a few watercolors

i've been playing
with watercolors.
anthea & I
have shared custody of
the tubes.
so far
this is what i've done.

 

a tangle

i'm probably behind the times -

but, i've just learned 

about zentangles.
controlled doodling - so fun.
i bought a couple books.
(i like to be well informed)
it's something
i will do often.
it's a killer
on my 40 something eyes.
but, i like small
and i like details,
and i have reading glasses.
i think it will help
when i can't get inspired -
because it doesn't require much thinking.

 

in progress

a sketchbook

my sketchbook
is looking rather -
used.
i'm so glad.

an illustrated life

i bought this book
quite a while ago.

it is a wonderful compilation
of different artist sketchbooks.
i love
how you can view
many styles and techniques
all together in one book.
i love
how people can illustrate
architecture in their own way -
one is loose and sketchy,
one is very precise,
one is solid watercolor strokes.
and they are all wonderful to look at.
i love
how the featured artists
have common threads -
about how art makes them feel,
why they do it,
and how important it is to them.
i love
that i'm not alone -
in rediscovering my connection
to art later,
and in always knowing it was
a part of me.
i love
that it has helped free me
from making everything perfect,
and to just keep at it.
that i can make
my own rules,
and i can take it anywhere.
here is a peek
at what i've done this last week...

a few creations

this week
i finished up -
some art,
and knitting projects.

chalk bag for devins climbing gear

moebius scarf for my dear friend kerry

with beautiful daughter saige modeling it before it got mailed

it feels good
to look back -
at accomplishments
and finished projects.

an artist

i had such a relaxing
inspirational time on our vacation.
while sunning,
and swimming,
(and eating),
i did manage
to make some time for art.
in 8 days -
i created 7 pieces.
i drew from my experiences,
and things that i saw -
in real life.
i am coming to realize
that it doesn't really matter
what the piece looks like - really.
what matters is that i took the time,
the concentration,
the patience -
to practice,
and to produce something from -
myself.
not copied,
or coveted from someone else's work.
i have hesitated -
always -
to call myself
an artist.
but i think -
i might just be.

a start

i need a kick start.
so,
i've signed up for an online sketchbook class.
through an amazing artist/blogger
that i've been following for a while.
http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/
i am hoping,
and praying,
and finger crossing -
that this will be addictive.
here is my start...