Most times of the year, I tend to have many creative projects on the go, all at varying stages. Some forming shape in my head, some at the squib stage in my sketchbook, and some realizing their final form. At the moment though, there are two in-progress projects that I want to share: #echowithme and #inktober2014.
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Back in October 2012, I took a workshop called “Pencils Down” with Mark Baskinger and William Bardel. Ever since then, I’ve been trying to get back into the habit of sketching. I now regularly carry a sketchbook with me, along with some technical pens and markers and can be found sketching on the bus, at lunch, on my couch, during meetings, etc. Rather than fall back on my old drawing style that I went into college with (copying real items with the goal of matching as closely as possible), I’m drawing out of my head. This approach has resulted in a real mix in terms of quality, but has also turned out some creative pieces that I’m really pleased with. Regular practice has made me more patient, detailed and open… I can see an improvement and I’m hooked again. Feels good!
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I’m just back from my yearly trip to the Winnipeg Folk Festival. This was my 10th year and it was fantastic as always… lots of time with friends, good music, total relaxation. This year I brought a hammock along (a very good addition) and I tried to sketch a little every day. I also took a couple of photos that I’ve shared below. Now I’m off to continue my summer vacation… next stop, cabin.
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This week, I sketched for a little while every day. Usually just abstract notions, but sometimes, rough scenes. I forced myself to use thicker markers, even though at times it made my sketches feel messy (I like the precise lines of my technical pens). I doodled on the couch while watching tv shows I wasn’t really into, or while relaxing on the couch enjoying the sound of my family chatting around me. I’ve been finding it fun to lose myself in the page for a little while.
I’d find it amusing to hear what you see in each of these sketches. For example, a couple of people told me Day 190 looked like an old-school platform jumper game.
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More sketching this week… since starting my 365two project, I’ve already filled a whole sketchbook. This week saw the transition to a new one. Not much to say really, other than to keep an eye out for my spelling mistake on a three letter word (a sign of my sleepiness perhaps?).
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This week I took it easy… doing simple drawings in my sketchbook and taking an Instagram shot or two. I realize that these sketches must look so amateur, but the point is that I’m wanting to sketch again, and I can tell that my patience is already increasing. I’m spending a bit more time on each drawing and rather than replicating things exactly, I’m trying to draw more loosely out of my head. It’s nice to carry around a sketchbook again (feels like an old friend).
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