National Blog Posting Month

I'm thinking, and that is always trouble :)

Who can think of an interesting question to ask the group?

Diahn has been very philosophical in her posts, maybe she can come up with a winner.

Permalink Reply by thebluestbutterfly on November 9, 2007 at 2:41pm: Where do you draw inspiration from for your sketches?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Teri on November 9, 2007 at 5:09pm: I draw my inspiration from the things in my life. When I see something interesting I will sketch it. Sometimes it only takes a few minutes or I may spend more time on it. Sometimes I will do a preliminary sketch and finish it later.

On another thread you asked how to find time to sketch and since I am on the subject I will answer it here. I don't plan time to sketch (unless the opportunity presents itself-then I grab it), but rather, I take the time to sketch and that can be anytime or anywhere or anything. The subject can be a rock or a bug or a flower-just go for it. You can do it while on the phone or waiting in line. I have already stood in a long grocery line and sketched the people in front of me.

I got kind of carried away here but sketching has become such an important activity in my life that I can do it anywhere on anything. I get kind of passionate about it.

Anyone else have ideas to share?

I always carry a sketchbook and pen in my purse or pocket and if that isn't available then I use whatever scrap piece of paper that is around. It's the doing rather than the results. The results will come with the habit and practice. Sometimes I will post a sketch that is embarassing but the art police have not arrested me yet, and I want people to know it is okay to do that.; ▶ Reply to This