I am beginning the course on line this summer and trying to draw and move into painting. It is a way to forget the self, be mindful, concentrate and move into a zone.
I am hoping that I will get of course better over time. I am taking the online course. Its fun, but you have to make a commitment to draw everyday.
Just as you would practice an instrument. I have practiced playing a harmonium for over 18 years.
I use to practice everyday for 45 minutes to one hour a day. Now I practice a few minutes a day in my classroom everyday.
So I will have to discipline myself to draw everyday? Why ?
Well just to tap into my inspiration and love of art and it will help my role as a teacher to share my techniques with others. I have also wanted to find, my niche? My style like so many children's literature artists? I love the way illustrator Joan Rankin, has created her own style in: Mrs. McTats and her houseful of cats. t I don't know if this can happen ever, but I love to learn new things each day.
But this will be a journey.
So here goes!
I am hoping that I will get of course better over time. I am taking the online course. Its fun, but you have to make a commitment to draw everyday.
Just as you would practice an instrument. I have practiced playing a harmonium for over 18 years.
I use to practice everyday for 45 minutes to one hour a day. Now I practice a few minutes a day in my classroom everyday.
So I will have to discipline myself to draw everyday? Why ?
Well just to tap into my inspiration and love of art and it will help my role as a teacher to share my techniques with others. I have also wanted to find, my niche? My style like so many children's literature artists? I love the way illustrator Joan Rankin, has created her own style in: Mrs. McTats and her houseful of cats. t I don't know if this can happen ever, but I love to learn new things each day.
But this will be a journey.
So here goes!
Getting warmed up: Table in our living room. Wow do I need help with shapes. Looks like something out of Van Gogh painting? Little lopsided/
First assignment: Draw something small on a table. A little small vase
Assignment 2 Draw a corner of a room going the length of the scratch pad and using the whole space. Well that was difficult. Doors????? I have to learn to make STRAIGHT LINES. Maybe a straight edge?
Assignment 3 Self Portrait.
Oh, My. That I have never done before? Have a long way to go on this one:)
Ok, a blog written, and three assigmnents finished. See you tomorrow.
