I also tried a contour drawing of a titmouse on the bird feeder at the front window. I had taken a picture of him and used that as my model. I don't think the contour drawing is too bad, but I then tried a blind contour drawing and his left side was way shorter than his right. I need to slow down and try this again and again until I learn to "see" what I am drawing.
Tomorrow we celebrate Payton's 6th birthday. Her party is at the bowling alley. I love bowling, but may not be able to participate because of my knee. I'll decide tomorrow. Meanwhile, I got her a pair of roller skates for her present and wrapped it with newsprint and then drew and stamped on it so that she would have personalized paper. I am not overly pleased with the result, but I know she will love it.
One plus of the knee problem is that so far this month I have read 5 novels and am just getting ready to start the 6th. I have signed on to the 50 books in 2009 challenge. That figures out to just about one book a week, so it would seem I am ahead of the game. I am really enjoying reading again.
The hubster has gone to the Michigan/Michigan State hockey game this evening with his brothers so I have a quiet house. I love having time to myself, but can't decide whether to paint, clean, watch tennis or read. Maybe I will do a bit of each. First of all, I am going to go cut up an apple and get a spoonful of peanut butter and have a snack (I guess I can watch tennis while I am eating it).
As for you, don't forget to live in the moment!
The drawings look fantastic, you are doing great with your sketching. Too bad you have missed out on bowling. My DH and I own a bowling alley, and believe it or not, I never play, just don't seem to have the time these days.
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