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	How to sketch by now I sleep in It took me 1 year It made me brave "School forced me back on the wagon " How I did it: Now that I have to sketch, its gotten easier and I rely heavily on my pen when a good idea pops up. Its also been a good time passer for all the hours stuck in boring classes. I would like to do more nature sketching though. And more sketching what I see - practice the old draw what you know, not what you think you know... Jan 04, 2009, 10:49PM PST \| 0 comments \| 1 cheer

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How I did it: Someone took the humph to something they thought I'd said and sent back all the Christmas gifts, I'd sent. In the midst of my sadness, my friend and daughter came to my aid, pointing out that one of the returned gifts was a visitors book with space for comments and space for a drawing of the visit. I was encouraged to imagine I'd made a visit to a stately home and using names like Lady Caterwaul or Mr Gummidge as visitors, commented on t… Read how I did it…

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A must 20 months ago

I got a call today from a professor at one of the schools I applied to who gave me some great feedback on my application and why it was not selected. He was a very nice guy and I am so grateful for his constructive criticism. His main point was that my portfolio was very strong from a professional stand-point, but lacked interpretation and expression. That I did a good job in presenting the strength in the work I have done. But, both in content and presentation, it is more suited for getting a job and is seen as a negative in the eyes of grad school. What I need is to show them where my work is headed and why that is an exciting contribution to their institution.

This totally clicks with me. In my current job I am so used to writing reports and explaining concepts. I have felt my creative voice muzzled for some time. He said – include free hand sketches and works of art. This used to be my foundation and the main reason I want to go back to school. Now I feel like have an obligation to myself and to my career to find that freedom of expression once again! There is a lot of fear which keeps me from picking up a pencil. Fear of not being able to create to my own high standards. But that is all bull shit and I am throwing it out the window. From now on the apex of my focus will be to foster my imagination.

I have lots of ideas and grand schemes, but bottom line is – one sketch a day. Do or die. No matter the quality. I’ve got to start by greasing the rusty wheels.

Apr 19, 2008, 10:23PM PDT | 2 cheers | 1 comment

now I sleep in insistantly inconsistant

At long last 22 months ago

I lifted the mighty pen. I have a beautiful sketch book given to me by a good friend. I love sketch books, but the more I love them he harder it is to use them. I want every mark to be perfect. Ridiculous.

After a short meditation I felt inspired and tried a first drawing of my viburnum – attempting to draw what I see. Mostly frustrating. But I pushed myself to loosen up and did a quick self portrait while trying to keep my eyes off the page. I am quite pleased with how it turned out.

Feb 13, 2008, 12:47PM PST | 3 cheers | 0 comments