Learning to draw

Still learning to draw with Mona Brooks, the biggest thing I've taken so far from this was 'draw what you see, not what you think you see'

Using a specific point to start with, notice how every line and dot relates to the starting point. This is ball point pen because I was sitting at my desk as my sweet hubby and I had a 'discussion' and I needed to expend some energy, I suppose ;)

Certainly not a masterpiece, but a big improvement over anything I've drawn before.

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Block crayons

Fun stuff, mama! coloring with her new block crayons from Three Sisters Toys. These are made with beeswax and are much nicer quality than Crayola. They last forever, and aren't as likely to be crushed as regular crayons. We like the true colors and that they're easy to grasp. I'm applying with the company that makes them right now to see about carrying them retail, that's how much I like them.

Art is one of those areas that I don't mind having a little less, if it's nicer quality.

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Learning to draw

I've been meaning to learn how to draw for a while now. I bought a book with my Christmas money, Drawing with Children by Mona Brookes.

It might seem odd for me to buy a book intended for teaching children, but I never really learned much about drawing as a child. I loved art, but unfortunately was discouraged because I didn't have 'natural talent' and never was taught well. Being a self conscious child and teen, I just avoiding drawing so that noone else could discourage me. But now that I'm a confident (cocky?) young adult, and a little constructive criticism isn't going to hurt, I'm looking forward to the experience.

I also desire to teach my babe and future children to draw, so I had better get crackin!

Babe got her block crayons from Three Sisters Toys the other day. She needs a little practice, and mostly likes to put them in my hand and watch me draw. She did get some of her own scribbles, which I think are beautiful! :)

This is my first drawing, a practice exercise from the Drawing with Children book.

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