IF: Stripes-Face 2 - Caught

Ok you caught me!

We'll from my photo of new sketch book you can tell that I had already started with drawings. No color for this one. Maybe I should add blue to background.

Face 1 - Which Way

 If I could only know the future I could decide which way to go.

Face 1 for my new sketchbook. I really couldn't decide on my colors. Also I purchased an A Gallery Studio Art Set. Maybe I can let go of my fear of color in my sketchbook.

One Down time for a New One

So I have completed my little moleskin and now it is time for a new one. I purchased the hardcover watercolor moleskin this time because I love the weight of the paper. I also thought that I would try to add color, but I'm so afraid of adding color to my original drawings in my sketchbooks. I usually make a copy on my printer then add color. Lets hope I can get over my fear.

My goal is to post each picture. Hopefully I can be faithful to my new challenge.

The Face

 

So I am trying to catch up on my drawing. It's so funny how you think when summer comes you will have all of this time off to paint and draw all day, but I have come to the realization that I work better with a schedule. When my children are in school and I'm at work at Middle School I'm more focus. So school starts Monday, we will h have to focus on how we spend our time.

These faces are part of my collection called the face. They are not perfect but I like them. However I don't have a clue what to do with as far as color goes.

Life can get muddled

I went to a funeral a couple of weeks ago that has continue to be on my mind. It was for an elderly neighbor. As I looked at the old photos in the obituary and heard the comments from friends and family it made me think about how your life can become muddle. Who you were may not end up who you become.

My goal in life is to continue to become more of who I imagine myself to be. To be consistent, to grow, to enjoy life, to be more Christ-like even as I age. The things that I saw in my neighbor were not the things that his family mentioned. He was not a mean or terrible man, but how do you let your light shine to everyone not just those who are close to you as you start to age.

I told my husband (52) that when we get old I don’t want us to be grumpy, unhappy people. I think the key is not to get muddled-up. Remember who you are, your hopes and dreams, and if you don’t accomplish them have fun while you try.

These are just some thoughts that have been in my head. It’s been awhile since I posted, vacations seem to make me too relaxed. I have a few sketches I attempted. I will add color later.

Away on Vacation

I can't believe that my last entry has been a month ago. As soon as school gets out we try to go on vacation. However since I've been back it has been constant movement. When we came back, we had my husband's family reunion. Then took my daughter to ATL for Summer Studio at Ai (Art Institute). Next week going to Panama City for 4th of July. I'm enjoying the trips but my art is suffering. So is my reading but I did however finished another 600 page book "Cathedral of the Sea" thank goodness is wasn't boring. Hopefully soon I'll find time to get creative.

IF: Asleep

Does he know he's sleeping on flowered sheets?

So it's been a while since I submitted anything to Illustration Friday. This quick drawing was made on flowered paper.

Work In Progress: Fairie Elf

I'm experimenting. The colors aren't quite the way I want them.

A Very Dry Read

Have you ever been drawn to read a book based on the cover? I must admit that this was such a book. It has been waiting for me to pick it up and indulge myself. So I did.

On May 3rd I finished 650 pages of dullness. You would think by page 200 something would tell you to stop but I kept waiting for something exciting to happen and it never did. FYI - I'm one of those people who hates to start a book and not finish it, so I did.

This story takes place during the 18th century England. The main character is Miss Eliza Farren, an actress born of no rank or connections, who try's to enter into the elite world of society by catching the ugliest and richest man in the House of Lords. FYI - I love stories that take place in historic England.

Actually the most interesting part was at the end which was the Author's Note. This story was based on facts but is a work of fiction. I always like to know where the author conceived the idea for their story.

Do 650 pages count as 1 book or 2? My sister thinks that I should count it as 2 books read. I on the other hand, no matter how many pages count it as 1, even when I read Lord of the Rings which was 1006 pages I only counted it as 1 book.

For the first time ever I am not on target for reading my 60+ books, I should be at 20 by now. Hopefully once school is out I can have more time and catch back up. I am almost finished with Mr. Toppit. of course it takes place in England,

IF: Bicycle

My submission for Illustration Friday "bike." As a young girl growing up in New Jersey I could not image my life without my bike. I was the first of my friends to get a 3 speed bike. My bike was my lifeline to the world. I remember riding to the park, the library, and of course to visit friends. It was so much fun to get together and explore new neighborhoods.

CED: Small Girl Painting

I made myself take the time to do another Little Girl Painting. I love making these simple little paintings. I was hoping to have more in my collection by now. Here are the previous ones.

IF: Bottled

My submission for Illustration Friday "bottled." A little watercolor. I tried just to keep Simple Green as my household cleaner but I can't seem to let go of the Chlorox and Lysol.

IF: Duet

1-2-3-Blow

The word for the week from Ilustration Friday is Duet. Do you remember blowing the dandelion seeds with your best friend or sister? Oh too be young and carefree.