Kunya's art challenges

EDIM #4

2009-05-05T23:24:00.002+01:00

Dreamy
Soap bubbles
Soft
colors
floating by

EDIM #3

2009-05-03T11:53:00.003+01:00

On my mind lately
Obsessions
Contradictions
Chaos

Keep smiling

EDIM #2

2009-05-02T12:50:00.003+01:00

Second day
Feeling buzy with May challenges

EDIM #1

2009-05-01T20:15:00.004+01:00

Every day in May
The idea is to work on some impressions, musings in a Japanese Moleskine...
31 days
2 pages
could become an interesting journey!

Man at the airport

2009-02-06T21:55:00.001+01:00

While waiting in the airport café I saw this interesting man. I had to draw him...

EDM #87 Draw your lunch

2009-02-06T21:52:00.002+01:00

Visiting Carcassonne with Cynthia and we enjoyed a 'crepes' lunch. Quick sketch before eating.

EDM # 185 Draw a cat

2009-02-06T21:49:00.003+01:00

Coco as a model.
Quick sketches...
need a lot more practice.

This is not you

2009-02-06T21:44:00.005+01:00

Attempts to quick portrait sketches.
Fun, yet not very accurate!

EDM #2 Lamp

2009-02-06T21:42:00.003+01:00

Result of a double challenge
1) EDM
2) Draw what you find most difficult to draw in this room (challenge on a rainy day) while staying with Cynthia in a b&b

EDM #1 Draw a shoe

2009-02-06T21:40:00.002+01:00

I had fun drawing this one and I like the result.

EDM # 206 Aubergine / Eggplant

2009-02-06T21:33:00.003+01:00

We call it an aubergine
aka eggplant.

Last weekend I was visiting Cynthia in France. It was raining and raining, so went spent a lot of time drawing (see also other posts)
I did some EDM challenges, like this one; I had to paint it quickly... before Cynthia started cooking a delicious meal.

IF - Resolve

2009-01-06T21:57:00.002+01:00

EDM #205 Soda Can

2009-01-06T14:40:00.002+01:00

I'm back!
No resolutions.
No goals, no plans...
going with the flow
and see where it might lead.

Vision 2009

2008-12-28T12:20:00.003+01:00

I've neglected this blog for too long.
Other projects, buzzy life, etc.
At the end of the year I really missed drawing.
Anyway, no resolutions for 2009.

Instead I made some vision boards and inpired by Christine Kane's blog I have chosen a word for the year: fulfill
1. to carry out, or bring to realization, as a prophecy or promise.
2. to perform or do, as duty; obey or follow, as commands.
3. to satisfy (requirements, obligations, etc.)
4. to bring to an end; finish or complete
5. to develop the full potential

Window

2008-05-26T07:26:00.003+01:00

The view from my office window...something I wanted do draw for a long time. I finally did.

Journal pages

2008-05-25T15:57:00.007+01:00

Yes, this blog is still active. I've been away for a while. I didn't draw a lot, worked on some art related projects, though. Last year I was active for the EDIM challenge, this year it was the 1st of May before I realy noticed. I don't like to play the 'catching up game' and instead of this challenge I participated in on online journaling class. We were asked not to publish any of the course related pages on blogs, Flickr,... Now, my pages become more and more personal, so I can post a few of my pages in my Moleskine.

WCP - landscape

2008-03-03T00:38:00.001+01:00

WCP - landscape
Originally uploaded by Sparks2005

Experiments with watercolor pencils
Homework for Cathy Johnsons class.

Water color pencils take a lot of time...

EDM #152 Nuts

2008-01-06T01:40:00.001+01:00

Dark, dark chocolat with nuts...
mmmmh!

Resolutions & objectives 2008

2007-12-31T12:56:00.003+01:00

As you can see on this blog, I started the year quite successful with regulary drawing and some experiments. I didn’t follow my monthly schedule and it didn’t feel important , as long as I was drawing. And then came September…and my last drawing of the year. I had so many things on my agenda I couldn’t draw. Although I know drawing gives me inner peace, I also need some quiet time to draw. A dangerous vicious circle.

I learned from the experience of setting art objectives. I’ve made them less detailled for 2008

Weekly EDM challenges ( and try to catch up challenges I didn’t do yet)
weekly IF-challenges
Kate’s watercolor pencil class (and actualy work on the tasks)
Work further on manikins & quotes (and try to make a set of cards)

I do not dare to commit to drawing every day...it doesn't sound realistic when I see my schedule, but with all these challenges I come quite close. 'Everyday in may'... that's when I want to go for the daily drawings... I could do this last year, so I will do it again.

I would like to improve my skills in pen & ink and watercolor by working through the many books I have. This will be a hard one; mostly I do not work that systematic. Yesterday evening I started to re-read 'the creative license' , partly because I believe this book will get the engine running - just as it did when I first read he book , partly because I want to join in a 'creativity book salon' which will discuss the book in February

I will make more detailled goals each three months, based on what I learned and what will happen in my professional life. Here’s the start:

Januari: pen & ink

Februari: Kate’s watercolor pencil class

March: Kate’s watercolor pencil class

I’m thinking of buying an easel somewhere in the second half of the year and I will look out for some watercolor classes. And I hope I can contribute to the EDM community by being a buddy for someone and by leaving encouraging messages on blogs.

I have my materials and the books at hand, so let the new year come.

A happy & prolific drawing year for you all!

EDM # 136 Something soft

2007-09-25T23:47:00.003+01:00

Soft tissues
good to have them in every place of the home

EDM # 39 Toothbrush

2007-09-25T23:47:00.001+01:00

Needed patience to finish this one...

IF- Wedding

2007-09-16T22:34:00.000+01:00

Portrait

2007-09-15T20:34:00.001+01:00

I've missed drawing. September is a busy month. Finaly I found a quiet moment...for this drawing from a picture in a newspaper

Peach revisited

2007-08-22T22:48:00.000+01:00

Another day, other light conditions, other paper, other attempt.
Not satisfied yet. Any advice welcome.

EDM # 133 Peach

2007-08-21T23:42:00.000+01:00

Ingredients for a smoothie... My daughter loves it. She almost couldn't wait.

IF - Captain

2007-08-20T23:35:00.000+01:00

Aye Aye Sir
Ready when you are

2007-08-19T22:17:00.000+01:00

In my holiday I had some time to play around...

EDM # 131 Spray Bottle

2007-08-18T12:02:00.000+01:00

Back from vacation and I want to work on a new habit. Create first thing in the morning...so, I can I improve my skills and I'm not too tired in the evening to start with drawing/painting. Obviously mornings are not my 'best moment'. I hope it will improve as I cultivate the habit.

IF - Moon

2007-07-28T15:46:00.000+01:00

I pointed out to you the moon
and all you saw was the tip of my finger

This is one of my favorite quotes...

Manikin breakin' loose

2007-07-23T23:25:00.000+01:00

and what a fun it was !!!

IF - Poem

2007-07-22T23:04:00.000+01:00

EDM # 127 Skyscape

2007-07-15T20:01:00.000+01:00

Strange weather

"And I never buy umbrellas,
for there's always one around.
Marianne Faithfull

This drawing was an experiment to render this kind of pictures (from summer last year) into a black/white pencil drawing. Much harder than I thought it would be... or maybe I need more patience.

EDM # 126 Sponge

2007-07-08T17:15:00.000+01:00

The best time to plan a book is while you're doing the dishes.
Agatha Christie (1890 - 1976)

IF - Camouflage

2007-06-23T19:37:00.000+01:00

EDM #124 Yellow

2007-06-23T13:12:00.000+01:00

And the manikin is back...

Glasses

2007-06-18T23:47:00.000+01:00

I know this was one of the challenges...have to llok up the number.
Anyway, I'm back into drawing
and more ideas are waiting

Habit & 21 days

2007-06-17T21:49:00.000+01:00

I was told it takes 21 days to create an habit. Well...after been very busy (work, work, work) for a month now I almost lost the drawing habit. I couldn't finish EDIM, although I did draw more than posted here. Anyway, it was hard to restart. And finaly I resumed where I ended last time. This picture from a magazine...I'm still not where I want, I do lack patience and I will let go ...Time for new challenges...

EDM # 119 Rock (Stone)

2007-05-21T22:33:00.000+01:00

Drawing a rock from live when you live in a city...isn't evident. Instead I drew this stone. Some years ago I decorated it in a workshop 'Meaningful work, meaningful life' I still have this stone, although I don't especialy like the way it's decorated.

Still participating in the May-challenge and this is entry 100 on this blog.

Time to let go...

2007-05-21T07:48:00.000+01:00

Time to let go...I think it's the closest I can get to this picure from a magazine. It still doesn't feel completly right, but I have to let go...

Still triggered by a picture in a magazine

2007-05-20T14:07:00.000+01:00

I'm still triggered by this picture from a magazine. Trying to capture the essence of it. I'm not there yet... I will not finish this one, this is going nowhere...
but I will try again ...

see also the upside down attempts some days ago:
www.flickr.com/photos/sparks2005/494860071/
www.flickr.com/photos/sparks2005/494922229/

Flowers

2007-05-19T21:47:00.000+01:00

Needed to finish this one one time, before I had to throw away the flowers...

I did some more drawings last days, nothing 'blogable', just some sketches & scribbles. In fact, there are only 2 days this month I didn't draw, and that's quite a progress. I even have colorful illustrated notes from a training this week...fun to go back an review the course!

IF - Signs

2007-05-18T15:44:00.000+01:00

This challenges (IF -Signs) comes right on time. I've been to a workshop where we discussed signs & symbols, the meaning of symbols for our own life...we've got an assignment to create our own sign/symbol. I was doodling and came with these... I would love some feedback. Which do you like most? And when you see these signs/symbols, which keywords come to your mind? All answers are highly appreciated.

Work in progress I

2007-05-14T20:52:00.000+01:00

My first attempt to pastels...

IF Citrus (2)

2007-05-13T22:38:00.000+01:00

A more classical approach to the theme...and a great excercise. Not quite happy with it, next time another try.

IF - Citrus

2007-05-13T18:56:00.000+01:00

I made this one on a Fabriano watercolor postcard. With this message I will use it someday...

EDM # 118 Hair (upside down)

2007-05-12T17:05:00.000+01:00

Upside down is fun...
although I need to work on proportions.
Next time gridwork upside down?

Anyway I did draw again after two days of long hours of work and getting things done for everybody except myself :-(

Quickie

2007-05-10T08:25:00.000+01:00

Challenge is draw everyday...I had to force myself doing it, just to stick to the new habit. Anyway, the small drawing for the 9th.

2007-05-08T19:04:00.000+01:00

Last one in the series...just in time to give three of them tomorrow. Very curious about the reactions. This friend doesn't now I started to draw/paint...

EDIM 7 - new version

2007-05-08T18:59:00.000+01:00

I didn't like the previous, so I made a new one.

EDIM + about age again

2007-05-06T23:33:00.000+01:00

Trying some other methods...not so happy with this one...learned how not to...

EDIM 6 - about Ideas and Age

2007-05-06T13:10:00.000+01:00

Made as a birthday gift for a friend - If I have enough time I will make some more, so I can give two or three.
25 cm x 25 cm

IF - Neighbor

2007-05-05T12:07:00.000+01:00

EDIM 4

2007-05-04T21:16:00.000+01:00

Feeling tired ...
For the sake of the challenge... I had to do something...a test of my new markers.

EDM #117 Round

2007-05-04T21:11:00.000+01:00

Round isn't always round...and this time it isn't due to my drawing skills.

New art supplies

2007-05-02T22:48:00.000+01:00

A quickie and just in time for the monthly challenge: a set of markers...I want to try something different...didn't have time yet to test them.

IF Remember

2007-05-01T21:35:00.000+01:00

Interestingly, according to modern astronomers, space is finite. This is a very comforting thought -- particularly for people who can never remember where they have left things." - Woody Allen

Lots of things to remember...working on my 'quotes book' keeps me focused.
And I hope I'll find enough interesting quotes to go till the 31 drawings this month.
Yes, I will participate:

EDM #107 News

2007-04-14T17:02:00.000+01:00

I realised I forgot challenge 107 - Done now. Since this year I'm quite up to date...now finding some time to catch up with the previous challenges ( 1 -80 I think)

IF- Fortune

2007-04-13T23:44:00.000+01:00

Grrr...this idea wasn't fit for Moleskine sketchbook. I ruined my previous page.

IF - Green

2007-04-10T22:24:00.000+01:00

Green with a twist

and most of all many thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. This is realy encouraging...
I have a lot of fun with these drawings, looking for quotes and a new way to picture my manikin...and to know some of you also enjoy it makes it more challenging to come up with something new.

Resolutions review

2007-04-09T22:22:00.000+01:00

Time for a review ...

So, my first overall goal will be to actually use the different materials and do the excercises in the book. The most inspiring at this moment for me are 'Draw like Da Vinci' (sounds very ambitious) and 'Rendering in pen & ink' (a birthday gift).

Oooh, I(ve got some more books...I did some exercices from 'Rendering in pen & ink' and started with 'A natural way to draw'...and that's it. I flip through pages, can't realy work through all the excercises. Maybe later this year.
And I could do more with different materials. Now I having fun with pen & ink and I love the Derwents: graphitint & inktense.

Then I will commit to do the weekly challenges of EDM and IF , and also try to catch up with the previous EDM challenges, which should be done by the end of 2007.
Well, I'm quite good here. Did all the EDM challenges except 113 (I was away last week) and missed only two IF) challenges. Now I need to make some time to catch up with the previous EDM challenges. Way to go...

Inspired by Laura (Lauralines) I've also made a monthly list...

Januari:experimenting with pen & ink /washes and work on Kate's drawing lessons - Yes, I did this - sorry for Kate's drawing lessons, I didn't work on that
February: play with the artist’s dummy - try water color pencils - I started playing and I'm still playing... I will work on an illustrated quotebook with these dummies...so you will see more of them.
For the other months...I don't know if I will follow the list. Working on the quotes seems more fun now.

Drawing is becoming more of a habit...and I'm looking forward to some prolific months.

EDM #114 Ugly

2007-04-09T22:10:00.000+01:00

I don't like this garlic holder (and other 'funny' bowls and cups) but it's kind of practical in the kitchen and that's why it's still there.

My favorite quote

2007-04-09T22:08:00.000+01:00

IF- Snap

2007-03-31T15:14:00.000+01:00

"To know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge."-- Copernicus

OK , this is a stretch...

I received this quote in my mailbox today. And in my language 'snap' in 'ik snap het' means 'I understand it'. Although 'snap' has enormous possibilities I wasn't inspired (too much choice?) and I preferred to draw this one. As I tried to work loose I got this wonkyness as a result.

EDM #112 Fresh

2007-03-31T11:19:00.001+01:00

For this challenge I was thinking about a Dutch expression: 'vers van de pers' which means something like freshly published. Unfortunatly the English expression is 'hot from press'. Anyway, a fresh pile of reading material for the Spring Hollidays.

Slide show - my favorites

2007-03-28T11:44:00.000+01:00

IF - I SPY

2007-03-27T20:31:00.000+01:00

I Spy ...with this key that opens the doors of future opportunities!

EDM #111 Bowl

2007-03-21T23:04:00.001+01:00

EDM #111 Bowl
Originally uploaded by Sparks2005.

Empty bowl
Empty vase

Transaparancy
Reflections

Connections

Quote - Energy

2007-03-18T00:31:00.000+01:00

Energy is equal to desire and purpose

and a list of 66 energy boosters and 70 energy drainers...
I'm sure the list is not complete

IF - Total

2007-03-17T16:10:00.001+01:00

"As long as I am this or that,
I am not all things"
Meister Eckhart

EDM #110 - Flame

2007-03-12T23:23:00.001+01:00

EDM #110 - Flame
Originally uploaded by Sparks2005.

This calls for another attempt. I'm not very happy with it...and as this is a part of the learning process I post it anyway. Maybe I find time this week for another try.

IF- Wired

2007-03-09T22:54:00.000+01:00

I found an interesting poem about 'puppets on a string' - a perfect answer on how I felt today. Qouted the poem in my Moleskine...and I'm going to add the full poem on a separate paper/wired to this page

EDM #109 Clock

2007-03-05T09:16:00.000+01:00

This challenge reminds me of this inspiring blog.
And made me journal about time, my use of time, alarms going off...
and the manikins are still a good inspiration...

Inspired by Danny Gregory

2007-03-04T18:16:00.000+01:00

Inspired by Danny Gregory I wanted to try this... I've read about the upside down technique in the books of Betty Edwards. I never tried it before, just seeing this little movie inspired me to action. My first attempt was distorted, but when I made the drawing the same size as the picture I've got this result. It only took me 5 minutes and I drawed directly in ink! Yes, I'm sure I will do this more...

EDM #108 Lightbulb (2)

2007-03-03T11:35:00.001+01:00

EDM #108 Lightbulb (2)
Originally uploaded by Sparks2005.

I've got this lamp from a friend, a lamp designer. I can play with it, move the 'arms' and the 'feet' of the lamp to create interesting shadows on the wall.

You can see more of his light objects here

IF- Hide

2007-03-02T20:52:00.001+01:00

IF- Hide
Originally uploaded by Sparks2005.

Chaospoint hdden in unconscious mind
Doodling while listening Ervin Laszlo talk about the club of BUDAPEST

EDM #108 Lightbulb

2007-02-28T18:23:00.001+01:00

EDM #108 Lightbulb
Originally uploaded by Sparks2005.

Rather interesting experiment... I had another idea for this challenge, then I saw this halogen light with all the silvery reflections. When I looked at it under my desk lamp I saw this interesting shadow inviting for a watercolor.

Without description you couldn't guess what this drawing is about, but there is something interesting in it...and that's why I decided to post it.

IF- Communication

2007-02-24T16:06:00.001+01:00

February is my month of 'manikins'...
and here they are again.

Gossip: well known form of communication.

EDM #106 Sour (2)

2007-02-18T18:31:00.001+01:00

EDM #106 Sour (2)
Originally uploaded by Sparks2005.

Another attempt...
I like how the lemon turned out,
should have paid more attention to the lime...
and no, this will not be a series...
I'm already thinking on how to tackle next challenge.

IF - Gravity

2007-02-18T13:32:00.000+01:00

I wish I could master this 'playing with gravity'.

EDM #106 Sour

2007-02-18T13:31:00.001+01:00

EDM #106 Sour
Originally uploaded by Sparks2005.

Just finished this one, an I already see the next challenge.
Not easy to keep up :-)

Worked on this one in my Moleskine sketchbook, even if I know this is not a good one for watercolor. Maybe I will have another attempt later.

IF- Crash

2007-02-14T00:13:00.001+01:00

IF- Crash

'Who's going to catch me if I fall?'
was what I was thinking when I read this challenge. Playing around with my manikin I noticed these interesting (hard) shadows.
And I needed to draw them...
A quickie...

EDM #104 Salt & Pepper shaker

2007-02-13T21:29:00.001+01:00

EDM #104 Salt & Pepper shaker

I don't own a salt & pepper set. So, I used what I found and added a funny sugar shaker (from Alessi, an Italian designer).

For those who understand French, I have a link to an interesting site about pepper...http://www.academiedespoivres.com/

Have fun!

EDM #105 Scissors

2007-02-11T15:19:00.001+01:00

EDM #105 Scissors
Originally uploaded by Sparks2005.

Have to catch up some challenges...
and here are my scissors.
Pen, Noodlers ink and Derwent Inktense on Moleskine Sketckbook.

Although I saw ( my kids are my critics) the next day after drawing some errors - these are not exactly the scissors, I like this drawing.

Went to Barcelona..

2007-02-07T21:45:00.000+01:00

and came home with just a few unfinished drawings. Things weren't as supposed to be...and 'm not in the mood to finish the drawings. I just post these 'failures' as a part of the process... even bad and unfinished, the circle of drawing, scanning, posting is round.

a shop:
a bar:
very quick sketch of people dancing on the street:
quick sketch of a clown on the street (especialy difficult when another clown came at my left side imitating all I was doing) - somehow I like this one, maybe maybe it will get some color later...
and inside a church

EDM #103 Sport equipement

2007-01-29T21:44:00.001+01:00

EDM #103 Sport equipement
Originally uploaded by Sparks2005.

I asked my daughter if I could draw her equipment...
she wasn't really satisfied with the result...

Meetings...

2007-01-29T21:42:00.001+01:00

meeting
Originally uploaded by Sparks2005.

I could become an expert in drawing at meetings.
This time I was fascinated by the different stripes, on the speakers' shirt and his tie...

IF - Super-hero

2007-01-20T17:57:00.001+01:00

IF Super-hero
Originally uploaded by Sparks2005.

Sitting Bull - pencil on tinted paper / from photo.

As child I was fascinated by the native indian culture...and this brought back some memories.

There is something wrong with the drawing of the left eye. The scan makes it more visible on the scan... Okay, let it be so for now.

EDM #102 Plug

2007-01-18T19:32:00.001+01:00

EDM #102 Plug
Originally uploaded by Sparks2005.

Recharger for mobile phone.
Nice challenge. Had some fun with it.

Noodlers ink in Moleskine appears to be not as waterproof.

EDM 101 - Soap bar

2007-01-11T00:50:00.001+01:00

EDM 101 - Soap bar
Originally uploaded by Sparks2005.

Pen & ink is my theme of the month, so experimenting with ways of rendering.

And today I learned I have to wait till the ink is fully dry (and it takes some time in the Moleskine) before I put the page on the scanner.

EDM 100 - Landscape (3)

2007-01-06T21:19:00.001+01:00

EDM 100 - Landscape (3)
Originally uploaded by Sparks2005.

Jacques Brel (album: Master Series (1992)

(...)
Avec un ciel si bas qu'un canal s'est perdu
Avec un ciel si bas qu'il fait l'humilité
Avec un ciel si gris qu'un canal s'est pendu
Avec un ciel si gris qu'il faut lui pardonner
Avec le vent du nord qui vient s'écarteler
Avec le vent du nord écoutez le craquer
Le plat pays qui est le mien
(...)

EDM 100 - Landscape (2)

2007-01-06T02:12:00.001+01:00

EDM 100 - Landscape (2)
Originally uploaded by Sparks2005.

How I learn...I have an I idea. I jumpstart on it and try. I encounter some problems, I am not quite satisfied and then..only then I open a book. And I have this wonderful 'Rendering in pen and ink'. Should have looked at it first.

So I tried again... this one isn't so dramatic. It's softer. And I'm happy with some of the results. At the end I got realy tried, the pen cramped in my hand...and you can see it.
Need to look up how others manage to do the long strokes in one line.

This one is done with chinese ink and a small pen. Need to find out how to work with different pressure with my Safari pen. I believe it will be more confortable to work on all these details.

IF - Buzz

2007-01-05T19:03:00.001+01:00

IF - Buzz
Originally uploaded by Sparks2005.

I hate it when I have to wait for a call. With a mobile I don't have to wait at home nearby the phone, but still...

EDM 100 - Landscape

2007-01-05T02:13:00.001+01:00

EDM 100 - Landscape
Originally uploaded by Sparks2005.

Speaking of a challenge...
First EDM challenge of the year is landscape. I live in a city and it's cold and rainy here...When I've made my resolutions I reserved january for learning to work with pen & ink.

This is the result. I'm not quite happy...but it's my first one...and there are plenty of days in january to learn more.

I looked up some reference photo's and worked partly from memory. Belgium is a 'flat land' - 'Les pays bas' like Jacques Brel used to sing. This is a canal - and as child I was always amazed how these trees bend by years and years of wind.

IF - Phoenix

2007-01-01T12:49:00.001+01:00

IF - Phoenix
Originally uploaded by Sparks2005.

Just posted my resolutions...and I want to make a good start of the year.
Quick watercolor I did yesterday, in between the preparations for New Year's eve. I loved the symbolic meaning of this topic.

Resolutions 2007

2006-12-31T00:03:00.000+01:00

I'm still working on my drawing 'Resolutions' for the last EDM challenge 2006. I have a rather complex idea, so this will take time...and it's OK for me when it will be finished before the 8th of January, the end of my vacation.

I've got quite a lot of ideas and goals for next year, and I'm a little bit worried I overload my schedule (with plans for work, for my activities in a non-profit organisation, with reading & writing, taking care of the kids,...AND DRAWING).

I started this year with drawing, bought a lot of materials and a lot of books.

So, my first overall goal will be to actually use the different materials and do the excercises in the book. The most inspiring at this moment for me are 'Draw like Da Vinci' (sounds very ambitious) and 'Rendering in pen & ink' (a birthday gift).

Then I will commit to do the weekly challenges of EDM and IF , and also try to catch up with the previous EDM challenges, which should be done by the end of 2007.

I do not dare to commit to drawing every day...it doesn't sound realistic when I see my schedule, but with all these challenges I come quite close.

Inspired by Laura (Lauralines) I've also made a monthly list...and somehow I will try to combine this list with the EDM challenges. I don't know how yet, but I feel this list could be a usefull guide for next year. We'll see.

Januari:experimenting with pen & ink /washes and work on Kate's drawing lessons
February: play with the artist’s dummy - try water color pencils
March: everyday objects around the house
April: Vacation/ Spring
May: Self portraits
June: Exteriors, Plants, flowers
July:Water
August:animals
September:everyday objects around the house
October: Food, fruits, vegetables
November: Interiors
December: holliday cards

Well, that's it.
Most of all I commit to drawing next year, and as a beginner I'm motivated by seeing the big improvements as a result of daily work. Thanks Laura, Karen, Teri, Lin and others whose name I don't recall at the moment...for showing the daily work.

IF- Peace

2006-12-26T21:37:00.001+01:00

IF- Peace
Originally uploaded by Sparks2005.

Two years ago I was invited to a small place up north Estonia...
in the middle of nowhere.
That night,
in the snow
was the most peaceful experience in my life.
Hardly any light,
only the sound of our shoes in the fresh snow.

EDM #93 Egg carton

2006-11-18T21:41:00.001+01:00

Wow...this wasn't an easy challenge.
It was much harder I thought when I started...
My children are my critics. And although they hav a quite good view on what's wrong, they hardly draw themselves... I can't seduce them to do the challenges with me...

EDM #92 Brown bag

2006-11-12T16:47:00.001+01:00

Click on picture for better view

The only brown bag I could find was a bag from a clothes shop...a rather expensive one. This made me think about shopping addiction, compulsive shopping. And as I like these artist's dummies...and idea was born.

Noodlers ink and Graphitint in watercolor Moleskine

EDM #92 Apple (4)

2006-11-04T15:05:00.001+01:00

EDM #92 Apple (4)

KOI watercolors
directly on paper

Last of this series.
I'm not sure which one I like most.

I enjoyed most working with the Karisma Pencils (apple 2) and Inktense (apple 3)

EDM #92 Apple (3)

2006-11-04T15:04:00.001+01:00

EDM #92 Apple (3)

with Derwent Inktense...
amazed how intense these colors...
have to learn to be very careful with these