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Today, I had a little stage fright, knowing my drawing would appear on the blog. Rather than dwelling on that fact, I picked up my Sharpie and started drawing on a fresh piece of paper. Within seconds a tree was forming, and I knew I would be OK. I think the largest challenge I face with these doodles is what to draw. Once an image is forming on the paper, my mind begins to wander, thinking about what the drawing wants to communicate.
As I was drawing, the words were coming to me, but it took me a minute to figure out where to place the words within the composition. Actually, the words that originally came to me were “Trees reach for the sky and grasp a small piece of it.” However, when I came to the place where the word “small” would go, I realized the space was demanding a larger word than small, so I went with it and changed the word to “large”. Now, I like this version better. I’m learning I just have to make the best of each moment as I’m drawing these free flowing, unplanned sketches.
Yeeeoowzaaa! I adore this drawing! The doodly bark is awesome and the composition is amazing. Hmm…I could really see this tree as a fabric….! Just sayin’…. TFS, Karen
Hi Karen, Thanks for letting me know what you like about the drawing. Fabric could be really interesting. I have a feeling some of these pieces may lead to inspiration for my design collections with fabric and maybe scrapbooking papers. Time will tell!
Tim
Yes! I could SO see this tree as a pillow on my sofa or outside furniture! Although, maybe a reverse – white on kraft (for outside usage)…:)
This is good. I really like the word “large”, how you got it to fill in that space. Great work as always. TFS
Diana/b4ustamp
Hi Diana, Thank you for your feedback – and thank you for sticking with me!
Tim
I have been loving your sketches–and the words or statements you have been adding to them are perfect.
Hi Rita, Thanks for the positive feedback. A couple of years ago, I had thought of starting a daily blog as a source of motivation and inspiration for writing and artwork, and I had serious doubts about my ability to come up with ideas on a daily basis, so I really appreciate knowing you’re enjoying my results so far. I’m going to do my best to keep this up!
Tim
Hi Tim,
It’s so nice to follow your drawings.. I love trees… they always give me a feeling of security and stability… the space left for the word small into large is just wonderful… maybe this whole process will transform you more than you think
Hi Caroline,
Thank you so much for adding to the conversation – I think it is already transforming me. I really need these relaxed creative exercises every day, and this blog is the perfect motivator to keep me on track.
Tim
In your words, Tim, I have read of your courage in overcoming self-imposed fears and barriers. In your drawings and the words you intertwine with them, I am seeing you relax and express yourself with more fluidity and abandon. You are growing and teaching us how to grow as well. Thank you!!
Hi Kathie,
That’s such a huge compliment to say you’re learning to grow from this blog – I couldn’t have asked for a better response than that. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. I am beginning to relax and let go of the need to control things by rearranging the composition over and over again. I can feel myself growing creatively!
Tim