Days 2, 3 & 4...

Here are my ink only sketches for days 2, 3 and 4... (because Jessica wants to know);)

Some collected seashells...
 




















Petey at my feety...

 

This day I used colored, water soluble felt pens, and added a wash (2nd photo)

Everyday Matters

or otherwise known as EDM, Everyday Matters is an online sketching support group, of sorts.  I discovered them recently via flickr where there is a pool that members can contribute photos of their sketches into.  EDM  has a very long list (287 so far and counting!) of 'drawing prompts' which I've printed out to give me ideas and inspiration for my doodles.  The creative prompts have been helpful for me in getting back to my love of art.  Here are some of the sketches, and simple watercolors I've done so far, oldest to newest... 

EDM #1 draw a shoe

EDM #136 - Draw or paint something that's alive - a living thing - animal or plant

EDM #34 Draw a fall leaf

EDM #44 Draw an animal - a pet, a zoo animal, a stuffed one

 EDM #116 - Draw something green

Everyday Matters  #287 Draw Something Colorful

Everyday Matters #235 'draw a butterfly'

Today I did this colored pencil sketch 'en plein air' at a park while waiting for Jesse to get out of classes.
EDM #22 draw the moon 

If you are interested in joining the sketchy folk at Everyday Matters here are some pertinent links where you can find more information.  The Yahoo group is FULL of very encouraging artists of all levels, including some impressive authors and professionals too!

The Everyday Matters Yahoo group

Danny Gregory's blog, which EDM grew out of back in 2004

Everyday Matters Flickr group

I love tea-cups and coffee mugs and blogs about the same!

I also love art blogs... today one of my favorite art blogs 'Greetings from Kimberly Shaw'  (http://kimberlyshaw.typepad.com/my_weblog/  she paints GORGEOUS tea cup cards and gifts) posted about a give-away at another blog, so I'm passing on the opportunity, and a gorgeous blog all about Transfer Ware.  Nancy's Daily Dish... check it out!  She often includes amazing recipes and her table decor design is exquisite!  Enjoy.  ;o)

http://nancysdailydish.blogspot.com/