I'm currently working on another illustration for IF's "match" topic. I will post just as soon as completed, thanks!

After a quick lunch at Paradise Bakery, I sat inside and sketched a mannequin in a furrier's window. The vest was a deep blue luxurious fur which "matched" (Illustration Friday) the designer jeans perfectly. After drawing so many "live" models, drawing a mannequin did present it's challenges.


This past year has been a period of considerable growth for me in many ways. I feel as if I am finally coming into my own. With each illustration I explore, I discover new things about msyelf and my work which has given me immense pleasure. Through self discovery, I have new direction and a path. Things are much more in "focus". I think "wisdom" would best describe knowledge of understanding oneself and ones surroundings. What a source of power and confidence wisdom brings!

While at my parents I sat and sketched this bust of a young woman that sat upon a writing desk. It measures about 24 inches in height and 18 inches across. I believe it to be alabaster. So sad that this art form seems to have diminished over the years.

A blind contour for "cool". Also for EDM's challenge "cold." Cool is watching my sons play hockey. I use to spend 5-6 nights a week in an ice hockey arena {COOL} while my oldest son practiced and played travel hockey. My youngest son played a bit of ice hockey but he favored roller hockey in the summer (HOT). They both played roller hockey and traveled back and forth between Ontario, Canada and Michigan, for the Michitario Games each summer. Pure magic watching them play hockey. Above, my oldest playing for the Sarnia Sting ice hockey team. He scored the most goals on his team.

A blind contour is when you draw something without looking at your paper. Try it!
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