano Ronaldo's ex-girlfriend:"He's very good in bed but very immature"
Cristiano Ronaldo's sexy ex girlfriend Nereida Gallardo,spoke out about their love affair to the British tabloids.Summer romance ended while he was in Los Angeles recuperating from an ankle operation.Cristiano ended their affair by text message;
Speaking about their love affair,she said: "I was upset by the way he finished the relationship, which to me seems 100 per cent cowardly. He is very immature."
Nereida,states Cristiano was an amazing lover and she was blasted when she got his message."He is very good in bed. That's why I was with him," she said. "We had sex the first night we met."

Jessica Alba

I've been doing watercolours today, here is Jessica Alba. I must confess to not really knowing much about her hence there is very little in the way of background detail. I've just noticed I forgot her eyelashes on the right, whoops, will correct and repost tomorrow, hopefully with a better picture.

I've also been playing with abstract pictures, exploring textures. I've put one of them up on the Saachi site.

The Marilyns

I started these pictures over a week ago and finished them today. The one below is marker pens and the right is watercolour and ink. I thought it might be worth finishing the two as a comparison. I'm not sure which I prefer. The marker pen is a better likeness but the watercolour has the subtler colouring. The masking didn't work as well on the marker pen image, the grid totally disappeared!

The rest of the day's practice was spent on an abstract picture and a watercolour of the local school.

I had a lovely email last week about the cricket caricatures with lots of very positive feedback, mentions possible future orders and recommending me to her friends. So all in all very good news!

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