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Friday, December 31, 2010

Final Friday of the Year and A Blind Contour

Can you believe it? I think I just got used to writing 2010 in the date and it is time to take down the old calendar and hang up the new one - 2011.

I wonder what the new year will bring. I know a new grandgirl will be born in late February or early March. And I know a niece will be married in September and I'm hoping to meet a grown niece at the wedding that I've never met before.

I am hoping to strengthen my friendship with my arty friend, Nancy. I think we may get to a life drawing session in January. I am looking at Hollander's new class offerings and hoping to take another book binding one. I am hoping to reconnect with my friends at Puff's. I'm hoping to take a class with Sandy in Niles.

I am also looking forward to beginning the Sketchbook Challenge tomorrow. I've chosen a landscape format, 5.5" x 8.25", 128 page journal. Because of the width, I may divide each page in two. This will give me 256 spaces in which to work. I am hoping to see some marked improvement in both my commitment to do art everyday and to my personal growth as an artist.

I am hoping planning to do a blind contour at least once a week in 2011. If you are unsure what I am talking about, take a look here.

For the last post of 2010 I have a quick sketch of a decorative pitcher that I used to keep kitchen utensils in, but now have in my work room.







And a blind contour of same:


Last year the hubster bought a bottle of bubbly to welcome in the new year and it still resides in the refrigerator unopened. I am not much of a wine drinker (migraine sufferers are not supposed to imbibe).

Happy New Year! If you are a reveler, be safe; if you are going to watch the ball drop on TV, good luck staying awake &-)

xoxo

6 comments:

  1. Hi Vicki, Wonderful drawings of your pitcher. The big shape is so elegant! It was fun reading through your thoughts about the coming year. I hope it's a good one for you!

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  2. Thanks for the heads up on the Sketchbook Challenge, I have signed up - it might be just what I need to get back into the swing of things. Happy New Year my friend. xx

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  3. Yes, dear friend, I've missed you. Life drawing, Hollanders, and you .... a great combination! Happy New Year, and we'll get together soon! hugs, nancy

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  4. Happy New Year!
    Great Drawing! Contour is Great!

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  5. Happy New Year Vicki, we will watch you fill you sketchbook I think?

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