An incorrigible hagengages my loneliness –like an assassin sniffing outany scent of vulnerability I am lowering standardsthis history of imprisonmentenabling inappropriate openings I cry for new perspectiveponder after boundariesintending to defend Like an unwanted bullseyeI am pursued on repeatmalice considering mea problem to be solved Who is this old womanwhose thoughts are daggerswho calls upon […]
I know that abyss –swallowed up as I waspunch-drunk on darkness Bled as I emerged,each reach a scrape –there was release too Revived now, I honourthat passage, recognizethe making of a woman. (Making of a Woman first appeared here, December 2021. Image: self portrait in ink)
I love these VJ! This sounds like such an interesting challenge. I hope you’ll share your whole two weeks’ worth once you’re done with them. From what I see here already, I know you’re going to have a fabulous collage of images once you’re done!
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Thanks Terri. They don’t get much better, lol
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Amazing, VJ! That’s just wild to me that you aren’t looking at what you draw!
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It’s actually a cool effect. Thanks Susi
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You’re welcome. I’m going to have to give it a try!
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Wonderful, VJ. I can’t wait to try it.
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Thanks, VJ. The drawings plus colour are great. And it looks like fun. I can’t wait to try it.
I just started two weeks of Sketchbook Revival – free art workshops online and I am especially enjoying blind contour drawing!!
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That’s awesome.
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Wow…wow…and wow! I love all of these! Especially in this collage – all together! 🥰
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Thanks! So much fun
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You’ve done amazingly well. I wouldn’t even get the face looking human if I tried. 💕
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Hahaha. You might be surprised
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Okay, I’ll try. Does one close the eyes or look in a mirror?
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Look in the mirror and concentrate on your face. Don’t look at the page.
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Great. One day, I’ll try
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What an interesting challenge, VJ! I love how different moods are reflected in the drawings.
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Thanks Eugi.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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I love blind contour drawing. These are wonderful–adding color is a great idea. (K)
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Thanks K
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I love this, VJ! In Kindergarten for my kids, they draw a self-portrait every month. It’s a fascinating exercise in self-awareness at that age — and maybe beyond!
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What a good idea. I find it amazing that there is actually resemblance.
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What an interesting challenge. Your group of images actually make sense to me.
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Thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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