Posts Tagged: Learning to Draw
Yes, You Can
Five years ago today I stood looking at a beautiful display of Prismacolor Premier colored pencils. I’d purchased them — a complete set — to use with the new “grown-up” coloring book I’d recently bought. These coloring books were only
Yes, You Can
Five years ago today I stood looking at a beautiful display of Prismacolor Premier colored pencils. I’d purchased them — a complete set — to use with the new “grown-up” coloring book I’d recently bought. These coloring books were only
A Year Ago Today
I’m so grateful for everyone who’s joined me here on my art journey. Today is a very special day for me. It marks the one-year “anniversary” of the day I decided I would learn to draw. I had just received
A Year Ago Today
I’m so grateful for everyone who’s joined me here on my art journey. Today is a very special day for me. It marks the one-year “anniversary” of the day I decided I would learn to draw. I had just received
Ghosts of the Past
On Thursday night, I logged in for the weekly “live lesson” at The Virtual Instructor. Since I started attending the sessions in March, I’ve come to enjoy going to class every week. It’s almost like being back in school…which is
Ghosts of the Past
On Thursday night, I logged in for the weekly “live lesson” at The Virtual Instructor. Since I started attending the sessions in March, I’ve come to enjoy going to class every week. It’s almost like being back in school…which is
What Is It?
“What is it?” Those are the three little words no artist ever wants to hear, especially one who’s still relatively new to the art journey. In other words, especially ME! Usually my husband is my biggest fan, and each day
What Is It?
“What is it?” Those are the three little words no artist ever wants to hear, especially one who’s still relatively new to the art journey. In other words, especially ME! Usually my husband is my biggest fan, and each day
On a Mission
As an aspiring artist, I’m definitely on a mission. My intent is to explore the wide world of art, gather as much knowledge as I can, and practice, practice, practice. In that respect, my mission is a selfish one. I
On a Mission
As an aspiring artist, I’m definitely on a mission. My intent is to explore the wide world of art, gather as much knowledge as I can, and practice, practice, practice. In that respect, my mission is a selfish one. I
Sketchbook Aficionada
Yesterday I wrote about my new watercolor journal. Later this morning, I plan to go out to my herb garden — chives are already growing — and do a bit of sketching. Buying a new journal — which is in
Sketchbook Aficionada
Yesterday I wrote about my new watercolor journal. Later this morning, I plan to go out to my herb garden — chives are already growing — and do a bit of sketching. Buying a new journal — which is in
Just Draw…Everything
Yesterday I picked up my copy of Your Artist’s Brain by Carl Purcell. I’ve been working — diligently — on learning to see shapes instead of things, and these words caught my eye: Everything in the visual world is made
Just Draw…Everything
Yesterday I picked up my copy of Your Artist’s Brain by Carl Purcell. I’ve been working — diligently — on learning to see shapes instead of things, and these words caught my eye: Everything in the visual world is made
Color Me Blue
I had to laugh when I read my horoscope for today…after I’d finished a painting project. Here’s what the stars had to say… Live your creative fantasies today…but watch out for the reality police at the border. You may experience
Color Me Blue
I had to laugh when I read my horoscope for today…after I’d finished a painting project. Here’s what the stars had to say… Live your creative fantasies today…but watch out for the reality police at the border. You may experience
Do Whatever You Can
I love looking at my old sketchbooks. Yes, in the nine months since I’ve started learning to draw, I’ve filled a number of small sketchbooks. TIP #1 FOR ASPIRING ARTISTS: Buy a sketchbook and use it daily. Always date your
Do Whatever You Can
I love looking at my old sketchbooks. Yes, in the nine months since I’ve started learning to draw, I’ve filled a number of small sketchbooks. TIP #1 FOR ASPIRING ARTISTS: Buy a sketchbook and use it daily. Always date your
