by Linda | Aug 23, 2012 | my creative journal
A while back I had the honor of being interviewed by Sister Diane over at CraftyPod. We talked about drawing fearlessly and how much it means to me to simply “doodle.” Go ahead and check out the free podcast and let me know what you think -> (free for a few more days only!)
In the midst of vacation and the scorching summer heat here in Italy, I had forgotten to post about the podcast earlier. But it’s not too late to listen in. I hope that sharing my thoughts will help to spur others into the hobby of drawing. I really do feel that it’s one of those skills we should all learn to a certain extent, like reading and speaking and dance! We all did those things as kids with no second thoughts. And how wonderful was that freedom in our childhood years? It’s all apart of enabling yourself to express your feelings and thoughts in different ways. Through words, through images, through movement…
How do you feel about drawing and does it help your creative process even though your art might not be in illustration or visual media? Any comments or thoughts you would like to share?
by Linda | Jul 27, 2012 | my creative journal
Girls are definitely my default doodle. When nothing else comes to mind, just draw a girl, give her some attitude… and that’s that.
by Linda | Jul 7, 2012 | my creative journal
Decided to do a bit more experimentation with stitching and transforming one of my drawings into the language of thread. It can definitely get tricky with the details, but I love the results. Fun fun!
by Linda | Jun 30, 2012 | my creative journal
Years ago, I started a embroidery stitch sampler, but never completed it. I got stuck on a square and the project was soon abandoned. But my love for embroidery still lives on. I think of stitching as drawing with thread… it’s just so darn cute! At least, that’s the style I gravitate towards.
This past week, I’ve finally gotten around to dusting off my incomplete sampler after signing up for a class with Amy Powers at Big Picture Classes – Happy Go Lucky Stitchalong!
I was able to get past the square of my puppy’s face, then added a few more squares. It’ll still be a slow going project since I’m a slow stitcher, but I’m happy to have started up again. Suddenly, I have all these ideas for stitching my drawings on things.
Do you like to embroider and stitch in your creative endeavors?
by Linda | Jun 25, 2012 | my creative journal
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted, but I’m still here and creating behind the scenes. I’ve simply taken a lot of time off from the online digital world. Living and experiencing… without the thought of posting and sharing about it. Everyone should take a break, once in a while. But I’m feeling the urge to share, so for now, let me show you a little peek of what’s going on in my art studio.
I’ve been playing with paint and bits and bobs of materials I have lying around. Art journaling is a fun and relaxing activity, and I’m trying to loosen up and explore more, going through a new book – Brave Intuitive Painting-Let Go, Be Bold, Unfold!: Techniques for Uncovering Your Own Unique Painting Style (find it on Amazon). I love Flora Bowley’s work and since I’m too far away for an in-person workshop, I thought the book would be a low-cost alternative.
