You attend the workshops, then when you go home you almost forget what you learned.... well if you're like me you do!
But the thing is, its still there in the back of your mind, it keeps niggling at you, until you have to have a go at home. On your own. Sometimes it works and other times not. But you have to keep trying. And I will.
I'm a fan of Malcolm Gladwell, in his book Outliers, he writes about people who excel, all manner of people from the Beatles to Bill Gates. To get good at what they do, in other words, successful, they practised and worked and practised some more - Gladwell's research led him to estimate a figure of 10,000 times. Yes TEN THOUSAND!
So here is my number one attempt at a technique taught by the fabulous Dina Wakely.
Looks like she's got a cold, or she could be related to Rudolph! as in the red nosed reindeer :)
I used Dylusions paint and spray inks, Dina's stamps and what Dina calls, a 'magic' pencil, all available here
Oh Sandra she's lovely even if she does look like she's got a cold - bless!
ReplyDeleteVery good. I often wonder what you get up to in your room. Especially when you aren't working for me. Lol
ReplyDeleteIt's a good job we've just been face timing otherwise I would have missed this wonderful post. You have created a fantastic page and I don't thin you'll have to do another 9,999. You've inspired me to have a go again xx
ReplyDeleteIt's a good job we've just been face timing otherwise I would have missed this wonderful post. You have created a fantastic page and I don't thin you'll have to do another 9,999. You've inspired me to have a go again xx
ReplyDeleteIt's a good job we've been FaceTiming otherwise I would have missed this post. You have created a beautiful page here, it's wonderful. I don't think you'll have to draw another 9,999 faces. You've inspired me to have another go xx
ReplyDeleteJust found my ( as yet unfinished) project from that fabulous weekend, and. Was just thinking that I could do with some inspiration to hit my art room and get creative. Think yo may just have given me some! Hope all well with you and Andy. MwahSx
ReplyDeleteI have been feeling the need for some inspiration, all my journaling has been feeling a little lacklustre - think you have just given me some! That was such a fab weekend, I'm giggling just thinking about Anne and her meds! Hope you and Andy are well and that the new parish is welcoming you. Mwah, Sx
ReplyDeleteWotcha talking about - it looks GREAT! I rather like her red nose too.
ReplyDeleteHi Sandy, I was at AFTH today and I was thinking about you and wondering how the move went and how you are settling in. Hope I will get to see you soon ... maybe preview day?
ReplyDeleteI love your drawing, and the background is fab x
When I started reading your blog for today I thought you were talking about me. I yearn, desire, want so badly to be able to freehand draw, especially faces. At least I can look at your creation and know that there is a face on it. Mine??? well, usually it looks like some kind of animal!lol but..you have given me inspiration to try again, and again, and maybe I will obtain the slightest resemblance of a face before 10000 attempts. thanks
ReplyDeleteI think she looks lovely...you rocked it, girl!
ReplyDeleteShe's lovely...you rocked it. Keep drawing!!
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