This drawing is called "Sacraments"
The reference photo was taken at my niece's wedding.
...even throughout the night I remember the words creeping into my dreams. When I awoke I found myself speaking it audibly.
I've
always for the most part been a self motivated person...my creative
mind always on the go. I believe in God, read the Word, and pray...but
I'm at fault sometimes when it comes to being quiet and listening to
what He says. I tend to forge ahead on my own.
Over my morning coffee I
began to think about the many ways I've been blessed instead of the
things that "appear" to be problems and came to realize that many of
the issues of the past that were sooooo big at the time actually turned
out to be blessings.
It's been six years now since I started drawing again.
It has not been without it's struggles...the main one being, "have I
made the right decision or am I just wasting time and money?" God has
placed people and opportunities in my path throughout my
journey...saying "yes" this is the path you should take.
I'm
going to be 63 this next April. Will I become a famous artist, it's
doubtful? My goal was small...I just wanted to supplement my SS in my
retirement years doing something I enjoyed.
I'm beginning to get a more regular flow of commissions
as a result of the exposure I've had from my website and blog, and from
the Art Fairs I've been doing now for four years. And, most recently an
opportunity has come for a part time position related to the experience
I've obtained by developing my web presence. (I'll tell you more if it
materializes.)
I could go on and on here, listing the many blessings
that were shown to me as I slept and again over my morning
coffee....But instead I want to encourage you. Struggles make you
strong, struggles grow you as a person, struggles produce the blessing.
So I ask: Are you blessed? Are you struggling? Have you taken time lately to sit quietly and listen for the answers to your prayer?
Have
a blessed weekend...I have the this weekend and next weekend home, lots
to catch up on. It's raining here this morning making everything so
clean and fresh...guess I'll try to work inside...(housework, don't you
just love it!!)
Links:
The Extraordinary Pencil...blogspot
My Squidoo ...Drawing Techniques
The Sacraments...learn more
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There is no way I could ever relate to having my child in Iraq...I will keep you both in my prayers.
If you're having trouble drawing your son, try drawing a grid on both the reference photo and your drawing paper. This is a good way for someone just starting out to get the features aligned correctly...and the right size. My next tip would be to focus on the shadow shapes...gradually building them until the values are accurate. Take your time and relish the process, I know you'll to fine.