There are times when I break out the soft pastels, draw something and then let my imagination take over. Dancing is an 8×10 soft pastel on white paper.
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#533 The Furst Gnome Gets A Hug
Illustration and cartooning has always been a passion of mine. Here is the third in a series of illustrations I am doing with my little clan I call the Furst Gnomes.
#520 White Cat
The little whit cat sitting next to some tall flowers in a vase. The painting of course like some of my others was created on an old book page with pen and soft pastels.
#489 The Mouse
Every once in a while I like to create a simple doodle illustration which explains the drawing for today. I hope you enjoy.
#418 Little Yellow Building
This is a practice drawing I created on a 9×12 white drawing pad using soft pastels and color pencils. The only thing I can say is practice will hopefully one day make not perfect but better. Enjoy your day and God bless.
1001 Drawings #377, By the Light of the Yellow Moon
I love the backdrop of old pages for my illustrations. I think think there is something to be said for using re-purposed materials instead of throwing them in the trash. I guess the reason why is because as I am get older I see that nothing anymore appears to be built to last, including relationships and institutions like marriage. I am glad that God does not look at our relationship with us as temporary. No once we enter into a true heartfelt relationship with Him it permanent.
1001 Drawings #354, When Is Too Much Enough?
One of the things that’s such a pain to me at Christmastime is shopping at all the stores. I love working in retail because I love the interaction with all the customers. When I worked retail the only time of year I dreaded was the Christmas shopping season. Not because of the hustle and bustle but because of the attitude of many of the shoppers. Tis the season to be jolly and happy but as Christmas Day approaches the attitudes of many shoppers turns dour. There is something about shopping for too much on a Christmas list that brings out the worst in people. My question when is too much enough? If shopping, wrapping and driving is taking the joy out of the season then scale back and take teh time to enjoy those around.
Daily Drawing #290, A Cool Breeze is Blowing In
Well it is that time of year again…fall, Autumn. Whatever you call it, the winds of change are blowing through. There is a new chill in the air. When I was a kid I got excited about this time of year because it meant Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas were not far off. Now as I sit here with another decade almost in the rear view mirror the chill in the air means more blankets on the bed, the air conditioners get removed from the windows and the coats and sweatshirts come out. Oh well, at least I have the coming holidays.
Daily Drawing #288, Giving the Gift of Merriment
Giving the gift of merriment is something each and every one of us can do each day. A good example is just passing a smile to everyone you meet or giving a heart felt hello. I know what you’re thinking, “but I don’t feel like smiling everyday.” Truth is me neither. At one point in my life I suffered from depression but I set my mind on not passing on my down feelings to others. Instead I decided to pass on a smile and a hello each day.. I still do it to this day. I’m not saying it will work for everyone but at least give it a try. I must also add if you’re suffering through any kind of depression or any other related illness please seek out a Biblical counselor.
