No, I have no time. No time to do anything but work, clean the kitchen floor again, take puppies in and out, and work some more. But I refuse to fall into the winter blues. The pups make that hard anyway, as they always make me chuckle for some reason (can you imagine)?
I want to be Just Like You!
I just really want Out Of Here.
I PROMISE I won't go to the bathroom on the floor!
I PROMISE!
Just to be sure I keep a broader focus, I am reading some classics - and they really make me smile. I am also participating in the Sketchbook Challenge. I decided to do this when I can for as long as makes sense, with no pressure. A nice, easy, New Years Resolution that gives me an excuse to do something creative for a few minutes a day - or a week.
So in January, I made four pages. January's theme for the Challenge was "Highly Valued." I don't know how to draw, so I had no idea how to capture what I highly value in a sketchbook. So here is what I came up with.
First, I started with a list. I learned quite a bit on this page - not the least of it was that watercolor will STILL warp a page and also that I needed something to paint in matte vs. gloss for a finish.
Next, I did this page - actually page three in the book - to try to demonstrate the value of logic, thinking, words, reading, writing, thought.
Some of my most favorite words are on this page.
Along with this great stamp - the ability to write - the cornerstone of democracy!
Third, this second page of the book started on the back of the warped first page with a startling red acrylic, that then I needed to find some way to make sense of. At the fire-y heart of it, is love, you see.
You can see the warping in the page - but I muddled through anyway.
And found two little works of tiny art would make the center - well - more centered.
But life is less full without inspiration...
And Family is the root of it all, for me.
Finally, I finished this page today, just in time. I had a time getting this one done, as I had to make a decision. What do I value more? Honesty, or Kindness? How about you?
Page 4 in progress.
Page 4 finished.
Rosie went to Munich. She taught me - the german’s say: Anfangen ist leicht, beharren eine Kunst.
Pale acrylic neutrals with a touch of acrylic bright....soft/bright opposites.
Little busy sweet mischievous colorful Gracie Girl and big, laid back, soft, great hearted silver blue and white Max. Opposites of another sort. And attempt at real sketching - something that I am not confident with at all. Interesting. Persisting.
