Lately on eb's blog I've been bowled over by the rich illustrations she's making in her visual journal. I decided to give it a try in mine this morning, but what to draw? Why not one of the little punks? I sat in front of my computer screen and did a partial contour drawing with a mechanical pencil. Then I went over it with ink, nib, and brush.
I always love the way you start out drawing something and it turns into something else entirely. I love the way a brand new person is formed with their very own story to tell. Well. I mean if you don't know what you're doing that happens. And like my favorite new paper genius says: Aqui Esta Voila!
I like what Katie wrote in a recent post: I use my camera when I want to capture the "realness" of something.
In that vein I am going to go invent another whole new person RIGHT NOW!
Just as soon as I finish with show & tell.
The coffee klatch was in full swing yesterday. Chris came by with the world's largest bag filled with shoeboxes. Now every kid will have a box of their very own! She also brought some really fabulous supplies. I am chomping at the bit to get to school tomorrow and go Lookee Here!!! And I can't wait to hear them squeal like a litter of baby pigs.
Next up: I demonstrate the healing powers of a Calcium Enriched Martini. This is not a joke.
eb has unleashed more BEauty over here!
Wonderful!
Sister!
fffffff fabulous new person. I can’t decide if I like her mouth better or her nose. she is just completely ffffffffffffff fabulous. you are the master when it comes to shading though. in my next life I am going to have thick hair and have mastery over the subtle art of shading.
MaryAnn,
Send me your snail mail addy again and I would love to send some goodies….probably mostly paper, but stuff that would be great for kids!
karen…..kben1334@sbcglobal.net
I hope we get to see photos of their faces when the shoe boxes and goodies arrive.
HOW the F did you know that my doctor (who I trust) told me to drink more calcium-rich martinis?
Your take on things is, as usual, impeccable.
To wit: your estimation of my bag o’ goodies. Just WAIT until you see my foamcore theatre! You’ll be getting foamcore scraps up the A !!
p.s. I don’t like to say ass on such a worldly blog.
I really love these pages and your drawing. I look forward to hearing about the reaction of your little ones.
And the calcium enriched martini? Hmmmmm…. Sounds like it could be a good thing.
your line is sinuous, sensual and life affirming
such depth and character here…
back to the drawing board for me
and thank you for furthering the JOY in the LOOKing…
xox – eb.
How beautiful! You’ve captured such a spirit in your “new” person that you created. Absolutely awesome!
Peace & Love,
~Barb~
I sense a new thread appearing for your journaling. The monkeys are always wonderful muses, visual and “word-al”. And contour drawing is always good for discipline.
as always, gratitude for inspirations.