Shaking up my day this morning getting out of my little studio to meet up with a friend. It was perfect weather to be out and about today. I headed to a local cafe for a good cup of cafe mocha and to enjoy some engaging conversation. Afterwards I was inspired to create this little doodle.
Cookie cat was patiently waiting for my return.
Just a little line drawing to amuse the muse…
Watercolor, marker and pencil on paper
During the creative process sometime I don’t know what I will create this time I started with a blank page penciling a few random lines letting the image appear and just go for it.
Plant your seed
Give it plenty of water, sun and love
Be patient
Watch it grow
Beauty emerges
A nutritious balanced meal mid day is a must to keep your energy up. For big and little monsters.. Have a fun day!
When my kiddo needs a bag lunch for a school trip I love to doodle up some fun.. I love to doodle on everything. I think she enjoys it as much as I do.
Let me take you on my journey, the process of creating this mixed media family portrait (caricature) I began by using recycled material, in this case I used a composite board that was part of a frame, it is the base in which I build upon…
Lately I have been experimenting with cut paper, and other materials to mix up my creations, thanks to my participation in the 100 artworks challenge,
Using my composite board as base, and a beach theme, my background consists of various patterns, colors and shapes. My art drug of choice Mod Podge (matte medium and glossy) to adhere the paper to the board and also coat everything when completed.
After the background is in place, rough sketches were made for the portrait rendering. Played around with the cut sketches to figure out my placement and size. When satisfied with the look, I transferred the drawing onto watercolor paper (Canson cold press 140lbs) painted with (Rowney) Watercolor and black marker was used to render the portraits.
When the watercolor portraits were completed, I cut out each person to adhere individually to the board. Some finishing touches were added, cut paper birds, surf board and use of metallic marker. Final step, coating the entire board with matte medium Mod Podge including a coat of a glossy finish for the surf board and just the ocean area.
The finished product
-watercolor, marker and cut paper on board
Looking beyond the self only to come back empty handed.
51/ 100 artworks challenge
Mixed media: watercolor, marker, cut paper, matte medium on wood.
I will follow the path designed for me, it may be bumpy, unfamiliar and at times sketchy, but I will always be drawn to it. Own that path!
Watercolor, marker on paper
Sometimes we need a little push to realize we already have our wings, its ok to fly
You are ready….
Drawing: watercolor & marker on paper
jennifer barrile 