I’ve tried a lot of different hobbies, crafts, and activities during the pandemic. It seems the one that is going to stick is a drawing practice using colored pencils. I just finished this drawing which may go up on a kitchen wall.
LJGloyd (c) 2021
During the lock down, I spent a lot of time viewing the videos of The Unexpected Gypsy. Based on her practice, I have been trying to do a daily drawing practice as well. I’ve learned a lot from her. I base my warm-up practice on this:
Another take away from being locked up for a year, is that I have zeroed in on colored pencil as a favored medium.
I wrapped up my long holiday weekend by tidying up my art -making space and playing in my sketchbook. I am experimenting with doing very quick landscape rendering is both watercolor and Prismacolor pencils. Here’s the space and an example of a tiny rendering (about 3.5 x 2.5 inches).
“Dune”, 3.5×2.5, watercolor and pencil
ljg 2019
Miss Pelican's Perch 