tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042521780804023798.post7540664371056992914..comments2023-09-30T08:12:34.507-05:00Comments on My Giant Strawberry: Beginning a Daily Sketchbook Habit -- Thoughts after 30 PagesAnne Buterahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04090778223286237879noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042521780804023798.post-11055064198321834132015-08-21T11:52:16.663-05:002015-08-21T11:52:16.663-05:00Thank you, Dana! I've been thinking a lot abou...Thank you, Dana! I've been thinking a lot about that. And wondering, myself, if I am not being very adventurous in my sketches because I know I'm going to share them. There are some things I want to experiment with, but I find myself wanting to experiment "offline" on private pages so I don't have to be afraid of sharing "failures". I like the habit and being able to hold myself accountable, but there is a disconnect, I think, when the aim is sharing the sketches.Anne Buterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04090778223286237879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042521780804023798.post-72926691086762868332015-08-19T08:43:00.933-05:002015-08-19T08:43:00.933-05:00Congrats on 30 pages Anne! I'm glad that the f...Congrats on 30 pages Anne! I'm glad that the fear of the blank page has vanished. I think when you realize how fast a page is done and forgotten about you get over it. The only thing I struggle with at times is sharing the page. I wonder if I did it and didn't share it would it change the page? Something to think about I guess. There can be pressure in making a "good" page when you publicly share it but I like the accountability and I guess sharing the pages you don't like makes it all the more real. Danahttp://www.danabarbieri.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042521780804023798.post-52993039687936466312015-08-18T08:22:10.249-05:002015-08-18T08:22:10.249-05:00Hi, Judy! Thanks so much. I'm glad I persevere...Hi, Judy! Thanks so much. I'm glad I persevered, too. <br /><br />I'm happy to hear that you're going to begin a daily sketchbook. I think the practice is so good for us. I hope you'll share some of your sketches on your blog!Anne Buterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04090778223286237879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042521780804023798.post-59802541843981024822015-08-18T08:20:59.321-05:002015-08-18T08:20:59.321-05:00Hi, Madeline! Yes, I've read that, too. Not su...Hi, Madeline! Yes, I've read that, too. Not sure where and possibly in a couple places. I say that whatever helps you to get going with creative endeavors is good! Thanks for sharing the tip!Anne Buterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04090778223286237879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042521780804023798.post-74447257779595920222015-08-17T17:05:50.863-05:002015-08-17T17:05:50.863-05:00Hi Anne, I'm just reading this - so glad you p...Hi Anne, I'm just reading this - so glad you persevered in your artwork. It is so lovely! Love the collage of all your sketches. I'm about to begin a daily sketchbook, and you've given me extra inspiration!Judy Hartmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895216025016558102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042521780804023798.post-18388716104336275712015-08-17T10:43:20.132-05:002015-08-17T10:43:20.132-05:00Not sure if it was about journals or sketchbooks b...Not sure if it was about journals or sketchbooks but I found a good bit of advice that helped me - that first blank page . . . instead open the book at random somewhere and start there. Somehow it was not so intimidating. Love your work, MmadMadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01903798857953160599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042521780804023798.post-59750336997575472872015-08-16T10:01:44.051-05:002015-08-16T10:01:44.051-05:00Thank you, Aga! :)
Your thoughts always mean so m...Thank you, Aga! :)<br /><br />Your thoughts always mean so much to me.Anne Buterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04090778223286237879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042521780804023798.post-23910400331358306712015-08-16T10:01:08.597-05:002015-08-16T10:01:08.597-05:00Thanks so much, Jaime! I've found it so intere...Thanks so much, Jaime! I've found it so interesting that many artists have a hard time with sketchbooks or don't use them. I think the feeling that we "should" do it can be off-putting. On the other hand there are artists who fill up book after book. I guess it's a bit like journaling, too. And there are always ebbs and flows.<br /><br />I put the photos together with Photoshop. Maybe an app would have worked better, or at least been faster, but I wanted control of how it all went together. Long ago I used Picasa to create photo mosaics, but I remember it not working the way I wanted it to. There are probably other apps that I don't know about.<br /><br />I love the idea of the 30 paintings in 30 days, but I wonder about being able to keep up with it because the way I paint usually takes longer than a day a painting and I have other art that I want to focus on. Maybe I'll try doing mini-paintings. Hmmm... you have got me thinking! This might work. Thanks so much for the inspiration.<br /><br />Have you done the 30 paintings in 30 days? It would be kind of fun to commit to it together...Anne Buterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04090778223286237879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042521780804023798.post-51424365718105599582015-08-16T08:53:39.881-05:002015-08-16T08:53:39.881-05:00Anne your sketchbook is a beautiful practice, jour...Anne your sketchbook is a beautiful practice, journey and big inspiration. Thank you for sharing those moments and images!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07004290944434469348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042521780804023798.post-91128706484974848042015-08-15T10:02:37.487-05:002015-08-15T10:02:37.487-05:00I am so impressed Anne! I have had a hard time emb...I am so impressed Anne! I have had a hard time embracing sketchbooks as well. I usually misplace it and it's not findable when I need it so I grab whatever is around, like the back of an envelope or whatever is handy. I currently have a few sketchbooks going but don't draw in them as much as I should.<br /><br />I love your sketches shown all together like this. Did you use an app for that? I used one that did that and forgot what it was called.<br /><br />You should consider joining the 30 paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta. It might get your work seen by more people (sales!).Jaime Haneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13839361431109715942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042521780804023798.post-80903337255279115872015-08-15T09:22:31.183-05:002015-08-15T09:22:31.183-05:00Hi, Tara! That makes me so very happy! I love it w...Hi, Tara! That makes me so very happy! I love it when we inspire each other! Thanks so much for stopping by and good luck with your sketchbook!Anne Buterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04090778223286237879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042521780804023798.post-70830666158832340022015-08-15T09:21:56.706-05:002015-08-15T09:21:56.706-05:00Thanks so much, Karen! :)Thanks so much, Karen! :)Anne Buterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04090778223286237879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042521780804023798.post-57586593366681879452015-08-14T18:25:50.713-05:002015-08-14T18:25:50.713-05:00I just found your blog and Instagram and I am so i...I just found your blog and Instagram and I am so inspired... I am going to try out a daily sketchbook project of my own. Thank you for this!Tarahttp://www.badcatstudios.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042521780804023798.post-10167300982363648592015-08-14T10:36:27.466-05:002015-08-14T10:36:27.466-05:00Don't they look fabulous, posted here all toge...Don't they look fabulous, posted here all together?<br />xoKaren L Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984916879007662549noreply@blogger.com