Yes, I missed yesterday of AEDM. Sigh. I got half of a piece done, another drawing in my Moleskine. But time got away from me, I spent much of my time writing an article for FEATURING. I wanted to be diligent like Serena was, she said she stayed up until 3 AM to finish her…
Archives for 2012
AEDM – Day Three
So I have a Strathmore Visual Journal that I’d purchased a while ago so I could play in it. I’m already in love with it’s multi-media paper, it has a smooth Vellum finish and it’s easy to both draw and erase on. Many of the papers I work with seem to leave a shadow of…
November – Art Everyday Month 2012
I’m going to be participating in a daily art challenge throughout the month of November. The challenge is hosted by Leah of ArtEveryday where she posts a linky everyday for any artist who wants to add their art. I’ll endeavor to paint or draw something for everyday of November. I may not get a full piece done…
There’s A Duck On My Foot!
A new friend of mine drew a duck for one of my APR challenges and she inspired me to draw some ducks myself. When I saw her cute mallard I remembered back many years ago, when I was in University. I had transferred from Carleton University in Ottawa to the University of Victoria in the…
Hosta & Moleskine
I’ve wanted to start drawing in my Moleskine since I figured out what I wanted to do in it. When I bought it I had no flipping idea what the heck to do with a sketchbook, I mean, I don’t just draw for practice, it’s not in my nature to “waste” time practicing. When I…
Turtle Parking
This week’s APR theme is “in your own backyard”. I’ve asked you to look out your back window and be inspired by what you see. I’ve got a very cute story about one of my previous backyards then I’ll show you the bridge I’ve sketched because I promised my mom I’d draw her bridge outside…
I AM CANADIAN !!
It’s Canada’s Birthday today!! Canada officially became a country in 1867. I love seeing us have some National enthusiasm and pride. Normally Canadians are a little circumspect with our National Pride, unlike our ebullient neighbors to the South. Sometimes I wish we’d waive our flag more vigorously like the Americans. We’re a great Country with…
If Wishes Were Fishes…
My WISHES Challenge at Inspiration Avenue is currently running and this is my artwork for the challenge. I thought I’d do something fun and simple. I think this is coming from my unconscious that’s been thinking about trying to create a children’s coloring book. I think it would be fun to try to produce simple enough art…
It’s A Black & White World
I’ve been dabbling with the idea of finally screwing up my courage and trying some landscapes. This week’s challenge seemed perfect to try my hand at something that scares the heck out of me. I know, I know, I can hear you all now… fear is kind of a useless emotion when it comes to…
Stormy Weather
Another Inspiration Avenue challenge under my proverbial belt. Maggie chose the theme for this week as “Stormy Weather” and it flooded my brain with such rich possibilities! I could do rain or umbrellas or darkened wet streets or the ocean or a meadow in a storm… I could go on and on! I trolled the…