Sketching

All my life, I have been a sketcher, doodler, nothing fancy. I could hack my way along, but I’ve never received any formal training. It’s been something that I have always had a desire to do and thanks to YouTube, You can learn anything! I’m quite grateful to those that generously share their talents with us on literally Every topic.

As you explore around YouTube, You can start to refine the things that you are most interested in and before long, You are being presented with exactly the videos that will help you the most. Yes, You can go to art school, but lets face it, You can more easily learn at home.

I bought a large sketch journal so that I could try drawing, well… larger. My focus has been figures, specifically women’s faces. I would say that the only drawback with my approach is that it soon became clear that I wanted it to be something of a diary of Finished pieces, rather than just messy attempts. You might be happier with pages of practicing. For me, I think it’s fun to have two journals. One for each.

It’s impossible for me to not add color. No, she didn’t have flowers on her head in her pic, but who could resist? : )

My goal is to feel like the drawings are dimensional, rather than flat. I have so much to learn about contrast, scale and light. Inch by inch, day by day, I will improve. The piece above, is something that I am working on for an Art Call that I am participating in. I’ll tell You about it, soon.

Fiber Artists San Antonio 45th Annual Juried Show

I’m happy to announce that this Mixed Media Clay Sculpture was selected by juror Sue Benner, to be included in the FASA annual show. It’s a real honor for me to be included. Pieces must have included fibers, paper and fabrics, with the theme… Threads of Magic. Perfect opportunity for my Ceramic Hand pointing to the Magicians Show!

I invite you to join me at the Opening Reception on Friday, October 11, 2019 from 6:00-8:00pm, at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Kelso Art Center, where awards will be announced by Ms. Benner. This piece is available for purchase at the show which will run through November 15, 2019. If you are unable to attend and are interested in the piece, You can contact me here, through this website.

I hope to see You there!

What am I Reading?

Finally, I’m also reading the Book of Matthew, in the Bible. I’m really an Old Testament kind of girl, but the story of the Good News in the Gospels, can’t be beat.

For Body and Soul