I have always wanted to learn how to draw. After getting a bachelor's degree in design I was not satisfied with my illustration skills. Then I started to draw circles. You know this "repeat 10 000 times and you'll learn it". I have made more than 10 000 circles I'm sure. I do not know if I have become much of an illustrator but I have definitely got passion for using my pens. Keep me away from them for few days and you get a very angry and frustrated woman! It's where my heart is, truly!
A glimpse of what I've just made: more handmade business cards. (Look at my treasure box of handdrawn papers, it's pretty full!)
I think I love you. You are talking about just what I want to do. So I'll begin with drawing circles. But boy am I bad at that.
ReplyDeleteFabulous papers!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. I love your work.
ReplyDeletewonderful. Circles and hearts. My favorites.
ReplyDeleteJudy, Janet, Teri, Rita! Thanks from the bottom of my heart! Judy, have fun doodling! Inner critics are not always right!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I've just come across your blog and that first picture just drew me in! Fantastic! And that pile of papers is pretty mouthwatering too :)
ReplyDeleteCarin, thank you so much!!
ReplyDeleteGoodness, hand-made business cards -- I think I might be a little bit in love with this idea. They look fabulous.
ReplyDeleteKatherine, you might want to check out another blog post about handmade business cards: http://peonyandparakeet.blogspot.com/2010/09/handmade-business-cards.html
ReplyDeleteMy friend drew me to you website and I was astounded by the depth of color and emotion in your artwork, as well as your design of fabric. Did you take a class in "circles"? or did you just start and go forward?
ReplyDeleteTanya, thanks for your comment! I have loved art all my life and always dreamt about finding my own style. I have taken some art classes now and then but I think the main thing for learning is to establish a routine of practice. For many the most difficult thing is to let go and just create. If you are seeking for courses I personally like Traci Bautista's freestyle approach. But in the end it's all about finding things that you love and what you are made of.
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