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Friday, January 7, 2011

Blind Contour Friday and A Self Portrait Sketch

at 1/07/2011 07:51:00 AM Blog Owner Vicki Holdwick
Good morning. It is going to be a really good day. I can feel it. I am driving to Nancy's house and then we are heading into Ann Arbor. I'd like to get some book cloth and maybe some Lokta or Bugra paper. Maybe we could also go to the store with manufacturer overruns where you never know what you might find. I never can remember the name of the place, but I know how to get there.

We'll eat lunch out and have a ton of fun. We always do when we are together. It's been a long time since we were able to make time for an art date and I've been starved for one. I think that maybe the next time we get together it will be to make blank journals.

I took a little bit of time to try a self portrait sketch and a blind contour of same. I think I probably should have tried to put pupils in the eyes of the blind contour, but I didn't think of it.



I am taking the day off from the treadmill today - that is if I don't find myself on it this evening. I really enjoy the walking and adding 3 miles to my total is a wonderful feeling. So far since New Year's Day, I have put in over 16 miles. I'm loving that!

I hope you have a great Friday and a wonderful weekend. I hope to do lots of art this weekend so I have something to show you on Monday.

Until then.....

xoxo
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12 comments:

  1. Sandy in MichiganJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Vicki, Wow! Your self portrait is spot on. And I don't mean the blind contour one. LOL! I hope you and Nancy have a great day and find some beautiful papers for your blank journals.

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  2. nanke's stuffJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    You did a great job with your self portrait! I can't wait to see you .... it's a good thing you remember how to get to that place, said the one who's directionally challenged! lol hugs, nancy

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  3. mares41January 7, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Hey there,
    I am enjoying reading your posts. I feel like I know you so well now!! Glad to reconnect. I love your art work. I would love to try my hand at some of the journals. You are truly talented!
    Take cousin.
    Love,
    Marianne

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  4. mares41January 7, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Hey there,
    I have enjoyed reading your blog. Wow, you are truly talented. I love your blank journals. I might have to try doing one. I also like your water colors.
    Love,
    Marianne

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Hi Vicki,
    What a coincidence! I was working on a blind contour self portrait too. I like the quality of your line in the blind contour; nice shapes too. Did it help you see the contours when you did a "regular" drawing? Superb!

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  6. B @ Sweet LimesJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Love the energy you have going into this day, just KNOWING it's going to be a good one. It's contagious girl, and I thank you for it!

    Self portraits are tough aren't they? I think you did a kicking job, had to giggle at the glasses in the hair. Seeing yours got me thinking about the one I did a while back. If you're interested you can find it over here:

    http://sweetlimes.com/2010/09/17/dear-me-love-you/

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  7. donnaJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Great self portraits.

    I am so envious that you have an art friend. I wish I could find one too. I hope you have a terrific day.

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  8. BrendaJanuary 7, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Love your self portrait - it is something I have not attempted yet. Have a fantastic day with Nancy, hope you snag lots of bargains and have a great art jam.

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  9. Cathy HoltomJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Lucky you meeting up with Nancy, wish I was closer!

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  10. Quilt knitJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Do not take off on your walking great Blind Contour Friday drawing.

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  11. Barbara BJanuary 8, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Really nice sketches, Vicki!

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  12. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    You did a great job on the blind contour drawing, but the self-portrait is outstanding!

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