February 25, 2010

Sheep and Art Journaling Experimentation

As I mentioned earlier I made some sheep coats for my cousin Julia. I think they came out nice. Hopefully they will fit her sheep properly. So my sheep is modeling them below before they are shipped to Baltimore. :) I have so much to mail to people so this will finally get me to the post office. I always fail at regular mail. (Click photo for larger image.)


Then tonight I figured I try out my art journal finally. My journal is made up of an old poetry book from an antique store. I used gesso to cover the page. The medium I chose was water color pencils and a prisma marker for the outline. Now this is only the second time I have ever used watercolors and the last time was just with the little cheap set from Job Lot, so don't be too hard on me. =) It's really rough but I like it. It is Zeus of course. I looked up and he was the first inspiration in view. I'm happy with my first page. It was a fun experiment. I really can't wait to continue it. (Click photo for larger image.)



Now to finish up the cleaning I was doing. Two very special guests are going to be here tomorrow so I don't want to look like a slob.

4 comments:

  1. What's wrog with your job lot water colors - I think Zeus is pretty rocking! I sooo need to play with my art journal more! I also love the little sheep!

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  2. It's probably me being over critical. Thank you!
    And yes you should. It's my first art journal. It's thanks to my FF tribe. I think you all make me want to do more art.
    I love my mini sheep too. Who wouldn't love mini sheep? =) He needs more coats. Next ones will be for him. I wish Farmville sheep would give me lots of free real wool.

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  3. Drawing and model are both lovely. Keep up the good work!

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  4. Oh and the job lot watercolors aren't as easily controlled as water color pencils are.

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