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edm challenge #5: draw your bed

glaucia — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:49:38 +0000

It would be nice if my bed looked like this…

But my bed looks like this…

more often than not.

Oh well. It makes for a more interesting drawing.

edm challenge #4

glaucia — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:51:20 +0000

Draw a mug or cup
Here’s my drawing.
It’s nice to do a small journal next to the drawing. It adds interest to the page and makes it a more memorable event.

ballpoint on large moleskine

EDM Challenge #3

glaucia — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:53:07 +0000

Draw a bag, wallet or purse

This is a bag which Erin made for me. If you’re in the market for a unique bag, she’s the one to talk to.

I need a new one, in fact, because this one’s life, unfortunately has run it’s course, after being designed and made just for me. I’ve had it for 2.5 years, I think, and have used it all over. Erin, what should we do next?

Another good reason to order a bag from Erin is because she’s taking a mission trip to Swaziland, Africa, and this will help her fund the trip.

This drawing will help me remember this great bag long after it’s usefulness!

EDM challenge #2

glaucia — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:35:36 +0000

I drew the second challenge a few days ago, before I got sick.

2. Draw a table lamp, desk lamp, or other lamp.

I squeezed this drawing in while we were at Liza and Ryan’s the day after New Year’s Day.

They were putting my godson, Luke, to bed, and I drew one of their lamps.

I think I have to draw a lamp again, being as this one didn’t turn out too great.

everyday matters in 2009

glaucia — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:38:58 +0000

I think I’ve discovered that I’m my own worst enemy. I’m far too scatter-brained and unfocused in my artistic efforts, to accomplish those things which I’d like to accomplish with my art the most.
I have come to realize that I need some very specific and attainable tasks/goals and schedules, in order to keep me motivated and moving forward. And I simply need to produce more art, if I am ever going to make art I love, sell anything and get over the voices in my head that tell me otherwise.
When talking recently with Rubens, who’s in a master of arts program at Rhode Island School of Design, he encouraged me to just make art; not worry about outcome, style or any other thing that might hinder the creativity. I appreciated the pep talk!
This morning I was thinking about what I want to do most. I want to do art. I want to draw and paint. I want to focus on that! and only that! There are lots of other things that fight for my attention, i.e. my photography, the occasional design work, my recent love of birds, knitting and other craft projects and all the things that come with the mom and wife and territory. Not to mention my time on the computer.
So, much like November, which was a very productive month, I will be making art everyday. Mostly attempting the everyday challenge list and/or painting. I will try to post my work as often as possible, but posting won’t be my priority. I will continue to covet your comments. I know they help me to keep going.

I also hope to go thru the Artist’s Way book, because I finally got my own copy as a Christmas present from Fabio.
All this will be part of getting closer to God.

Here’s my first EDM Challenge #1 – Draw a Shoe

More tomorrow….