Thursday, February 16, 2012

Back to Basics

Between work and my online Misty Mawn class I was taking, I haven't been up for air in a while.  I haven't really made any "finished" pieces, mostly just working on going back to the basics and learning things in a different way, as I've been entirely self-taught. It's been wonderful just to get to watch her work so much... Getting out of my comfort zone and trying new things, or trying things differently is very good for me. I still have much work to do in the class, although it's technically over.  She's leaving the site up for a year, which I'll need if I want to actually accomplish all the homework assignments. I'll post a couple of pictures of sketches I did for the class, just to prove I haven't been a total sloth!


FYI, I ran out of room for the skeleton's feet, and when I came home from work the next day my significant other had taped brightly colored clown shoes to the bottom. He was quite amused with himself...

This is from a picture of me holding my nephew - there's something a little off with my nose...


2 comments:

  1. Wow your skeleton is impressive.... I'd like to see him with the shoes!!!!

    Your sketch of you and your nephew is so sweet... you may think the nose is a bit 'off' - I think its a gorgeous piece. I love how your nephew is looking at you and his chubby cheeks and baby hair!

    Thank you for visiting my blog and for your sweet comment. I had fun visiting yours!

    Karenx

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  2. Hi,
    I found your blog through visiting Missy K! I fell in love the your plaster/encaustic piece -it's beautiful - the colours are so gentle and it all works so well - lovely! Your pencil drawings are also so lovely - very delicate.
    I have really enjoyed browsing your blog and I'm sure I'll be back!

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