I've just signed myself up for a sketchbook challenge. I have one year to fill a sketchbook and even though the book is not here yet, I'm already worried that I won't be able to fill it!
I used to draw. And paint. And make pottery. My life has not been all that conducive to hours of sketching on end, like it was when I was a teen! I browsed (ever so briefly) thru some other artist's posted sketches and got a big dose of intimidation! Of course, these people have gone to school for additional training, and possibly have careers centered on their artistic abilities. I chose to forgo school for life. That's right, I didn't go to school because of so many reasons, but the top of that list is because I couldn't bear the thought of postponing life for school! Silly, I know. I do have to say that I filled those year when I could have been in school with adventures and starting a family (and I'm not in debt up to my eyeballs), so I do feel pretty good about that decision. I guess I will have to remind myself that an artist isn't necessarily made better or made great by going to school, but by doing it.
I'm interested to see what will come out as I start to draw again. 10 years is a long time to be away from a sketchbook! A new challenge awaits...
1 comment:
Sounds like fun! Is this an annual thing? maybe we can get a few of the children going for next year's?
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