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 purchase the [...]

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 was [...]

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. Therefore [...]

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 some [...]

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 I need to [...]

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 in for [...]

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 [...]

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 detail from [...]

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 down. I [...]

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 compared to WordPress, [...]