Sunday artin'.

Morning...drawing out by the pool, a few drops of rain, some humidity, a lizard visitor...but I got a little bit accomplished...

I slept a full 8 hours.  Amazing.  Worked on CED #203 some more by the pool, starting to 'break' the circle a bit...will see where this goes...also started #204...then it was time to come in and get ready for a trip down south for some family time.  (aka, 'an excuse to eat yummy Italian food')


But I took my art with me.  I don't think I have done this before...but I don't think I will ever not have it with me.  A sketchbook, something to bead, a little bag with some pencils...something to keep creatin'.  


After food and family time...brought the two pieces back.  I just finished them both up.  I work so methodically...start with my pencil sketch in Graphitone...then use water and a brush to soften the lines...then do more drawing with a darker value...repeat at least once...then draw the 'halo'...add watercolor...paint the gold...add glitter...add each individual crystal...every drawing has been done the same way, in this order.  I like order and repetition...almost like some kind of armature, or scaffolding in which I can lose myself in the act of making the art.  


I am rambling.  Better call it a night...got to teach an art class tomorrow (THANK YOU to Karen from KNMA for thinking of me to teach this week!) Pop Art is the theme...I am thinking that a Thiebaud cupcake lesson would be great for this group of little ones...I mean, who doesn't love cupcakes, right?  Exactly.


Side note, I am starting to see my summer ending. Oh well, at least I get to teach ART!  Yay!

(Far Left) Artin' at Uncle Vinny's (Middle) Close up (Right) 203-204