Daily, I toil in a part of nature's paradise. I look out of my office window and see three enormous redwood trees. They form a semi-circle around a little rickety bench. There are days, when I sit on that bench, near these luscious beauties, which I have named "the three sisters". Wondering often, if they could speak, what infinite wisdom would they share. They are infinitely magical to me, changing the lines of their bark to peer at me in all kinds of shapes, color and forms. But, no matter the transformation of these "sisters", they always appear as women, whispering to me, daring me to discover their infinite wisdom. But, I cannot... ... Continue Reading »
Illustration Friday
Caution – IF
I didn't think I would contribute to Illustration Friday (IF), this week. The word "caution" did not stimulate my creative flow...at all. I thought about it all weekend and decided last night, "I'll have to skip the prompt this week". But this morning, daydreaming in my office, staring at my soft plushy bear and surrounded by bears (nick-knacks of the toy variety), I remembered how, when I was little, I thought that dancing with polar bears would be great! (I lived in a very warm climate and thoughts of polar bears was very imaginative). From that thought, I remembered sketching at the Zoo, and how Zoo officials always caution individuals ... Continue Reading »
Wrapped-IF
For me, there is a mysteriousness, magical quality to being wrapped in knowledge, creativity and intelligence. I live In a society, where videos and fashion deems that less is better, I like the idea of being "wrapped". Putting politics, religion and power issues aside, I love the beauty of these women, wrapped, I created them as Muses, contemplative, looking to be called, ready to encourage all forms of creativity. (The original painting "3 Muses" was created and sold in 2008). Today, wrap yourself in the creativity of your muse. Peace to you all. ... Continue Reading »
Modify-IF
I've modified the color for the line drawing of last week's prompt, "Idle." I'm happy that it only took me a couple of days! With my schedule, I need to modify, to enjoy the worthwhile things in life! Please let me know which you like better, the line drawing (posted below this post) or mixed media color (this post)! Happy Week! ... Continue Reading »
Modify-Idle – Illustration Friday
I decided to combined my illustration from last week, "idle", (which I didn't post to IF), with this week's word, "modify". I dream of having "idle" time, it's not something, I've ever had a lot of! So it was very difficult for me to come up with an idea. But, I remember when I was little, I enjoyed taking long baths, and I would hear many complaints from my brothers and sisters, about spending, "too much time in the bath!", so I finally centered on that idea, coupled with the fact, that I'm such a Mama Bear. In a day or so this week, I will hopefully repost this illustration, in color, that will be my modification. You choose whether you ... Continue Reading »
Tango-IF
Tango is a very specific word, so for me, that didn't translate into a lot of different meanings...humph...that was my thinking! Tango, I thought, well, I'll do a couple, dancing a classic tango move. Well, I can't begin to tell you how this simple thought turned into an illustration, that wore me out! :) First, I drew a profile of a woman. I then cut it out using black paper. Next, I drew a rose on a piece of scrap watercolor paper, painted it with ink and water color. Then I drew and outline of a couple doing a tango move and then collaged it, using this week's newspaper coupons. All that was so much fun! Then, the frustration hit the ... Continue Reading »
Hollow – IF
My daughter looked at what I did for this week's prompt and gave me that teenager's rolling of eyes and said, "Hollow tree, I mean Mom, really!" Good thing, I'm not hanging onto her every word! :) Being creatively blocked right now, has left me wanting only to work with little or no color, back down to the basics. So now, I'm concentrating on simplicity. I work at a place with over (150) variety of trees and when I have a chance to notice, I notice the beauty in the hollow of the trees. I see all the beauty of the lines and curvature, but it is in the hollowness that tells the depth of a tree's life. It is what makes you come closer to ... Continue Reading »
