markers

so, I am slowly but surely building up my art supply stash and decided that I have to start thinking of a nice way to store my markers in a way that they are close by and I do not have to unpack a whole bunch of things to get to them.
I have to admit that after sorting them out I have alot less than I thought I had lol or atleast it looks that way anyhow :)
I started with my new Kaisercraft Infusions alcohol markers...a little while ago I saw someone using and old CD holder to store them...Perfect, I had just the right one stashed away filled with cds I dont even listen to anymore. Then I dug out an assortment of artline markers, sharpies, slick sticks, Pitt pens and put them into some stationery holders that I picked up at Kmart for about $3 each. 

Still have a long way to go to have a collection like everyone else, but have to start somewhere lol. Now to sort out my paints, pencils, etc.
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dragon/fairy

Thought I'd share a page from my art journal. This one is done in watercolour. need to think of a title, hmmm maybe my fairy's keeper, something like that!!!!

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The Rainbow Mermaid

I have joined some online art journal courses at Willowing Arts
 and Tam is currently offering an amazing tutorial called The Rainbow Mermaid, you can access the class by making a donation to Water Charity. For more information click HERE

Tam is fantastic at breaking down how to do everything and even if you feel that you can not draw, she will show you step by step how to create your very own mermaid.
So, without further ado, I have completed my take:

I have used watercolour paints and dylusion sprays to create her.
So why not have a go at painting your mermaid and help a worthy cause at the same time.
Thanks Tam, I really enjoyed this tutorial,

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Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My.......

.....Well Tiger anyway lol.
I was asked if I would draw a Tiger for someone, the other day, and I have never even attempted to do so before, so thought it may be a good challenge. I did warn though, that I may not do a great job on it, but was willing to try :)
So after looking around for a little inspiration, I jumped in with pencils sharpened!
I was a little unsure with my end product, as I can be my own worst enemy, even at the best of times! That's when I knew it was time to put the pencil down lol. 

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Horse

I have been playing around with compressed charcoal pencils and had a go at drawing a horse head. I used to love to sit for hours and hours drawing horses, but time does not allow me to do so anymore!

I absolutely love working in black and white, and overall I was quite happy with my end result.

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Postcard swap

My niece Lisa Lee, signed me up for  iHanna's postcard swap
so we had to make 10 postcards, any way, any how, after thinking for a bit, I decided that I would
just hand draw mine, a little boring to some maybe with all the wonderful mixed media out there :)
I mentioned in a previous post that I had not drawn in a long time, so I thought this would be a great
opportunity to get some practice in!
I decided to do a fairy theme, I mean who doesn't like fairies, right? lol and then to finish them off I
added a fairy quote to each of them.
I got my 10 addresses a couple days ago, and I have 9 addresses in the USA and 1 in The Netherlands.
I am still finishing up a few bits on the last couple so I decided that I would send 5 today and will send the next 5 on monday.
Here are the first five that are already on their way to their recipients...who will they be???

I will be back to share the other 5 as soon as I have finished them.
* EEk sorry, I forgot to take a photo of the last 5 before sending...Sorry!

Meanwhile, why not pop on over HERE to see what everyone else has made in this swap...


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Elsa

Ok, so I have been really out of touch with drawing for quite some time...i just never felt I had the time or patience anymore...well now its time to make time! and like anything, baby steps first right?
I decided animation is a great place to start so here is my first attempt at Elsa from Frozen,
I know my drawings will improve alot with practice so they can only get better.
I just used simple coloured pencils for this next time i think I will use watercolour.

I did rush the bottom of the pic as I wanted to concentrate on her face

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