During this medical debacle, challenges saved my sanity. When you just can’t think of anything to draw and
you are stuck looking at the same things day in and out, challenges can prompt giving you a drawing to do
without having to decide anything.
Also, while I usually an not a lover of prompts,
I enjoyed seeing what others did with the same prompt —
that was fun, and inventiveness was everywhere!
I never tried Roz Stendahl’s suggestion to freeze your
tele screen and draw whatever is on it. Good idea.
My stent (no pun intended) on my back is over,
and I am writing and on to other painting projects,
but wanted to finish up the month.
I didn’t just do the challenge from Every Day in June (Facebook challenge page, you are welcome to join — and they have one coming up, Every Day in July).
Gates from around the world, totally made up, quick sketch, above.
Two views of a prompt. I did try the prompts, but also,
I played with layout, seeing how to integrate my words into my drawings.
I also played with iridescent paints, which I rarely use.
When depressed I doodle palm trees. Home. Waves.
I was supposed to do the latter in the style of Van Gogh.
I started that way by the architect in me took over . . .
Jai Jai Jai kept me company and amused me when we were not fighting for space. He was named for Govinda Jai, and he lives up to his name always begging for creamy items.
And the line-up, in its entirety:
Drawn in a Pentalic Field Book (using it up, not that fond of them)
with Pentalic HB woodless pencil, LYRA watercolor graphite pencil,
various pens and with De Artramentis Document ink, Super5, Noodlers ink
and Daniel Smith, QoR, and Holbein watercolors.
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Awesome, gorgeous and mesmerizing. Hard to tell you were in such physical discomfort and downright pain! Love love love that feather!!
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And drugged — can’t forget drugged!
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God I wish I had some some days. They don’t dare give it anymore even when nothing else helps😖 docs now have to fear the law more than their oath to alleviate suffering…
I am glad you are feeling better.
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Yes, an frankly, it pisses me off. The drugs are still sold on the street, as it has done little to stop that, but law abiding folks like us are not going to go buy it there. Scream louder.
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Beautiful, lively work! I’m glad things are getting better for you.
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Thank you “Create” — I certainly am getting better!
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Katie, your art work is wonderful. I really enjoyed seeing the lovely watercolors. I hope you are feeling better each day.
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Thank you Faye — yes, every day! Painting today!
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Fantastic sketches. I am glad you have something to help you through your medical tough time. And I agree with you, freezing the tv and sketching is a fabulous idea! Hope you are up on your feet soon.
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Yes; I have Roz Stendahl to thank for that tip (I am not sure I said that.) Happy PPF!
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Great illustrations. Happy PPF
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Thanks Clare — Happy PPF to you too!
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Gorgeous illustrations. Love them!!
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Thank you — I love that you are a carving printing artist! Something I mean to try!
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