I desperately needed the therapeutic, decompressing assistance of some art time yesterday so I made some time and cracked open the pages of my neglected art journal. I had not experimented with any of the items in my December Art Snacks box so I reached for that and decided to see what emerged on the page. As is so often the case, what I drew was a female figure. I gave her completely unrealistic anatomy as far as the arms are concerned (I have literally no idea why) and, thanks to the nature of the media in the box, I kept the figure monochromatic. The pop of colour came from a bold red, chunky paint pen. The nib was much larger than I am used to working with so attempting leaves was probably – definitely – a challenge too far. However, leaves aside, I am pleased with how the page turned out and am definitely pleased that I was able to benefit from some time at my art table.
I like the disconnected arms and rings of leaves…art does have a way of reconnecting us back to ourselves.
Thanks, Sharon. Art decompresses me in a way that nothing else does. It helps my mind mellow out a bit and helps me feel more balanced. I am so glad I discovered art journaling so that I can enjoy the process of creating and benefit from that without fretting about the outcome.
I couldn’t agree more.
Art is art,but I think I may have seen her at Walmart the other day.
Ha ha!
I love her arms. Just saying.
Thanks! I don’t know what brainwave led me to draw them that way but I like it too. I also like that it freed me up from having to worry about angles and proportions.
I’m glad you got some self-care art time!! Good for you!!! And the drawing is fun too!! All the best to you in this new year!
Thank you. I’m determined to more consistently preserve my art time this year.
Three cheers for that!! I, for one, am 100 percent in your corner cheering you on!