Friday, April 28, 2017

Coloring Strange Mermaid

So, my daughter told me about this kickstarter for a Weird Mermaid Coloring Book - there was an associated contest to win a pdf copy of the book and I just couldn't resist. Now, I'm attracted to coloring but I really lack restraint and usually I end up using every color and medium I have access to. I decided I need to get a handle on this so I googled "undersea color palette" and chose to use only my Primsmacolor Pencils without any thinner or graphite. I did use a black micron pen to add a few lines I felt needed to be added. I named this little mermaid "Natalie." It was a challenge and I think if I had more time I would have spent more time on the coral reef maybe choosing a few more colors. It's always tempting for me to overwork things; I had to have a limit.

Let's Get Sketchy - trying out sketchbooks

So, I've been inspired by Peter Draws on Twitch.tv and YouTube. Seems production is the key to growth and I know this to be true with writing so I'm trying it with doodling. I'm attempting to do a page a day in my sketch book. Wish me luck -- here is what I've got so far (in no particular order because this rural internet upload is paleo). 

I toyed with the idea of coloring this or using gel pen resist....then I got lazy 


I think this one should be turned on end; but, again I'm too lazy and it doesn't really matter does it?



Walnuts are all gone! This is my breakfast