Welcome to August! For the past few days, I have been fervently returning to my pencils and inks and sketchbook. I never quite know how or where the creative pendulum is going to swing, but I’m happy for this unexpected deep-dive back into drawing (let’s see how long it lasts). I’ve also welcomed a new addition to my art supply family: gouache! More on this in a later post.
I thought I’d kick off this spate of drawings by sharing an oldie. It was drawn in 2012, when I was living in Chicago’s Hyde Park – alongside some of the largest squirrels I have ever seen.
Happy Weekend to you!
Love this!!!
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Cheers, Robin! Happy Weekend! ๐
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Love your squirrel, you are very talented! It reminds me of the Beatrix Potter books. So for your felted dolls book, you can create an entire illustrated story along with it (surely you must see that a book is in your future, if not several books). More drawings, please!
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Thank you for the kind encouragement, Agnรจs. I am a big fan of Beatrix Potter, so that means a lot! And I was just thinking of doing a series of deer pictures or stories. ๐ Cheers, and hoping you enjoyed a great weekend!
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Shirley, I just adore your sketches! This fellow is so lifelike and full of character ๐
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Thank you, Melissa! The squirrels around here make for good subjects. ๐ I hope you had a great weekend!
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Awwwww how beautiful! I can’t wait to see more! You’re so talented – do not put down that pencil again!
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Aw, thanks Weekes! I will keep pencil in hand. Looking forward to catching up on your blog today. Cheers! ๐
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Oooh, beautiful work, Shirley! I can’t wait to see what your recent revisiting of drawing and painting turns up… Have fun with it! ๐
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Thank you kindly, Helen. ๐ Have a great week!
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Yay! Same to you!
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I am in awe of anyone who can draw (and knit lace!) Your squirrel is gorgeous. Looking forward to the next post
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Thank you for reading, Mariss! Have a great week! ๐
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I love the squirrel! You are such a multitalented crafter/artist!
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Thank you! Cheers, Tierney, and happy making/reading! ๐
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Awesome sketch !!
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Thank you for reading, Mani. โบ
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