Doodle of the Day: Looking Back

 I'm trying desperately to make more time for important things like sketching and creating things I'm happy with but I always seem to get stuck - either with work that didn't turn out or running out of time which always results in half finished pieces I never go back to.  I'm sure I'm not the only aspiring artist to feel this way and I'm most certainly not the last.  How do others get through these little ruts and push past them?  It's never easy when your other obligations get in the way like paying your bills on time. . . anyway, enough griping.  These are a couple quick sketches I did in 2010 just before starting school. 

Today's another day!

Doodle of the Day: Giraffe and a Shoe

I did this drawing a couple years ago for a drawing class.  We were given the choice from many photos featuring toy/fake animals and footwear.  Strange I know...but made for an interesting drawing.

Graphite on Drawing Paper

Last Day of Freedom

Tonight was our last day of holidays which also means tomorrow I start my second (and final) year of school.  I'm really looking forward to completing my program so I can finally finally get a job doing something more creative than I am now.  I've been drawing and painting a lot this weekend (I'll post pictures throughout the week), half inspired by the local artists at different towns I've visited and half trying to find my personal style which I don't think I've found quite yet.  The last half of our 'staycation' has been pretty relaxing, we spent a day at the beach and the other two days just putting around the house doing random things which I quite enjoyed.  It's been a nice treat just enjoying each others company without stressing about what needs to be done and where we need to be.

5 Things I hope for this semester:
1.  Each teacher instructs in a way that is clear and informative (many problems with this last year!)
2.  I create a bunch of projects I'll be proud to add to my portfolio
3.  I won't be so shy and speak up more in class
4.  The weather holds out like last year and I don't have to drive in horrible conditions (wah!)
5.  I won't have to stay up so late doing homework each night!

Happy Back to School!