Art Every Day Month (AEDM) Day 6 - 11

I fell a bit behind with the posting for Art Every Day Month, but have decided the main thing is doing some art every day.  I can say that I have, so I am pleased with that.  I have started with most recent first and worked my way back.  Been playing with paints along side the pen and ink work....

Day 11

Here is my efforts for today, started out with a quick sketch then filled it out. 

I find it quite relaxing doing these pen and ink pieces

Day 10

Because your gorgeous.....we all have a gift and talent that is waiting to be

expressed into the world, we have to take a step every day into the uncomfortable

Day 9

As I do the challenges I go through mixed emotions.  We are continuosly

questioning ourselves, our decisions and where we are at any given time. 

Often where we are is where we are meant to be for that season. 

We try and find our place in the bigger scheme of things but when we understand

what we are meant to learn at each place and appreciate the gifts that will come.

Day 8

Day 8 painting reminded that even though we go though the hard times

our hearts will one day heal, It's my best friend Barbara's birthday this month,

it's been 8 months since she passed, I know we don't forget those trying times,

as much as while we are in the midst we will get though to the other end.

Day 7

This is mini journal I made out of recycled paper, started to do some mini paintings in, the images are not prepared before, I did the background then waited for the image to come out.  Letting go, moving on for me is about growth, we have to grow otherwise we stand still.

Day 6

This was day 6 sketch using pen and ink, I like the effect that you get with the pens. Been using the Faber Castell Pitt Pens, after this one decided to take a break for a few days and do some painting.

AEDM Day 4 and 5

Day 4

Still keeping with the pen and in theme this young lady came out to play. 

The bird is whispering the words for her to remember,

think I might add colour later.

Day 5

These women with wings are still my favourite at the moment, reminding ourselves that we are 'fearfully and wonderfully made' in the image of God. 

There are some inspiring work coming from other participants of the

Art Every Day Month challenge, take a look....

Art Every Day Month

Took a stroll over to Leah Piken Kolidas's blog and she is doing a challenge for November - Art Every Day Month, if your interested in joining in don't worry that the month has already started, there is no time like the present to be creative!

Here is my offering for today.  I am still keen on the pen and ink drawings, I find them quite soothing.  This is one that I have finished, and I am sure that I might use the image in some of my paintings and other smaller pieces of work.  I'm looking forward to doing some painting tomorrow... I've been creating backgrounds using whatever mediums come to mind as part of my 'Try something new for 30 days'.  There are so many great challenges to try and get inspired....what are you waiting for!  Stay blessed!

New Art Work... Gut Art

I first heard of Gut Art from Mystele and was intrigued about this style of expression. It opened a new way of working for me, especially using mixed media.  Here are a few paintings that I am working on at the moment. 

I am really quite excited about these paintings and enjoy working on them and seeing where they will lead.  I should have the first painting finshed by the end of the week.  Blessings xx

Challenge of the Sketch Book....

Been doing some sketches using a pen on watercolour paper, and just playing.  I have been finding it so soothing and absorbing, don't think it will be part of a longer challenge but as we know taking part in some form of creative activity can be very healing, so maybe will post at least one a week alongside other art work that I am trying to complete!  I will also be putting a page at the top so that you can see more of my art work.

Peace