Sunday, April 10, 2011

STAR OBSESSION...and Sunday Sketches

The past few weeks have been so busy, and I don't see that changing much for the next several weeks.  Work is hopping and my son's wedding is fast approaching... so many things to do!
I have added to my star power this week... this was truly a challenge for me.  I have NO patience and yet feel a strong need for some NOW!!!  I seriously do have 2 MUST projects that I continue to stare at...I realize I must approach them calmly and with a plan... not my normal hap-hazard way.  In an effort to somewhat slow myself down and instill some discipline I did a journal page that required focus!!!
starflies...skypilots of the universe
I kept my journal with me and took it everywhere I went.  I would dig it out and pencil in a few more stars...color a few more stars with my NEW sharpie markers my husband gave me... then draw some more until the page was full.  I have decided that my little "starflies" are my new reminders of continuing to reach and climb toward improvement!  They are my skypilots of the universe!!!  This exercise qualifies for the Sketchbook Challenge this month too... theme branching out.... or out on a limb - either way - this was way outside my comfort zone to do.  Sounds silly but I had a very hard time finishing it... it is like me trying to do yoga - slow... it required that I stay INSIDE THE LINES!  I have also gotten out some of my art books, time to study before tackling my projects.  I shall paint a larger Starfly this week to post on my art table as my inspiration to REACH!
Thanks for visiting - be sure to check out all the wonderful art on Sunday Sketches...  thanks to Sophia our wonderful host.  Also, Sketchbook Challenge there are some GREAT interpretations of OUT ON A LIMB.

cheers, dana
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21 comments:

  1. MarleneApril 10, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Great art and great inspiration work. I think it would have been a wonderful exercise in patience for me to do that. I should do something similar to practice patience and slowing down.

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  2. HeatherApril 10, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    i love your starflies...and i like the thought of them as little reminders to reach great heights!
    enjoy your day!

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  3. Alexandra MacVeanApril 10, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    I am LOVING your star power....shine some of that my way, won't you?! :D hee Very nice job. Happy SS!

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  4. Kristin DudishApril 10, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Wowwee - that's a lot of stars! What a fabulous reminder too :)

    Shine on, Dana!

    xo
    Kristin

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  5. Marfi-topiaApril 10, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    hi dana
    this is so cool....i love what it represents. at first i thought you used a star stamp..they look great!

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  6. lissaApril 10, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I, too sometimes lack the patience but somehow manage to get something done.

    sweet star drawing, motivating to see them

    have a great day.

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  7. Julia ChristieApril 10, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    what a great concept and your stars are very beautiful! What a great way to cultivate patience too! I learn so much from my bloggy friends!

    Smiles

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  8. WrightStuffApril 10, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    This has a real impact. Great piece - full of sparkles.

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  9. MelisaApril 10, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Look at all those stars! They make a great page. I'm not sure I'd have the patience, myself. Something I should work on, too. Sometimes I am just in too big a hurry to finish.

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  10. AnnApril 10, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    you did reach for the stars!!..and grabbed some too!! lovely piece.and so inspirational!! i really love this!

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  11. Joni NickrentApril 10, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Great stuff...STARS rock! Wonderful as reminders FUN!

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  12. Morph WaffleApril 10, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I really like this! Lovin all the stars and the cute little star flies!

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  13. HelenApril 10, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Loving the stars and such patience to do them all too!

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  14. ChristineApril 10, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    I really like this piece, it's very creative and uplifting.

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  15. DeannaApril 10, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Oooh Dana, I'm the same way! I have no patience, which is funny because most non artistic people always tell me I have so much patience, not! I want instant satisfaction and hate when something takes more than a few hours to complete. lol. I have done some large pieces, such as afghans or seed bead jewelry that takes days to months but it's not because I have patience, it's because I have determination.

    Glad that you stuck with it and completed it!

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  16. TeriApril 10, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Great way to keep practicing. Looks great!

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  17. FallingladiesApril 11, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    tgis is a great excersize, pretty and purposeful... I could use the same. Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  18. Jenn BowerApril 11, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    I loved reading this post and seeing the great work you are pushing yourself to do. I can relate on the must do/want to front and being overwhelmed with all the need to do stuff. I will carry with me know this image of you hanging onto all of these 'star power' dreams and remind myself that I can reach for mine too even if in tiny little steps. Thank you for that.

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  19. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Good luck with everything... I really like your stars...

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  20. gatheringwonderApril 11, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    this is wonderful - great art!

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  21. Jehanne's doodlesApril 11, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    this is rally super and there are definitely a lot of stars out there. You did a fantastic job and I am glad you stuck with for it really paid off.

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