Author Archives: Mellanie C

Crows, Crows, Crows

I’ve been enjoying our neighborhood crows lately.  They are all out and about teaching their youngs ones to be afraid of humans and hunt for their own food.  Once we noticed some crows on the ground and one was obviously just a youngster, but close to the same size as the parent.  He was makingContinue reading “Crows, Crows, Crows”

Remember Drawing Day, Saturday June 6

Back in April I mentioned Drawing Day, a yearly event that celebrates the joys of drawing.  Well, it’s coming up and I just wanted to mention it again. The goal is to get folks to make 1,000,000 drawings worldwide.  So pick up a pen and pencil and give it a go.  Draw a picture ofContinue reading “Remember Drawing Day, Saturday June 6”

Every Day In May: Day 31 – It’s Over

My last entry for Every Day in May is a drawing I did of Michael relaxing in the sun wearing his favorite sunglasses.  He is wonderful about sitting for me. Since doing this Every Day in May exercise I feel more inspired to go back to my everyday sketchbook drawing.    I got so caughtContinue reading “Every Day In May: Day 31 – It’s Over”

Every Day in May: Day 30 – Gardening Sketches

Saturday I did a lot of gesture sketches and tried capturing Michael as he worked in our yard. Here are the best of the sketches, at least they look human.  Michael was able to recognize himself, which was a good sign.  I love this kind of sketching where you focus on what you are seeingContinue reading “Every Day in May: Day 30 – Gardening Sketches”

Every Day in May: Day 28 – Just Sketchin’

For Day 28 I sketched some mastiffs for some ATCs I’m making for a friend.   Wow, can’t believe that May is almost over. Are any of you avoiding certain projects because it is May.  I know that I am.  A friend of mine gave me a starter set of OPEN acrylics, those new slower-drying paints. Continue reading “Every Day in May: Day 28 – Just Sketchin’”

Every Day in May: Day 27 – Fun Stuff – HP ATCs

Fortunately I don’t have to hunt for stuff to draw for Every Day in May.  I have quite an assignment list going thanks to my card trading on ATCSforall.com and IllustratedAtcs.com.   I signed up for a Harry Potter character swap (I’m such a Potter nerd) so I worked on my cards for Day 27.  IContinue reading “Every Day in May: Day 27 – Fun Stuff – HP ATCs”

Every Day in May: Day 26 – Sometimes, I Can’t Draw

(click on the image for a larger, clearer version) Skipped Day 25, just needed a break.  Day 26 was an unhappy day.  I spend much time trying to draw the peonies that just bloomed in my front yard.  This is the best of the poor sketches in my sketchbook, how sad.  But you know, sometimesContinue reading “Every Day in May: Day 26 – Sometimes, I Can’t Draw”