EDM # 63--Draw Something Found on a Nature Walk

This drawing has been hanging around and waiting to be posted for sometime now. I found the pine-cone while walking my dog, Kasey. It took several tries to get something that resembles a pine-cone.  I am glad I kept working at it.

EDM # 11--Draw your (cheap) sunglasses

Another post from my Florida trip. At some point, I need to start thinking about backgrounds ;-) At least I added a highlight, right?

EDM # 15--Draw a (Palm) Tree

Here is a palm tree from my trip. I am using Student grade watercolors. I want to upgrade after the holidays. I hope it will make a difference in my sketches.

Be careful with that brush Eugene

This is the first page of my sketches while on vacation in Florida. Things were going pretty good, until I lost control of the brush and added a swoosh onto the letter "D". Another chance for learning about watercolor--always have control over the brush!

EDM # 185--Draw a Cat

This is our cat (Edgar Allan) Poe. I like the pen and ink cat drawing. Then, I tried to recreate the folds of the blanket on which he slept. I tried to draw what I saw but I think I failed miserably. I need more practice with folds, obviously.

I debated about posting this sketch. I wanted to get a couple of sketches posted this week, as I will be on holiday next week. So I didn't take the time to do it over. We are about learning, right? You win some and you lose some. In this case, all in the same sketch.

EDM # 1--Draw a Shoe

Here is my take on the first challenge. I think the colors are accurate. The photography needs work. A scanner would be even better, but that will have to wait. I am also including the pen and ink drawing before the watercolors were added. I am pleased with the sketch overall. I wish the inside of the shoe had more depth. I am adding the pen and ink drawing before watercolor was added. I wonder if cross-hatching would have added that depth. All advice appreciated.

EDM # 136--Steve's Dracaena

My husband has the greenest of green thumbs. Because of this, we run a plant foster care program of sorts. Friends are given plants or even dish gardens instead of flowers for hospital stays or funerals. The recipient appreciates the gift, but wants it to live. So it comes to live here, where I can draw and paint them!

This sketch is my first attempt at a pen and ink drawing with a watercolor wash.

Zentangles

I discovered this fun form of doodle-art at www.zentangle.com. It is a great way to unlock creativity and get some marks on the page. There is a kit you can purchase on the website with patterns and paper.

Because I am unable to be like everyone else, I just threw caution to the wind and made it up as I went along.

There are some helpful videos available on YouTube. The Zentangles website also offers some patterns in a free newsletter.

An introduction of sorts

Slowly, I am moving forward with my plan to participate in the group Everyday Matters. I have started a sketchbook. I am working on the challenges and also sketching other subjects that interest me. 

Now I am setting up a blog to document my progress and get feedback. I want to improve my drawing skills and the EDMs group seems like a great way to do that. 

I also plan on showcasing artwork from various classes I take.

Even though this means confronting many fears, I am excited to get started!