Now this is the creme de la creme! I nearly cried when I saw this craft paper. If you enjoy vintage textiles and patterns then you can relate to my excitement. This paper bears even more sentimental value for me because it is similar to the wallpaper pattern of the hallway in my home back in Chicago. I grew up in an Arts and Crafts home that still retains some of it's original details like the hallway wallpaper. It is easy to get lost in the delicate pattern. I also bought one in a powder blue as well.  

So, I know have updated my blog in forever (I told you it wouldn't be long that commitment would slowly find itself sinking),  but I'm back. I have been so busy with everything, it's as if life has swallowed me whole with one giant gulp! This is the beautiful paper I found for my self guided project. How I used it?... well that's sort of a surprise. Nothing super exciting to anticipate but it feels rewarding to accomplish another piece. Every artist understands that immediate gratification once they have "arrived". The paper itself was a joy to find! It reminds me of a timeless Laura Ashley print. I wish I could have afforded to buy more.

My Vanitas still life drawing. I am very attracted to it for unknown reasons. It could be the ease of it, or the graphic quality maybe...... I'm just not sure. I was slightly embarrassed about bringing in my own bathroom toiletries but that soon faded when I realized it wasn't a bad idea. I just wanted to do something different and it hit while I was thinking of doing something differently for my self guided project. I love when that sort of thing occurs! 

Portraiture

All that glitters isn't gold. It's origami craft paper!

No drawings today. Just me. I've been worrying a lot lately but I can't put my finger on exactly what. And I have a huge pile of homework to do. It's weird how as an artist I do not utilize art as an outlet for stress. I almost create art out of obligation or because I feel unaccomplished if I don't. What's wrong with me? I think I'm going crazy. Nevermind that though. I should be posting new stuff very soon.