Toys
I thought I'd try to actually stick to the theme of "toys" this week. It challenged me to think outside the box a little. I sketched for quite a while and spent a lot of time on one drawing only to be left feeling totally disappointed. I decided to just sketch another little idea I had (the one above). It was a quick sketch in my old style from back in college days. It took me all of 5 minutes, but I had so much fun doing it. Then I broke out my paints and filled in the color. I felt so free after finishing this little exercise. I really feel that I need to do this on a daily basis. Just 15 minutes to finish something from start to finish, no pressure, & these quick sketches that fill up a sketchbook become ideas for future illustrations.
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10 comments:
What a great style! Reminds me of stained glass. Have you worked with glass? I often find that the things I create in 15 minutes have the most soul to them. Probably because we place no pressure on ourselves.
i love her and her toys! this is my favorite stuff of yours, but you know that. dig that little rag doll.
i so get what you're saying here. when i did my little blossom watercolor, i was surprised that it took all of 15 minutes, like you said. i always think painting will be so labor-intensive...the set up, the painting, the clean-up. but it's not. i will try to remember that. i also love what you say about filling journals for future inspirations. oh, and that piece? awesome! such a cool style. very unexpected.
oh, and next week is "a word you live by."
I absolutely adore this!!! I can't wait to see more. the crown rocks.
Your drawing is incredible. Really, really creative and cool.
Yes, I'll have to remember the 15 minute thing too.
i can't believe how quickly you were able to create that amazing drawing! i love it.
Love this little sketch!
Great job.
I was looking through some of your old posts and I loooooove the sewing machine collage!!!
i love you style! i agree with you, i feel really free after finishing a project...your sketch is amazing.
This sketch is wonderful. I like your "old college style." I'm glad it gave you pleasure in the creating. It is giving me delight in the looking.
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