As a very young child I discovered sketching and drawing. Whenever my mother was tired of having me underfoot she would seat me at the large, oak dining table with paper, crayons and pencils and say “Why don’t you take some time and draw something for me?”. What a blessing that was! I don’t think she realized the true gift of discovery she had bestowed upon me. I have seen life through an artist’s viewpoint ever since.
You can too! Regardless of your age, you already have the skills wired into your human psyche. So many people though, never learn to tap into them or even realize they possess them. So, through Mini-Workshops, Social Media and this blog, I share that revelation by setting an example and by helping people tap into the wonderful, satisfying and mindful world of observing life through an artist’s eye.
I hope you tap in, whether through my help or the many other resources available online and in books. It is a part of yourself you will enjoy cultivating as you journey through life.
“You can observe a lot just by watching” — Yogi Berra
This was drawn from a photo reference. I really liked the pose of the hawk but I changed the limb and background to suit the composition. These types of pencil drawings take from three to four hours at this size, even though I try to keep them a bit sketchy. They’re always relaxing and fun, and split over three or more sessions, work well as a way to wind down before turning in for the night.
<3_<3 I just fell in love with this one! Now I get why you took so much time, this is a replica of the reality, beautifully catched Don, I'm so in love with this sketch… I'll share it in my whatsapp status.
Oh, I just see the background is made up, and wow… impressive! It fits the bird perfectly.
Thanks for your kind words Jesus! Glad you enjoy the drawing🙂.
Thanks Jesus! Your commments are always appreciated. Glad you enjoyed the drawing🙂👍.
This is impressive. I love the detail and shading on the tree limb and the background. It all comes together to really make this picture.
Thanks so much for the comment Catherine. Much appreciated! I’m glad you like the drawing and appreciate your observations.🙂