Though this sketch was made in the Fall, it reminds me of what's going on right now in our neck of the woods. Color is peeking out of the winter grays here and there! And it's only the beginning of March! Daffodils dapple the gray-brown landscape like watercolor splashes, and cherry, plum, and even some … Continue reading Touch of Color
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Baby Step #9: Pyramid Gift Box Pattern
How an idea comes to life... 1. A shape pops into my head. Pyramid! 2. A question follows on its heels. How can I make that shape in knitting? 3. Paper & folding ensues. Ahh...so that's how! 4. Another question pops up. What can the shape be used for other than a sachet? 5. Leaving … Continue reading Baby Step #9: Pyramid Gift Box Pattern
Baby Steps #3-8: Happy Day Birthday Boxes
Birthdays as a kid were always a celebration...as they are and have been in my own family. Sometimes we refer to our Birthday Month since the celebrating often gets sprinkled throughout the person's birth-month. My idea for these Birthday Boxes was to offer something to be sent to loved ones in the mail...a celebration in … Continue reading Baby Steps #3-8: Happy Day Birthday Boxes
Un Grand Merci!
At the end of 2011 I was delighted to receive from WordPress, the year-end review of statistics and what-not about this blog, Drawn2Life. When I clicked on the link they sent, there were fireworks and all kinds of delightful and amazing stats that I had no idea this little blog had garnered. If you'd like … Continue reading Un Grand Merci!
Just Yesterday
Just yesterday I stopped in my hustling-n-bustling to watch and listen to my youngest practicing piano. It was a must-be-drawn moment. I find myself saying Just Yesterday a lot. "Just yesterday, you were yay-high." "Just yesterday, you used to say Wavy-blue instead of Navy blue." "Just yesterday you called your brother Warnie, 'cause William was … Continue reading Just Yesterday
Drawing & Emotion
One morning last week, I made this drawing in the early hours. I usually write before dawn, before anyone is up. These journals do have doodles and drawings woven in and around the words. But on this particular morning, I pulled out my somewhat-neglected-of-late sketchbook...and drew. It didn't matter WHAT I drew...just that I put … Continue reading Drawing & Emotion
Ode to Watercolor
Your oozles & wazzles delight me no end. Your drips, runs, and splatters I shall not try to blend. Your sedimentary washes, your crisp clean edges Cause me to make a bouquet of pledges: ** I shall not restrict your frolicking play Only when needed to enhance your display. I will freely allow your surprising … Continue reading Ode to Watercolor
Contour
One of the many things I enjoy about teaching drawing is that I get to jaw about it to a captive audience, who is, at least to some degree, interested in what I may have to say on the subject. I began waxing poetic about the virtues of drawing to some fine folks at Iggy's … Continue reading Contour