New Leaf Artist

 I was out today and did a few sketches in my new sketchbook. I've been practicing ellipses here and there as well. Reference Painting Reference Photo Reference Painting

 Still listening to Bob Dylan from last time. Spent some time reading and watching the ellipse videos.  I did the first page of ellipses and am still bad at them. On the left are the new ellipses, and the old ones are on the right.  I shouldn't be surprised I haven't gotten any better after two years of no practice. I can do more of this while at work.  I noticed that when I'm drawing ellipses, my arm tenses up. I'm gripping the pen and holding my arm really tight. So that's something to pay attention to. I have to learn to be light, confident, and accurate. Alright, not much progress, but progress none the less. Time for Dinner. Next Start here:  Drawabox.com | Part One: The Basics | Lesson 1: Lines, Ellipses and Boxes | Ellipses Ellipses in Planes (drawabox.com) It's alright ma.

 Took a trip to Blik's in Pasadena and bought a pencil, pen, and eraser. When we returned, we wanted to paint some squirrels in Vermillion VR. Here are the results! Mine: Daughter's:

 Hello, dear blog reader.  This morning, I decided to do some Drawabox practice... But first! I cleared out all my company-supplied equipment. I'm voluntarily going back to the office. I live close to work, so it's not a pain to commute. The work-home separation will help my focus and work and home. It also allows me more flexibility in setting up my personal space... imagine having my own personal space in my own home. Just saying that feels great. We'll see how I feel after a spending some days sitting alone in the office and all that comes with that. I'll let you know how that goes.  Music: "Bringing It All Back Home" by Bob Dylan, how fitting. Without further ado, let us draw! Watching/reading Drawabox ellipse videos, I ran out of time for now. I will be back with some ellipse practice drawings soon.

 I didn't draw much recently, but I did draw these replacement nibs for Apple Pencil. I also got some watercolor stuff from BLICKS! That one brush is way too big! I was out on my feet yesterday, so I turned in early. I'm planning some practice tonight, but I also need to get some exercise. See you soon.

The Drawabox 50% rule. 50% study, 50% play. Nobody said fun. I'm trying to maintain a 50% drawing for play, but it's hard right now. When you start out, you don't know what you are doing or how to do it.  He says don't use a reference if you have to rely on it. So you aren't copying stuff. You are imagining it and drawing it. Well, I'm going to do an exercise from Keys to Drawing and call it close enough. Music "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan" by Bob Dylan. I've never been able to get past his style. I have to imagine I'd like it if I'd really listen to it. Hasn't stuck in all these years. Keys to Drawing Project 1A-Feet.  Sketched it out on paper and imported it into Procreate for some lines and color. I rushed through it, but it came out pretty good. I'll have to remember to slow down and add more detail. Music: "Please Please Me" by The Beatles. Man, my dad had a Beatles Greatest Hits cassette in his car and we would li...