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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Pain and A Couple of Sketches

at 1/12/2011 07:00:00 AM Blog Owner Vicki Holdwick
I am still in a bit of pain in my left arm, but it is now more like a 4. Yesterday it was a 9. I didn't go to Stockbridge to tutor as I was still feeling the residual of the pain meds I'd taken and didn't think I should be driving. I slept a lot yesterday.

I did make it a point to try a quick perspective sketch. I used a micron pen, so it is messy, but I think it is better than my last attempt.





And then I had to get into my comfort zone a bit more so I drew a couple of birds at the feeder.


 


I am hoping to get a book made today. My problem is that I can't decide which one to make - should I try a fabric one? should I finally make the "Training The Dog" book? and if so, should I make an open spine with a coptic stitch? should I leave the spine in place and do a slotted spine stitch? should I try a small book and a 2-needle coptic stitch? Ack!!!
I guess you will have to wait to see which one I finally settle on. Meanwhile, I am hoping to get on the treadmill today. I wanted to walk yesterday, but swinging my left arm was torture. 

Later.......

xoxo

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10 comments:

  1. nanke's stuffJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Your perspective drawing is much better than the first one you did - you're getting it! The birds, as always, look great. You've gotten really, really, good at drawing birds. They're so cute! hugs, nancy

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  2. bettyfromtexasJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Excellent sketches, Vicki!

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  3. Pooja SrinivasJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Much much better, no doubt :-) I love the curved road!

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  4. Quilt knitJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    I am sorry to hear about your Arm! You need to toss a coin. Have two piles of books. One for tails and one for Heads. Whichever wins. Close your eyes and pull from the side that won. Nice drawings. Good on the perspective.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    you're much braver than I am. I've never done a pen sketch without pencil first. I love pencil. In fact, I need to get some colored pencils.

    Nice job with the Micron. Love the birds.

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  6. BrendaJanuary 13, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Your perspective sketching is really improving heaps. Wish I was brave enough to try drawing a bird. I know you love them. We bought a cockatiel last weekend and I'd really like to draw her. My 12yo drew her and it turned out really well.

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  7. AlexJanuary 13, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I really like the perspective of the houses. The bird's cute too! ^^
    Awww I hope you feel better Vicki. Think your arm just need some rest and a lot of massages. Get well soon and don't work too hard. Thank you for your comments and I am just happy that I've got something to post again after all these while ^^

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  8. B @ Sweet LimesJanuary 13, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I really like this perspective sketch, you've really improved but I think I like it because it really makes me wonder what's around the bend. Are you going to do more work on this one?

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I love the way the street curves away in the top sketch and the birds have such a jaunty air to them, wonderful! Glad to see your feeling better, rest and baby that arm!!!

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  10. donnaJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Isn't pain exhausting? It always surprises me. But your sketches look terrific. You are definitely improving :-)

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