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EDM Challenge #3

glaucia — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:53:07 +0000

Draw a bag, wallet or purse

This is a bag which Erin made for me. If you’re in the market for a unique bag, she’s the one to talk to.

I need a new one, in fact, because this one’s life, unfortunately has run it’s course, after being designed and made just for me. I’ve had it for 2.5 years, I think, and have used it all over. Erin, what should we do next?

Another good reason to order a bag from Erin is because she’s taking a mission trip to Swaziland, Africa, and this will help her fund the trip.

This drawing will help me remember this great bag long after it’s usefulness!

everyday matters in 2009

glaucia — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:38:58 +0000

I think I’ve discovered that I’m my own worst enemy. I’m far too scatter-brained and unfocused in my artistic efforts, to accomplish those things which I’d like to accomplish with my art the most.
I have come to realize that I need some very specific and attainable tasks/goals and schedules, in order to keep me motivated and moving forward. And I simply need to produce more art, if I am ever going to make art I love, sell anything and get over the voices in my head that tell me otherwise.
When talking recently with Rubens, who’s in a master of arts program at Rhode Island School of Design, he encouraged me to just make art; not worry about outcome, style or any other thing that might hinder the creativity. I appreciated the pep talk!
This morning I was thinking about what I want to do most. I want to do art. I want to draw and paint. I want to focus on that! and only that! There are lots of other things that fight for my attention, i.e. my photography, the occasional design work, my recent love of birds, knitting and other craft projects and all the things that come with the mom and wife and territory. Not to mention my time on the computer.
So, much like November, which was a very productive month, I will be making art everyday. Mostly attempting the everyday challenge list and/or painting. I will try to post my work as often as possible, but posting won’t be my priority. I will continue to covet your comments. I know they help me to keep going.

I also hope to go thru the Artist’s Way book, because I finally got my own copy as a Christmas present from Fabio.
All this will be part of getting closer to God.

Here’s my first EDM Challenge #1 – Draw a Shoe

More tomorrow….

how to make a journal of your life

glaucia — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:51:04 +0000

I’ve been reading a tiny book with that title, by Danny Price.

I’d been wanting it for some time, and I finally got it last week. There’s not much to read. It’s lots of sketchy drawings which the artist drew over the course of years, I’m guessing, and put them in the book, along with tips and thoughts about how one can take the time to better keep a record of their daily lives. Not in a monotonous, diary with every detail – sort of way, but with slices of life, and in his(and my case) with drawings of such moments.

I’ve been trying to do just that, these last few days. I’m not having a specific art project to tackle this month, so I’m trying to at least do quick sketches here and there, in a moment’s time. It seems that people always love them, and it helps me remember interesting things and places later on…

Here are the latest 2…

What things will you remember from last week. Just because they weren’t major, doesn’t mean they weren’t important…

30 places – a hotel room

glaucia — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:03:11 +0000

Making quick sketches seems to be no problem. I am able to sketch just about anywhere, and make quick work of it, if I choose.

Yesterday, we went and met my parents in Stroudsburg for a late lunch, while they were on a weekend getaway from New York City. Afterwards, we went and hung out in their hotel room. The kids played a few games with grandma, Fabio talked about computer hard drives with Raquel, my dad was working on his sermon, and I drew the hotel room.

pen drawing on moleskine

It’s fun to have these journal-like slices of life.

How are you keeping a record of your life? Whether great or small, fun or difficult, each moment is valuable, and worth remembering.