Fourteen
Fifteen - Sixteen
Seventeen - Eighteen
Nineteen - Twenty
Somedays the inspiration is there, other days - I'm really reaching and trying to connect with something in my life. That lightbulb one was popular. While I enjoy the Instagram likes, I'm trying not to get attached or let it derail me when my pictures aren't clicked. It's not about that, it's about my practice and figuring out what I enjoy making.
Here's to everyone who likes a good art adventure.
My internet died last week. Now it's fixed! Hooray! Thankfully, painting, reflecting, and writing does not require the internet.
Last week's creations:
Seven & Eight
Nine & Ten
Eleven
Twelve
Thirteen
Hoping the flow will come back. April has been a wild month filled with celebrations, rain, and go-go-going. These few minutes with paint are not always easy, but I like the challenge and when I keep the drawings simple I find I want to make them more often. I'm contemplating writing a wee little story through this medium. Now that I've said it, I should make that happen.
I started #the100dayproject last week as well, which is keeping me motivated. It's interesting to see what other people have chosen for their 100 day project. Check it out!
The first week of painting, reflecting, and writing was successful. The process was mostly smooth. I'd sketch something, then paint it, think about it a little, then write. I don't have a time limit on myself. My time is broken up throughout the day, do a little here, add a little more there. Overall, it probably takes about 30-40 minutes total.
This week's creations:
One
Two & Three
Four & Five
Six
I'm having fun looking at the world from where I stand and seeing what I can paint. My favorite this week was number three, capturing Eli learning to swing all by himself.
I'm figuring out how I'm going to travel with my supplies and keep up the habit. I'll be adding this project to #the100dayproject to keep me motivate with the painting in it's new born phase. I'd say 100 days should get it's to at least a school age child or an even bigger baby.
Have a great weekend!
My birthday project this year will focus on painting, reflecting, and writing. The goal is to watercolor everyday, think about the drawing, then write something, probably in a whimsical poetic manner - everyday.
I don't know how to watercolor paint. I only know I am drawn to it when I look at the colorful watercolor sets. I've played with gouache and know this is where a love for water and color began. I've taken one brief watercolor painting class. Next, I'm going to watch some videos at Creative Bug. I have a lot to learn.
These will be my tools:
Michael's watercolors and Pelikan Watercolor Set
Tools not pictured: various paint brushes, pencil and eraser to sketch, and I'm may incorporate a waterproof marker too.
As usual, it's the beginning and I am excited to get started and have already begun. I'm hoping to push through the middle, figure out how to handle this project when I travel or when I'm out of control busy with our schedule, and to make it to the end with a fun experience behind and something I made to look back upon.
It's one process, everyday, I can do this! The plan is to do one weekly post to show the week's work. Easy peasy, right? I know I'm excited to see what I learn and what decides to show up each day in this process. I'm hoping a daily practice will give me some focus. Stay tuned!
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