Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out.
How often do we get to slow down? To be tranquil is to relax, to be in the moment, to be calm, to be-here-now.
My contributions for the day! First, a rock “duck” – that intriguingly simple pile of rocks, small or large, by the beach, a stream, or on a mountain top. To me, the epitome of zen.
And then, the peace and comfort of a good friend or loved one.
I used a water brush and water-soluble graphite, specifically as illustrated below.
Inktober is here! Time to get out the ink and pen and brush and paper and work in black and white and shades of grey. You can find more about it here! And here is the official list to work from.
Now let’s think about this – it’s October, Halloween is creeping up on us, evil is in our thoughts (maybe). So – poisonous and apples. Here are first contributions – a day late – but we shall persevere!
I am continuing the simple task of a sketch or watercolor or ink-and-watercolor every day while I have time. I admit I am afraid to go much further than that. Why? Good question.
Charlie over at Doodlewash set up a September paint-along calendar – something I think he does every month. September 1st is orange cats. September is Pet Rocks. Initially, I thought I would combine the two, but the fact is, Pet Rocks are not in my lexicon of “things I like” so I thought I’d just go with the orange cat.
I think it will be fun to at least get some inspiration from whatever subject near the date I pick up a brush. Sometimes some structure or direction helps you get off your dupa and get moving.
Have you ever tried drawing animals? Cats and rats or mice seem to be ones I “get”!
Sometimes life just keeps you busy . . . or you lose inspiration . . . or something.
I promised myself I would sit down and draw or paint today. I’m glad I did. And a flower so lovely as a lupine (get those Monty Python lines out of your head!) is a nice way to return to something set aside because of other things.
Ink, Yarn & Beer 