This is the sketch I created this week. She is another in my ‘Wildish Spirit’ Series.
I am still thinking of what animal or flowers I will add when I get to the painting. I’d love to hear your thoughts, too.
Have a wonderful, creative, day, Janell
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Another Sketch…A Sweet Face
We took a few trips to downtown Los Angeles and out to the San Fernando Valley while our daughter was visiting this last month, so I had some time in the car to do a few sketches. This sweet little face is a bit younger than most of my wildish spirits, but she just emerged with a very innocent expression.
I usually start my sketches with the eyes, nose and mouth and then get the shape of the chin and face; then I add the hair and fae shaped ears. This drawing came together that way. I sketched a few extra things around her as I was thinking about different ideas for the background and foreground when I get to the painting stage.
I am thinking of Aster(after the genus name Asteraceae from the aster daisy) for her name as I am sure some type of daisy will be in the painting. Aster also means star and refers to the fallen tears of the Goddess Astraea, known as Virgo and September’s constellation. I have a feeling her painting will be my September project. I am also considering changing the pack of firewood she is carrying over her shoulder to a big bouquet of daisies when I create the painting.
Hmmm… seems like I have a bit to think about. I would love to hear your thoughts. 🙂
Have a wonderful, creative, day, Janell
Fairy and Fawn Sketches
I’ve been working on Fairy and Fawn sketches this week. I hope to get started painting them this weekend…
Have a wonderful, creative, day, Janell
A Quick Fairy Sketch
In the midst of all this traveling to Oregon and Texas, jewelry making, wedding preparations, and trying to beat strep throat and a sinus infection, I managed to get a few quiet moments with my sketch book. I have missed my fairies!
Whew! I am so glad to be home! August was like a roller coaster ride. We had a wonderful time visiting with family, but it’s great to be back home and have life get back to normal. I am so ready to get back to painting and spending time in my studio. We have our daughter at home for two more weeks before she heads back to college, so I am cherishing every moment with her.
I look forward to catching up with everyone’s blogs and finding out what has been going on in your lives.
Have a wonderful, creative, day, Janell
A Fairy Sketch from a Plane Ride
A fairy sketch I drew while I was traveling. It’s interesting the inspiration I get while gazing out the window of an airplane! 🙂 I named her Fawn, as she has “spots” on her cheeks.
Have a wonderful, creative, day, Janell
Lines of Inspiration
While at Descanso Gardens a few weeks ago, I walked under this willow tree and was surrounded by lines and contrast. 
As I slowly turned in a circle while looking up, It made me think about how lines create form and interest, inspiring me to explore lines in different ways when I paint. When I sketch, I am very conscious of line, but when I move to the medium of paint, I find that I think in terms of color and shape.
My first thoughts are towards my liner brush, (one of my most favorite tools,) but I want to look at new ways to emphasize line. I am going to see how I can use some of my other brushes in a different manner to create “lines” in my next painting.
It’s amazing how nature inspires us in so many different ways!
Have a wonderful, creative day, Janell
A Hoodie in my Sketchbook
I am busy in my sketchbook again. It is easy to carry around with me and handy to work in when I find myself having to wait for an appointment or have time to just sit and reflect. And yes, her fairy ears are being covered by her hoodie. 🙂
Have a wonderful, creative day, Janell
A Tree Fairy Sketch
I’ve had a couple of busy weeks teaching art workshops. So I haven’t had much time to paint or post to my blog, but I have been busy drawing in my sketchbook.
Have a wonderful, creative day, Janell
A Masculine Face in My Sketchbook
I rarely draw boys or men. Not sure why, I suppose I am just drawn to female faces. But, since I teach manga drawing and inking workshops and many of my students draw men, I occasionally sketch a male character to keep familiar with it.
Have a wonderful, creative day, Janell
More Swimmers in my Sketchbook
I rarely ever use color in my sketchbooks. But these mermaid sketches just seemed to ask for some.
These two sketches are facing pages in my sketchbook. Hmmm… I just noticed the shadow image of the first drawing on the second one and I think I like it. 🙂
Have a wonderful, creative day, Janell
