Card Giveaway

Daily practice only works if one is committed to practicing for improvement. That being said, I drew 'Julia' again today- twice. Man. If she didn't hire me yesterday, for sure today was out.

The sketch on the right was done in the morning and the other was at night. I hoped a few hours between sketches might settle my mind enough to get a new perspective, and I was right.

I'm beginning to loathe pencil sketching. To think I used to draw in pencil as my main medium just shows how willingly I used to make things difficult for no reason. I thought I had so much control with pencil, and I did, but I think I had a greater rein on my patience back then, too.

I just cannot believe the difference I'm the two sketches today. They are supposed to be the same person! My confidence is only slightly shaken, but I have faith the sketching will get better over the course of the month. But it is shaken.

I will practice. I will take the time to study how the pros do it, because that's how I learned with the saxophone. Intuition and feel for the subject should help, but cannot be the sole provider for help. Ugh. It's hard work.

Just when I think it's fine...

A long distance look helps me see how far off I am- and how close. It's frustrating. Some curves just don't translate well to paper.

On another note, it is time to think Holiday Cards. I have a few ideas, a friend gave me another, and I'm open to hearing from you. If I use your idea, I will give you a set of twelve cards for free! Perhaps you'll need to buy more (?)... You probably have more than twelve friends? It's a good deal, believe me.

So, start thinking about the Holidays.
What do you want in the perfect card?
What colors would you like to see on it?
Post on the funkycaine FB page to let me know.

I will let you know if your idea has been chosen by Friday, September 20.

Woo hoo!
Have some fun!