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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.
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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