Goodbyes tarnishfaith, like ashesscattered My heart grows dismissal,craves a balm of connectionseeks quiet harbour Remind me what it feels like to be safebreath nurturing life,love a rhythmic flow In meditationI reach for peaceimagine salvation But this wayward chaosunrestrainedcements me in doubt Tainted intentionsI lift up to the Universea tempest without hope My soul incubates malicea […]
Stories have power. Parents, teachers, public speakers, and therapists understand that the secret to engaging an audience or connecting with others is through illustration: storytelling. I see it in the eyes of the my grandchildren, who love to hear tales of family history. I’ve seen in the eyes of students, when recognition and understanding light […]
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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