My journals are a big mix of half finished drawings, random "idea" doodles, patterns, finished drawings and crossed out ugly stuff. Years ago I would have hated that everything wasn't perfect and that it was all bound together in a journal and I had to live with for all eternity........or burn it........! That mindset would have squashed my creativity - and the anxiety of the possibility of it not being perfect from start to finish might have prevented me from starting. Now, I embrace it.......I see it as a progression of my drawing journey. The good, the bad, the beautiful and the ugly. Love, love, love........... it still doesn't mean I'm planning on posting the ugly stuff for all the world to see.......I'm not that enlightened. lol.
What I do like to do when I get to the final few pages of a journal is go back through and see if there are drawings I want to complete (I'm easily distracted and often find a few that I've completely forgotten about) or ideas I want to expand on. It also works as a reminder of what I've been doing and questions people might have asked me about stuff I've done.
This drawing was half finished, I wasn't sure I wanted to complete it as there were a few things I didn't like, but am ultimately happy with the end result. What I love about these type of drawings is it's easy to bury the ugly stuff - just add more.....more. I used a folded curvy line to begin the drawing - these formed the paisley shapes. It was a fun idea and I would like to try it again taking some progression photos.
Same drawing shaded - I didn't know whether it needed the shading, so I kept it subtle. I do like the depth it gives, making the end result more layered. I like it both ways.
Hope you're having a great weekend!
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Love the way you think girl! I love your art!!!
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DeleteDefinitely love the shading, it always gives more depth and warmth. Will have to play with that oval paradox--cool!! Always beauties to see from you! =0)
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see what you come up with!
DeleteHelen, These are beautiful! I love your style. All your creations are my favorites. I've just started on my second sketch book. Going thru the first, I was so excited to see my lines were neater and I had finally lightened up a bit on that death-grip. Thanks so much for your inspiring tangles and patterns. Hugs,
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carla! I love that journals help keep track of your progress. Though I still have a death grip on my pens - something I've always done. I am a killer of pens - particularly the 005's and 01's!
DeleteHelen, I love watching for your posts. I love your style and can't wait to see what you think of next. These are all wonderful examples of your diversity and openness to new ideas. I also love seeing a blank page just calling for something wonderful to happen. Thanks for sharing your work and your ideas with us.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Marcia :) I love being able to share my drawings :) Some weeks my brain seems to be working faster than my hand can draw........others, it feels like a big void with tumbleweeds blowing around :) I definitely like the idea filled ones better!
DeleteI am wishing you lots of creative fun and growth with your new journal! love 'n greetz, Ellen
ReplyDeleteYour images are fascinating. I can stare at them for long minutes and feel the ahhhhhh in each one. Thanks for sharing.
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