All my creative pursuits.
Following the chart to 52 drawings this year.
‘Crafty’ by definition means adept in the use of subtlety and cunning. Synonyms include beguiling, cagey, devious, dodgy, scheming and shrewd. Thinking of crafty in these terms had me stymied. Instead I interpreted ‘crafty’ in artistic terms; as in ‘arts and crafts’ with this simple sketch as a result:
This started out as another abstract forest. I was trying to duplicate the one I’d done before and ended up ruining it. But not one to waste a canvas, I painted over the mess and tried something different. I began with an underpainting, then added layers to create a wild flower garden. Sigh… I actually think the under painting is better. Might have to do that over again.
And here’s the under painting.
Following the chart to 52 drawings this year.
I’d like to be under the sea
In an octopus’ garden in the shade
He’d let us in, knows where we’ve been
In his octopus’ garden in the shade
Octopus’ Garden – The Beatles
Here’s my tentacled friend:
Meg Sorick, Author/Artist 