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Arting for 365 Day 332: Bird of Whimsy

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Day 332, ~15.5 x 11.5" acrylic and ink on wooden palette

Day 332, ~15.5 x 11.5″ acrylic and ink on wooden palette

Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days

Being able to contribute art to a great cause is one perk of being an artist. My wallet is not always full enough to give to every great nonprofit I’d like, so it feels good to know I can contribute to a few organizations doing outstanding work. The local Alzheimer’s Association recently contacted me for a donation- they would provide the palette and I was free to create whatever I chose.

I opted to go with whimsy. I’m hoping the piece will bring some well-deserved money to the group and a smile to whomever goes home with it.

Day 332 Birds of Whimsy Detail

Arting for 365 Day 330: Peacock’s Chaos

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Day 330, 8 x 10" ink on paper

Day 330, 8 x 10″ ink on paper

Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days

The other birds peered at him with dubious curiosity and little respect. One could not be trusted with such unruly, ill-fitted feathers. Such chaos, they thought. And many a peahen turned their regal plumes away.

But the young peacock was undaunted. For in his sporadic feathers lay worlds of energy and stories untold. Curls of tales and circles of adventure offered far more to a young bird than well-coiffed tail feathers.

Day 330 Peacock's Chaos Detail

Arting for 365 Day 327: Self Portrait Turned Reptile

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Day 327, 5 x 7" ink on paper

Day 327, 5 x 7″ ink on paper

Goal: to create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days

I stood in front of a mirror, taking no more than two minutes to do a quick sketch of myself yesterday. The drawing had very little likeness to me – that was not really my aim. I just wanted to draw a face quickly.  I walked back into my studio wondering what I was going to do with the thing. I added a few circles above the head and stared. Hmm. I began drawing circles over the face, varying sizes to build form. It was a bit creepy, yet interesting. Strangely enough, I am a fan of the piece.

Step 1 day 327

You can buy a print of this original here!

Arting for 365 Day 326: Detail of a Sand Dollar

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Day 326, 5 x 7" pierced paper

Day 326, 5 x 7″ pierced paper

Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days

I didn’t stop to think that creating an up-close image of a sand dollar might resemble a flower more than the sea creature. About a quarter of the way through finishing it, I certainly did though. Nonetheless, I do love the texture. It also got me thinking about ways I might juxtapose high detail imagery such as this, with areas of starkness.

You can buy this piece!

Day 326 Sand Dollar head on

Arting for 365 Day 325: Darwin’s Orchid

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Day 325, 8 x 10" ink and watercolor on paper

Day 325, 8 x 10″ ink and watercolor on paper

Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days

Around the time I began drawing orchids, I learned Darwin had done quite a bit of research on the distinct flower. He seemed absolutely fascinated by them. It seems as though Darwin was enthralled with all that he studied, which is probably what made him so successful. Smarts and talent (if there is such a thing) are important, but passion and drive seem to outweigh it all.

Arting for 365 Day 323: Blowing

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Day 323, 3 x 5" ink on paper

Day 323, 3 x 5″ ink on paper

Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days

Winds have been incredibly forceful over the last few days; blowing tightly through the trees with a high pitched whirr. It’s the kind of wind that has you holding on to doors tightly and makes a flat bicycle ride a major workout. Experiencing this type of wind in Gertie, our RV, is something of an adventure. Drafts creep in and she shakes in response. Sleeping is at times challenging. So is drawing. Yesterday I found myself slightly challenged to put my pen on the spot I was aiming for as I would begin a line. Yet another interesting aspect of RV life.