Scenes from my journal this weekend. It was about EXPERIMENTATION! I think experimenting is crucial as an artist to broaden our view and scope. Of course we often go kicking and screaming because we are so comfortable with what we already know and love. But I want to grow and stretch and become better. Soooo ...
I have been doing a lot of pen and ink sketches with my fountain pens and new technical varieties. I also ventured out into a new medium - whoa Nelly!! GOUACHE!! Roz Stendahl an artist I greatly admire is a lover of the stuff so I thought I would give it a go! It's sort of like learning to ride a bike. I am a bit wobbly and unsure ~ but I will persevere my friends!
My latests obsession with pens ;)
my first attempt at gouache - such an adventure and will be updating you I am sure ;)
Thank you for sharing, expanding, stretching, experimenting and inspiring xo
Posted by: Marla Bird | June 20, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Gouache is pretty cool! I took a class with Melanie Testa last year. It works very well in the Moleskine Sketchbook.
Love the rooster, esp. his colors!
Posted by: Sandra L. | June 21, 2011 at 10:21 PM
Seems you are a born artist. I would love to meet you with my nephew as he is also an artist and has awesome creativity in painting.
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