Monthly Archives: November 2010

Mt. Horeb

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watercolors

I’m having so much fun playing around with these watercolors for the upcoming post.

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I don’t like it

I’m working on a new story.  I made the first panel this morning, and I really don’t like it.  It’s really stiff and just not fun at all. I have to figure out what to change so I can make … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving

I made these little medallions to put on place cards for Thanksgiving.

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drawing

In the past months I have spent a lot of time copying from photos and children’s books.  My favorite book illustrator is Helen Oxenbury.  I am learning a lot about line from her marvelous illustrations. When I try to really … Continue reading

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story

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Trying styles

I have started to look at other people’s work.  This is a drawing I did based on Danny Gregory’s approach.  It’s interesting, but it’s not me.

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Me

 What’s easy is drawing my cartoon self.  What’s hard is drawing machinery.  I’m also just starting to learn about watercolors.  The colors are not as brilliant, but I like the nuances that the watercolors add. It’s easy to draw my … Continue reading

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Unsure

  Starting again About 4 months ago I stopped illustrating.  I’d lost interest, confidence and inspiration.  I’m ready to find the road back.  This blog will trace the contours of my path back to telling stories through drawings.

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