I Drew….

Posted by Jenn Greenleaf Oct 17, 2009

When we brought the kids up to camp last weekend, I drew! I drew a picture of an old barn, and the surrounding environment…including the trees I enjoy drawing so much for some odd reason. I used nothing but the colored pencils my children use to draw with (Crayola, Rose Art).

My plan is to paste it into my art journal (the paper I used is slightly smaller than the pages in my art journal), and then create a bit of a collage around the border. I saved some score cards from games we played while were there, as well as other paper elements (like receipts, etc.) that will work well in this effort.

I need to draw more. There’s no way around this. Not only do I find it completely enjoyable to partake in this activity with my children, but it’s also a very soothing practice when I’m on my own (despite that not happening often). I used to spend hours drawing when I was younger. I can remember being in my late teens, sitting in my Papasan chair in my first apartment getting lost in my sketchbook. I miss spending that kind of time, and I know I can do it again – I have to MAKE the time.

Do you get lost in your sketchbooks?