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I wanted to experiment with using my non-dominant hand for doodling, so as I sat on the couch watching a Lifetime movie I put my left hand to work and this is what resulted. I also used my left hand for the coloring...I was going to give myself a break because I thought the markers might leak and then "ruin" my doodle because my left hand does not color as quickly as my right. However, I am happy with the way it turned out and I only see a couple smudges!
This is a bonus doodle that came out when I posed my pen over a tiny notebook. I really like her earrings and her neck tattoo.
I was in an orderly mood when I drew this!
I wanted to see if I could make a piece that was curl-free and I think I succeeded.
I could not bear to make straight edged rectangles, so I made them slightly curvy which I think makes them softer.
These make me think of candy and confetti and sprinkles...like the ones I enjoyed on my chocolate cupcake yesterday!
** looking forward to tonight's episode of Ugly Betty
** wanting to take a trip to Target to see what cute shirts are available
** trying to drink more water than coffee each day!
** reducing clutter and loving the open spaces that result
** delighted with how quickly Kodak Gallery processed my photo order
** happy my friend likes to play UNO...even when she beats me!
** enjoying the scent of a baked apple candle
** trying to remember to put on deodorant before I leave the house to get groceries
** getting a haircut after 16 weeks
** making an appointment for my next haircut....in 7 weeks
** ordering some personalized stamps with one of my doodles on them
** watching the latest episode of Glee with my housemate and laughing loudly
** a manicure that lasted a whole week (thanks Nette!)
** returning books to the library...giving myself permission to return them unread
** opening my email in the evening to find a flood of comments from fellow AEDM participants
** feeling a sense of community online and thinking it is time to participate more in real life communities
** looking at the amazing photos of My Parents Were Awesome
** signing up with Ebates and Shop at Home...why did it take me so long to join the world of Fat Cash Back?!
** looking through the Art Every Day Month group on Flickr and getting constantly inspired
** realizing I like art AND photography AND reiki AND eft and I don't need to choose just one
I doodled and colored this while catching up on my weekly TV shows.
I caught up on Monk, Real Housewives of OC, Brothers & Sisters and 1/2 of the finale of Mad Men.
I am thinking of cutting this piece into a collection of postcards and maybe altering them further before sending them out as gratitude notes. Stay tuned!
I signed up for Notes from the Universe a couple years ago and some mornings they fit perfectly with my day.
This note was a great way to start my Tuesday!
Today I chose to revisit some photos from a September trip to the beach with my family. Last week I started experimenting with layering photos and quickly became addicted to this new art form!
The top photo is my sweet niece dancing on the deck of the condo we rented. It had a great view of the ocean and I layered two ocean shots on top of her to capture some of the waves, which echo her movements!
The bottom photo is from our final day at the beach...my niece spent time with grandma and grandpa enjoying the cold waves.
I am so grateful for my digital camera and the time and ability to process and experiment with photos! Oh yes, and I am grateful for my sweet niece and her cool dance moves!
This morning I purposely put my journal in my bag before heading out the door to church, knowing I would doodle during the sermon!
A part of me feels that posting another doodle is a cop-out for Art Every Day Month...on some level I believe I need to take this month to try new and increasingly difficult pieces of art.
I pondered adding watercolor to this piece, as a way of clearly differentiating it from my previous doodles but ultimately decided my art is ok...Just As It Actually Is.
** receiving feedback on my art from participants of Art Every Day Month
** allowing myself to accept the kind words and thoughtful observations about my art
** giving feedback on the art of participants of Art Every Day Month
** an early Thanksgiving dinner...including the best sweet potato dish I've ever tasted
** listening to a podcast with Robert Moss...he has a soft, sweet voice and opens my mind to new thoughts
** getting engrossed in a Martha Grimes mystery...snuggled up in bed with a cup of coffee and a small portion of chocolate
** receiving a photo book I created in today's mail
** an early birthday dinner...including my mom's delicious Chicago style pizza
** accepting an unexpected offer of a ride to the bank this morning
** walking home in the rain and having my umbrella remain rightside out
