First Tuesday of the month meeting, for the first time in a while (it doesn't run in school holidays, and got caught out in September by inset days). Small declined on the grounds that none of his specific friends were going today, so I was able to offer a lift to one of Smallest's friends, which … [Read more...] about Skating, friends and a doodlesome evening
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Drawing exercises – blind contour drawing
Tonight I'm working from Draw People in 15 Minutes. (Amazon affiliate link, although I got it from the Works - there's a banner ad in the sidebar/footer if you want to explore.) I'm using a 2B pencil and a Cass Art sketchbook, and the exercise is blind contour drawing. The idea is that you draw in … [Read more...] about Drawing exercises – blind contour drawing
Art inspiration at The Works
This post contains affiliate links. New code today 18th September: TREAT20 up to 20% off orders over £10! I love The Works for educational resources for me and the kids. I buy Big's refill pads here - my tip is to go for a pack of 6 for £4.99. I also buy the 30 page sketch pads for practice - pack … [Read more...] about Art inspiration at The Works
Watching paint dry.
Playing with my paints again. I've deleted twitter from my phone and am trying to wean myself off Facebook. I'm enjoying instagram, although I find the algorithm frustrating. Hopefully all this will mean less stress and more creativity. I miss the community though, and I don't know what … [Read more...] about Watching paint dry.
BeInspired – my watercolour challenge with Cass Art.
A little while before Christmas, I received a very exciting parcel. The very lovely people at Cass Art had invited me to be part of their BeInspired art challenge, and to help me get started, sent me a parcel of watercolour stuff to explore. And what stuff. Anyone who follows me on instagram (and … [Read more...] about BeInspired – my watercolour challenge with Cass Art.
