Shift -ed

Towards the end of 2008, I felt anticipation, intuitively knowing that something was about to change. I found myself making concrete goals, taking affirmative action, becoming that artist I’ve been telling myself I am. My journal pages reflected this. I do owe much of it to this book: But something pushed me, prompted me to [...]

Artfest

Artfest seems so far away. I am very ready to take classes, to learn, to be challenged. Until Artfest, I’m sure I’ll have Sea Monsters (this year’s theme) on the brain. Although I am very happy with the octopus I drew because I actually drew it, I am also not satisfied, knowing that if I [...]

Journal pages & AEDM

Fly: I didn’t add much after all. It just seemed to speak this way. I just added more color to the tree and journaled in pencil. Experimentation and Friendship sermon notes: On these pages, I was experimenting with how markers and water soluble crayons interacted. No wow factor, just learning. The sermon on friendship today [...]

Normalcy

I woke up today feeling so normal, and good. My head is clear and I can focus. And the most wonderful part is that through this bought of SAD, I never felt full-out depression. Yay! I have been doing creative things like making delicious mustard. This mustard is so full of flavor it inspires creativity. [...]

Here

I am here. And I am sort of not. Little things are slipping through the cracks, like laundry. Small steps are good, because there is movement. Sermon notes from Sunday + journaling: Page in progress: I’m in a Tim Burton mood. We’ll see where that mood takes me with this page. amanda ∞

Fighting it

It’s that time of year again for me. I’ve been arming myself in the battle against Seasonal Affective Disorder. Although I have not become depressed, I can feel it grabbing my brain and pulling in different directions. It has been difficult for me to focus and get normal activities done. I also feel myself withdrawing [...]

Grace

To kick off Art Every Day Month, I did a thorough cleaning of my art studio and the rest of the house. Some clutter had been giving me a total mental block. Now that the space is fresh and clean again, I am drawn to the room. For Art Every Day Month, I am applying [...]

The Big Draw Finale

Day 27: my Daisy ring. My daughter soldered this ring for me with my favorite dog’s name. Day 28: small level. This is one of my husband’s essentials for his video business. Day 29: buttons…that I really need to sew back on my husband’s pants. I’d rather draw them. Day 30: vintage needle assortment pack…that [...]

My Mom the Artist

My mom and dad visited last week. Mom and I had fun as she designed some jewelry pieces for gifts, and I soldered for her. I love how they turned out. Front: Back: Friendship Ring: Front: Back: This was her first time creating charms. I think she did such a wonderful job. Her recipients are [...]

The Big Draw day 26

Day 26: taffy, sketch and eat I really don’t mind waiting to pick up my kids from activities. Sometimes it is the perfect pause that I need and often don’t allow myself at home. Today I sat in my sun warmed van listening to excellent tunes, sketching, and reading. Peaceful bliss. I also enjoyed watching [...]

The Big Draw day 25

I got my computer back on Friday and have been reloading software and updating since. I just don’t feel up to back tracking the days so my Big Draw will have a large gap. Day 25: Hymnal in pew I drew this before a funeral this morning. Wish I would have had time to add [...]

The Big Draw day 11 and 12

Day 11: very worn shell in pencil Day 12: shell in ink My son brought back a huge tub full of shells after an adventure with his dad last year. I find them so inspiring. amanda ∞

the big draw day 8, 9 and 10

Day 8: Pliers Day 9: Thread Day 10: Jalapeños Fun with black markers. amanda ∞

the big draw day 6 & 7

Day 6: nail clippers, barrettes and hair band Day 7: okra seed pod My quiet weekend is over. A new school week has begun. I am glad to be able to fit in even the smallest of drawings. And did you know that okra grew pointing up on the plant? I always imagined it hanging [...]

the big draw day 5

Why was drawing the hand easier than the camera? I had fun with the hand today, adding it to my sermon notes at church: And some more sermon notes from last week: I’ve been having fun tweeking my art blog. For those of you interested in the differences I’ve found between how Blogger functions as [...]