first, i want to let you all know of a “boo-boo” in my earlier post with the prayer as i inaccurately quoted the wrong author! {darn it}. it was not written by susie larson, but was written instead by author emily freeman, from “chatting at the sky” {it’s a wonderful blog and website ~ i hope you click on the link and visit it soon!}
ok… so this is one of my practice “lettering” doodle-type pieces … and i often practice these as i’m listening to radio, tv, or even while i’m in the courtroom sometimes… it’s one of those things i started doing as a young adult, {to keep awake!}… but these days, i find it is almost a meditation of sorts, as it also helps me concentrate, and listen better. hmm…
the result is a pencil drawing, pictured below, on a large 8.5″ x 11″ inch piece of paper, which also serves as a way to improve my “muscle memory” ~ in order to transfer hand writing on paper, to the quilted fabric. i love lettering~writing. it’s always been something i have been drawn to {forgive the pun!} lol
so i’ve stored these little practice pieces in a folder, and i pulled one out recently, and decided to illustrate it on a piece of 11″x14″ piece of hot press watercolor paper over the last weekend. i just needed to do something to relax, and unwind after teaching on saturday.
and then adding the pen work. i like to use pitt pens, or uni pens. {sharpie pens tend to spread on watercolor paper}.
and some watercolor action:
and i purposely re-wet the pink/purple flowers to make the color bleed, but i’m not sure i like that look… {or more likely i need to learn {and practice} that particular technique, just a tad bit more…
and some bead action…
below: framed in my living room, on one of those inexpensive, clip-up and frameless… frames. it has glass on it {therefore the glare}. but it’s an inexpensive way to frame, and display. i purchased it at michaels for $7.99 i believe.
{His love never… ends}
Comments 6
His Love Never Ends is lovely and yes, I love the watercolors bleeding outside the lines and the pretty needs. So pretty….and this is your downtime artwork! MARVELOUS indeed!
I'm a note taker. But mostly just to stay focused. Hmm, I should try doodling! 😉 Your sketchy prints are glorious. I am gonna get myself some of those frames. Bless you!
Ahhh. The talent you have…I love your lettering & to see this piece "grow" is amazing!! Beautiful!
that's beautiful – you've inspired me to get my watercolors out again. I don't really know how to draw, but with watercolors you don't have to. Too much 🙂 Karen
Beautiful watercolour and a lovely message !
Such beautiful, wonderful, marvelous, creativity He has put in you! So glad you share with us as you exercise it! Thank you!