If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
My first week of Nature Journal July was exciting and educational. I decided from the start that I would try new things, make an effort to use different approaches that I've heard others mention to see what does and doesn't work for me. That's how I discovered the pitfalls of working in the studio instead... Continue Reading →
The practice of drawing daily opened my eyes to unexpected insights about ancient Pueblo artifacts.
I want to get better at drawing. I can see scenes from the stories I write clearly and would love to illustrate them myself, but it takes a lot of skill and experience to draw from the imagination. The only way to get better at something is to do it regularly, to practice. Inspired by... Continue Reading →
I have kept up with daily drawing in ink despite some busy times and poor health. Having decided what to draw ahead of time has really helped. I'm getting better at hands. I also did a tiny drawing of Dory that I liked, although it's hard to tell what it is: I can't believe October... Continue Reading →
The second week of Inktober has come and gone and I am keeping up with my goals so far. The two things that have helped the most: allowing myself to doodle if I want, and deciding ahead of time what I might draw. The thing that is making it hardest? Knowing that I will be posting... Continue Reading →
