This was one of those "I can't sleep, and I'm going to doodle" pictures.
I like how it turned out, but I think if I was actually paying a little more attention to it (I was also watching tv) it would have turned out a little differently.
Sharpie markers. This was one of those "I can't sleep, and I'm going to doodle" pictures. I like how it turned out, but I think if I was actually paying a little more attention to it (I was also watching tv) it would have turned out a little differently. "Blue eyed girl with bow" Colored pencil (with my toddlers crayola marker "accents") Again, I was coloring with my little mister (15 months old) at first, we each had our own pieces of paper, but he decided he was going to "help" Mommy. With my pregnancy being high risk again, and trying to avoid bed rest this time, I'm supposed to "take it as easy as possible." This is just one of the many MANY reasons that art time is one of our favorite things to do together. I love his little additions to my pictures, they always make me smile when I look back on them. One day, when he's all grown up, I'm sure they will mean even more. :) "Treehouse Fairy Girl" Sharpie Markers, Crayola markers, and colored pencils This was a little doodle I came up with one day while I was playing with my 15 month old son. As you can see, he "helped" me with some of it. I gave him a marker when he was about a year old, and ever since, he's been a junior artist. It seems I've created a coloring monster, and I couldn't be more proud! Sharpie marker & colored pencils.
This little doodle "Hearts & Trees," was inspired by a prompt from a facebook group called Embrace your art daily. I recently joined this group and was amazed not only by the inspiration from the daily prompts, but by the kindness and support of the members. If you are at all familiar with facebook groups, or with people in general, you know that some can be harsh and hateful. This is not the case with Embrace your art daily, These amazing artists make it a point to support each other and make all feel comfortable and confident about their art work. There is a hugely diverse blend of styles and techniques, and it's easy to get lost both in the creativity and positivity in the group.If you've got any appreciation for art, I'd highly recommend you check out the group. "Books" journal entry for "The Ocean at the End of the Lane." By Neil Gaiman Sharpie and crayola markers. Thanks to my growing belly and all the other fun things that come along with pregnancy, I haven't been able to sleep lately. I was over netflix and hulu, but finally found help with audiobooks and a sleep timer for my phone. I had listened to a few before this one and really enjoyed them, but it's hard to find free audiobooks that either aren't a pain in the butt to listen to (having to keep your screen on the whole time) or aren't something you had to read in school. So I got desperate and decided to just go for one I found that seemed a little out of my "comfort zone." I'm so glad I decided to, because I really liked this book. It was read by the author who has the perfect voice for recording his own audiobook. He knew each character "personally" and really portrayed their personalities. It's kind of "sciFi-ish," which is not usually "my cup of tea," paired with a touch of reallity which made it easy to follow and pull me in. Now, I prefer falling asleep to an audiobook over a movie because, creatively, you're so much more in control. Like with reading, you get to set the scenes and characters in your mind, but don't have to focus your eyes while you're exhausted, and lets be honest, who wants to hold on to a book or tablet while you're about to pass out. "Book" journal entry for "The Rosie Project" Sharpie Markers Read by the author, The Rosie Project, was one of the first audiobooks I attempted to listen to asleep, and I loved it. At first, it felt a little hard to get into, but it quickly became hard to turn off. In February, started a journal for the books/audiobooks/"entertainment" (poems, movies, tv) that stood out to me in 2015. The idea came to me because I was having trouble finding inspiration for my art, and thought this would "boost the creative process," it worked. I have kept a journal on and off for years, and I think the "visual diary" is so much more fun to keep and to make. Since starting the journal, I've joined a few facebook groups that are dedicated to art/artists and give lists of prompts to spark inspiration. I'm looking forward to continuing my art journey this year! "Where'd you go Bernadette" Journal page for my "Book Journal" Sharpies and colored pencils Where'd you go Bernadette was a great book, I downloaded the free e-book, and also listened to some of the audio book on YouTube. Although the book itself, was great, YouTube would not be my first choice for another audiobook. Unless you use a "youTube to mp3 converter" and an mp3 player, I wouldn't recommend listening to audiobooks through youtube on your phone. With this recording being (I think) 9 hours, it obviously took multiple sittings - not only did I have a hard time finding my spot when I went back, but if I missed something, and had to rewind, it was a nightmare. Also, I had to keep my screen on the whole time, because the phone thought I was trying to "watch something" and would stop playing when I touched the screen or turned it off. I was having some trouble with finding art inspiration, and this book helped me come up with this "version" of the cover. I had a lot of fun with this drawing. "Family Tree"
Sharpie markers & Watercolors Here are two of my illustrations from a poem/book that my aunt wrote for one of my second cousins to welcome her to the family and the world. I am the oldest of 20 cousins and 2 second cousins, and believe it or not, we're a close family. We're all so lucky to have each other and be part of something so amazing. I had a lot of fun with these pictures and I'm proud of how they turned out. I am new to the "world of zentangle," When I was younger, my little brother and I used to fill sheets and sheets of paper with tiny doodles, but had no idea there was a name for it. We would mostly use pens, sharpie markers, and colored pencils, but sometimes we'd use paint pens, crayons, or anything else that we could find. Sometimes he'd make draw mazes and challenge different members of the family to finish them without messing up. I know that's a little different than the zentangle, but the thought makes me smile. This was my first mixed media piece. As a crafty person, I had bins/tubs/containers of "crap" that I had collected over the years with the hope that someday "I'm going to make something with this."
I had bought a few blank photo boxes from Michaels, (that were also taking up space in the loft) and figured "what the hell?" I had 3 of them, so if I royally messed up, it wouldn't be too terrible. I had no clue where I was going with it, but layer after layer, and goodie after goodie plucked from the "stash" this is where it ended up. |
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