by Marian Parsons | Feb 16, 2023 | Art, Artistic Endeavors, Creative Play, sketches, Watercolors
As I have shared in a few posts recently, I made the commitment to draw and/or paint daily in 2023. Daily-ish. And I’d say I’ve done pretty well given the number of paintings I have produced and that I’ve finished two sketchbooks that had been...
by Marian Parsons | Aug 23, 2022 | Art, Artistic Endeavors, Creative Play, sketches
The purpose of drawing and painting in a sketchbook is for practice, exploration, and experimentation. It’s really not meant for public consumption, but it is a personal endeavor. But, I admit that I find studying the sketchbooks of others to be more...
by Marian Parsons | Oct 20, 2021 | Art, Artistic Endeavors, sketches, Watercolors
I actually finished my 3rd sketchbook back in August, but I haven’t taken the time to film a little sketchbook tour video. I like doing those because they hold me accountable, but I’ve also received wonderful feedback from people who have shared how...
by Marian Parsons | Jul 21, 2021 | Art, Artistic Endeavors, sketches, Watercolors
I know you’re not all my “art people.” Some are my art people, some are my home people, some are my furniture people, and some are my everything & anything people. But, the art posts are not just for my art people. There is so, so much...
by Marian Parsons | Feb 3, 2021 | Art, Artistic Endeavors, Creative Play, Oil Painting, sketches
I’ve shared in the past that I have a hang-up when it comes to sketchbooks. Several hang-ups, actually. I always want to be the person who is filling up stacks of sketchbooks, making notes, sketches, and drawings, capturing thoughts and ideas, practicing. ...