Day 2381: ...in reality, maybe 40 steps?

Layers: junk mail collage, tissue & digital.

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My Sketchbook Project journal is due in two weeks.

I started on a spread, and have one left to go.

step 1

Since the sketchbook paper is so thin, 

I added old newsprint to strengthen the pages.

step 2

Then adding a thin brown paper bag ...

 

step 3

wanting to minimize the background, but not lose it.

Using a dictionary page, and mark-making on various tissues.

 

step 4

step 5

Adding torn magazine text.

step 6

Mixing in red mark-making on tissue.

 

step 7

It says seven steps, but in reality, maybe 40 steps?

 Lots of layers.

 I have mentioned, I follow artist John Arbuckle's blog faithfully.

Today he mentioned, " Sometimes I just hate computers 

as there are times when I can't find what I am looking for and 

then all of a sudden it appears." I responded, "It does seem 

that files on the computer are like sock lost in the dryer?"

Haven't you had that happen? Either one, or both?

A smile for Friday ...

Day 2297: ... a lot of laughing and fun today.

faces: ink brush drawing & watercolor, work in progress.

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Week 2 of Art Supply Warehouse/Catalyst class series ...

** 2 THURSDAYS left, NOVEMBER 15 &  29, 2018  10AM - 1PM

Two more Thursday to enjoy three uninterrupted hours just for you with projects focused on creating unique portraits. Using collage, graphite, acrylic, watercolor, paint markers, ink & more during a relaxed fun class. Each session try out a different techniques and combine as many mediums as you wish. All materials provided. 

Photos from Week 1, here.

Ages: 16+. REGISTRATION: $ $45 per class,

Information or sign up on line, here.

My day started out with Harriet meeting me outside 

the class, thanking me that she can now draw faces! 

Made my day!

The class started with a magazine face, sanded down 

to eliminate some, then re-drawn to suit themselves,

and add collage. Just a fun exercise for loosening up.

 

by Harriet

Brownie points for exaggeration & experimentation.

by Laurie

by Cheryl

by Kenshin

 

by Julie

by Susan

by Connie

The class had requested to do postcard faces, so we did.

Nice to be able to cater to the class wishes.

I demonstrated my approach, as we did the face work last week.

demo

I demonstrated with ink brush & watercolor,

then added collage.

demo

Then they got to work, some jumped right in, some practiced.

by Laurie (L), Susan (center) & Cheryl (R) works in progress.

by Harriet

by Kenshin

by Connie

by Connie

by Julie

by Cheryl

by Julie

by Connie

by Julie

Personally, I like art that surprises & art where 

you can tell the artist had fun doing it.

There was a lot of laughing and fun today.

Can you tell?

A smile for Friday ...

Day 2282: ...a scrap of the scribbles or markings.

home;: old photo, handmade paper collage on card

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I wanted to make a thank you card for Connie.

I found some black cards that seemed perfect.

I decided to use some asemic mark making on tissue paper.

The envelopes all have a scrap of the scribbles or markings.

I caught a couple in progress ...

but most were finished before I thought to photograph them.

I really enjoy making personal cards.

Easy, fun & hopefully more meaningful.

Are you watching the World Series?

a "not a big screen" tv.

Portland artist Amy Duncan coined the name shelfies ...

during the game, I shot my shelfies.

Believe it or not, I have sold, given and donated most of my books.

Most of these are journals. TMI?

82 degrees, Sunny, Santa Ana, CA

* Lunch with Demura Sense, Jess, Mei, & Robert 

before Demure Sensei leaves for Panama tomorrow,

and someone forgot to take a photo.

For FB Throwback Thursday ...

me @ 3, Hollywood CA

A smile for Thursday ...