Sunday, September 18, 2011

I am all over the map with my art ...

Okay my special sketch book cover page is still in process:

I changed some of the color and will be adding to it this week again.  It really is a mind clearing thing to do...just keep doodling and painting and coloring and wondering freely!!!  Peaceful!  Thanks Darla for this project!
Then, in the mailbox this week....a dvd...I haven't ordered any art instruction dvd's before, always books.  I am someone who does better if shown hands-on, so I don't know why I haven't done this before.
So, Jane LaFazio's "from art journaling to art".....LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!  This is JUST what I needed to help me get back into mixing color and making puddles so I can do the bicycle painting!!!!  I have this ATC size sketchbook that I have been carrying around and not doing much with...now it is art everyday.  I shall practice a quick and easy something and (how many time can you use and in a sentence, isn't it once??)
and...try to use it as my art AND fitness motivation/journal!!!!  What a combo!!!
Here is my starter page!
I am a pear shape that needs some trimming!!! I mean slimming!!!!  Thanks to Sophia for hosting Sunday Sketches...it takes me all week to get to everyone but I try - I don't want to miss a thing!!!
cheers, dana
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19 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Love your pear, I would not want to describe my shape anymore!nHave agood week, Valerie

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  2. carol l mckennaSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Pear is wonderful and so aren't your 'doodle' as you call them ~ thanks, namaste, Carol from Sunday Sketches and my blogs (Share the Creative Journey) and A Creative Harbor)

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  3. lissaSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    nice sketches and starter.

    have a lovely day.

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  4. UnknownSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Your pear is fantastic.... great cover :)

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  5. ChristineSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    love your pear! lol.

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  6. CrystalSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I love your pear just the way he is, beautiful, plump and I am sure juicy!

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  7. Joni NickrentSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Love the pear...the colors just pops! Looks like you're on a creative roll!POP ART MINIS

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  8. AnnSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    impressive Dana!!!!
    your pear looks sooo great!!

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  9. HeatherSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    oh i just love that pear! happy sunday.

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  10. CarolSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Great pear!!!

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  11. Robin Panzer ArtSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Wonderful Pear! Have a great Sunday!

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  12. MelisaSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    I love your pear and your tiny sketchbook and the idea of using it every day. Off to check that dvd link!

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  13. Alexandra MacVeanSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Nice work, Dana. Your pear is absolutely impressive. :) Glad you're a part of SS each week.

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  14. UnknownSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I am loving that you are all over with your art,.....and that pear is gorgeous!!!! wonderful work!!!

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  15. Kristin DudishSeptember 19, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Your sketchbook cover is so much fun (although I was kind of expecting to see a motorcycle instead of a carriage! hee hee)

    I love that pear! Pears are one of my most favorite things to draw and paint (When I was in college I became a wee bit obsessed with the connection between pears and the female form... probably because of my generous fanny! ha!)!

    Hey, where's the bicycle?!? (I'm only asking because you told us to in the last post! hee hee)

    xo
    Kristin

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  16. Pellie / PennySeptember 20, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Great sketches.

    Hugs,
    Penny

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  17. TeriSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Neat sketchbook. Your DVD sounds very interesting and you are learning well.

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  18. Jehanne's doodlesSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Love the pear!!! It looks so delicious!!

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  19. Sinderella's StudioSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Thanks everyone...the bicycle has been transferred to paper so...this weekend that is my project to tackle!!! Kristin - I have on a Harley jacket!!! The bike is going to show up on the cover just not in totality! Thanks for pushing me ladies!!!
    cheers, dana

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