Sketch book.....

So here is a way that to do something in my sketch book when I am not really feeling like creating.

These are a great reference as well I always end up getting inspired and creating after I do one of these reference pages.

Another idea-! I will be doing is lettering work. So creating my own lettering Alphabet.... I really want to take a calligraphy class.

Sketch Book 10-4-2011

I thought I would share some Watercolor drawings out of my sketch book.... I have been trying to draw every day even if it is only for a few minutes. Wow- I am so out of practice. This took me almost 2.5 hours to work on. When in the past it would have been only an hours or so. Now, I know why all my teachers in art school said, "Always always draw everyday." This one is done with watercolor, fountain pen black ink and a technical red pen. Totally free form, no pencil drawing done before. I will be sharing more of these works.
Enjoy the day. sarinda

Brain Freeze.

So as I realize that the time has somewhere floated away.

Where has the time gone to. I have plenty that I have done and have not been idle. Fragmented thought- I always remind people to take the time to do for themselves in some indulgent way. I need to take my own advice. As I have been very busy with glass commissions and I am truly grateful. Keep them coming... I also need to stoke the flame that lives within. With a Commitment to self - work in my Journal EVERYday even if only 10 min. This is not an option but a requirement for healthy living. With that I am off to attend to the many tasks at hand and set aside time this evening to draw.

More Birthday Cards....

Mom's Day....

As I was searching images on my computer. I came across one and could not resist this "Perfect Memory".

Journaling:

One of my favorite photos that has ever been taken. I just love it. The perfect timing and the warm sun on our faces. This is truly a moment when all is right. I am proud to be your Mom. Every time I look at it I can't help but smile. Happy Mother's Day 2011.

New Birthday Cards

Here are some new ways of using your plastic containers that hold all the great scrapbooking goods you get.

I have cut off the sharp edges of the plastic container. So there is just a flat piece of plastic. Then emboss it with an embossing folder of your choice. Die cut out flowers or any shape. I think butterflies would work very nicely.

This has a great three dimentional look to it.

Play and experiment-

Enjoy-!

Sarinda