One of the reasons I wanted to take the Life Book 2013 course is most of the artists seem to draw from their imaginations. After so many years of drawing what I see, it's a struggle for me to draw something I'm not looking at.
In fact, Punk continually makes fun of me for not being able to doodle. Really, I seriously can't seem to do it. I thought maybe making Zentangles would help, but then I spent weeks at the library going through books so I could make them correctly. So not the point!
Anyway, I feel like I'm relaxing a little with each project, which is what I was hoping. I enjoyed doing the layers again for the background on this one and when it started getting a little muddy, I didn't panic. I just worked until I brought it back to something I liked. Yay me!
The girls, on the other hand? Yeah ... they still look like Humpty Dumpty wannabes to me.
Sigh.
I can relate! In order for me to doodle, I have to be looking at someone else's doodles.
ReplyDeleteI really love your usual style, but it's fun to see you explore new avenues. I enjoy all the colors and layers in the background.
like the moth very delicate. EE
ReplyDeleteI am also someone who can't doodle and like to draw by looking at my subject. I started a doodle book last year and use it by filling up one page, completely, whenever I use it. I actually like some of the abstract stuff, but not enough to use in my sketchbook. Let me know if you find an aid for us non-doodlers!
ReplyDeleteI get that, too - the only doodles I can create are while I'm on the phone, and they tend to be tight circles or cubes or something else very rigid. I have to agree with Stacy - I love your usual style, as well, but I know how sometimes you just need to branch out and try something different!
ReplyDeleteI love the faces on these girls - even if they do look like Humpty Dumpty wannabes. They look happy and relaxed - maybe you're channeling some of that into them! :)
Oh, thank you! I feel better knowing I'm not the only one who is doodle-challenged.
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