Fearless Friday, Painting with Markers

I wanted to experiment, and see if it was possible to get the look of a painted canvas with markers on paper The painting below, “Elaine” was my model I did a preliminary sketch, keeping the pencil lines very light so they wouldn’t show through the markers I chose the colors I wanted to use … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, Eye of the Tiger

  Let’s draw a tiger today!         This photo source was my inspiration I like the way the face is cropped, I feel like it heightens the drama       Pick a start point when you start your drawing and then go on to add the rest of the elements   … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, The Importance of Drawing

I recently read an article on Artists Network about how drawing regularly can enhance your painting, photography, just about anything you do creatively Even if you are an accomplished artist, the act of drawing regularly will increase your skills to be able to see things differently…see new colors, tones and values…discover even more about light … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, Sweet Holiday Citrus Wreath

  A great way to brighten your January is with citrus fruits         Oranges and grapefruit are at their peak in wintertime USA, and when I drew this citrus laden wreath earlier this fall, it was not only with the holidays in mind, but also the wintertime blues       I … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, Fall Vignette

  With pumpkins on my mind this week, a little pumpkin art was a must!       Simple sketch with a waterproof .04 liner pen               Coloring from lights to darks                   The sunflower petals have a slightly lighter shade … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, Alphabet Challenge

A lot of people are doing monthly challenges of one sort of the other, and there are lots of fun artsy challenges you can join or do, on instagram, on line, etc.     Since I’m usually 5 minutes late to everything, 😳  I didn’t start this on the first of the month as most … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, Fresh Fall Figs

Is is still hot where you are?   😅     It is hot and humid on the Gulf coast, typical for August,  so I have been drawing inside, in the AC     I have been exploring and experimenting with all kinds of art supplies, dusting off some old ones and trying out some new, … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, “Experimenting”

I have been trying out some new supplies and my Sketching Station is growing     Everything is arranged on this tray for ease of use and transporting to any spot for drawing     I realized earlier this year that a lot of my markers and pens were ancient It was time to explore … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, When Life Gives You Lemons

I love to flip through books and magazines a take a quick photo with my phone of something that catches my eye, like this refreshing lemon-lime cooler   source I love to draw and sketch with pen and colored pencils, it’s not messy, so you can do it anywhere     Don’t over think, try … Continue reading