My drawing practice has been taking twists and turns. I’m still working through my 100 portraits and practicing the human face using various techniques (as you can see from my digital and pen portraits below), but I’ve also been fascinated by lions lately and above you can see three of the studies I’ve been workingContinue reading “Sketching and Portrait Practice”
Category Archives: Journal
Portraits & Botanical Drawings
I’ve been keeping-on-keeping-on with my portrait practice. Last week I hit portrait 65 of 100 of my portrait practice challenge. I’m happy to say that my ability to see what is in front of me and draw that is improving. This means I am becoming much better at drawing portraits that have a likeness toContinue reading “Portraits & Botanical Drawings”
Mindful Creativity
I’ve been exploring mindful creativity through my art and journal writing practice. It is way of connecting with my inner creativity and continuing to learn that art and writing are tools which bring me completely into the present moment. My portrait practice has slowed but I am continuing to make progress both in creative expressionContinue reading “Mindful Creativity”
Art, Writing and Scotland
I’m circling back around to my arty side this year. In recent years, I have taken a big break from painting and drawing. I needed a breather but now I have realised just how much I have missed my art practice. So, I got myself a moleskine art journal (my first one) and have startedContinue reading “Art, Writing and Scotland”
Learning a new creative skill
Last weekend, after doing some minimising of ‘stuff’ in my house, I wanted to do something creative and different. I wanted to learn a new skill. So, I decided it was time to take the DSLR Camera (my friend owns it and I borrow it from time to time – he’s good to me likeContinue reading “Learning a new creative skill”
Dream Interpretation, Art & Writing
I’m starting this blog post off with some shameless self-promotion. Today I got inspired and made a youtube video on how you can use dream interpretation to help you with your art and writing. Or … at the very least, I had a go at it. Here’s the video. I had loads of fun makingContinue reading “Dream Interpretation, Art & Writing”
Developing the writer’s voice
I dedicate this blog post to L. Frank Baum, who published his children’s book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900. This story has touched millions of people who have read it. And in today’s culture, children everywhere have surely seen the movie adaptation. I grew up watching it. And, it’s hard to believe that thisContinue reading “Developing the writer’s voice”
The Creative Life 