but I've been drawing. though perhaps not as oft as I should be.
what happens is I end up working a show (theatre) and stop all art-making processes during tech week. then I take a day off after tech week to recoup, and play video games. then I get completely involved in video games and end up using all my spare time playing games instead of drawing as I should use it.
I've seriously got to get back into the habit. did a bit better today, managed to keep myself mostly off the games and did some gesture exercises and form studies. but geez, am I rusty.
In other news, I've started ATCs!
This is Otto the Octopus, he's my first ATC, though he got traded third. Acrylic and Pen on Bristol.
Next up is "Dancing at Dawn", the second card I made, and first to be traded. Watercolor & Ink on Bristol
The birdie pic there is titled "We are Family", and was my third card drawn. Watercolor & Ink on Bristol. Second to be traded.
That bumbler over there is called "Bumbler", and is up for sale. Watercolor & Ink on Bristol. 2.5" x 3.5"
"Dragonfly Dreams" there, also up for sale. Watercolor & Ink on Bristol. 2.5" x 3.5"
Followed shortly by "Pride", a WIP that I've yet to finish.
This one is titled "My Sister" and is based on my sister's regalia. Ink on Bristol. up for sale as well.
The next is another go at "Dancing at Dawn", trying to refine the design. Up for sale. Watercolor & Ink on Bristol. 2.5" x 3.5"
Then finally for now is "Becca's Colors" a simple Hummingbird based on my sister's regalia hair ties.
so as you can see, I wasn't lying when I said I had been drawing. but I also wasn't lying when I said I haven't been drawing enough.
in other news, I've been studying James Gurney, and his book "Color & Light".
I absolutely ADORE this book. You see, I've only recently began exploring Color Theory. (I've never had a lesson, ever.) but I've been finding it difficult in application. I think I'm starting to understand more though, thanks to his book.
James Gurney, you're my hero!
Well, this post is beginning to feel rather long, so I'll leave you for now. More updates to come sooner then the last time, promise!
~*Elizabeth
