I tried out a new pen this morning, the Pelikan Techno-Liner. I used the 0.1 size, which is a nice super fine line. I only bought one pen because I wanted to test it out, but I think I will be buying more next time I buy art supplies. I think this will be a […]
I spent an afternoon with the trees, sketching on and off and getting interrupted many times. Sometimes I find it interesting to see how my impression compares to the actual scene. My drawing doesn’t look very much like the photo, but I think I will remember it pretty accurately years from now when I flip […]
Last week I did not work on any “serious” art projects, although I did finish up something that I have wanted to do for a long time. I have wanted to make a one page mini zine for years now, probably since 2004 when I first saw one. For various reasons, I never got around […]
This is my favorite time of year to be outside appreciating the subtleties of nature. Springtime is the best time to experience the color Green in many different variations. The spring landscape is gorgeous here in New England. Above is a photo I took yesterday from the top of Poet’s Seat Tower. I made a […]
I haven’t done anything in straight pen and ink for a long time so I decided to give it a try again. Pen and ink is a real challenge for me because I struggle with adding too much detail. I really love detail, but I can carry it too far at times. I don’t ever […]
At my recent botanical illustration class, the teacher had us close our eyes for about two minutes and then open them and notice what drew our attention. She wanted us to see if we were drawn to the lighter areas or the darker areas of the room first. I noticed the light filtering in through […]
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my personality and how I am nothing like the stereotypical “artist personality.” I took a Myers-Briggs test and I came back as ISTJ (introvert, sensing, thinking, judging). I am very serious and organized. I am ultra-dependable. I see things in black and white and I have a need […]
When I was pregnant, I threw out most of my clothes because they were really old (read: frumpy) and I wanted to update everything. So I’ve been slowly undertaking the task of buying new things. It’s nice to redo everything from scratch, I must say. I’ve been more intentional about what I am buying to […]
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
I have always liked leap day, as it is a rare day. Plus, it’s supposed to snow today. Yay! I thought I would share some links I have come across recently: Vivien Blackburn has been experimenting with Derwent Coloursoft colored pencils over watercolor, with very nice results. It makes me want to do more experimenting […]
This abstract drawing is inspired by the tufts of hair of my flokati rug. These days I like to make abstract, repetitive drawings while Cate takes mini naps during the day. This drawing was especially fun to make with my Noodler’s Flex Nib pen. Congratulations to Endment who is the winner of my notecard giveaway. […]