In my art journal this week

Today I spent a quiet afternoon sketching. This week I have been reading The Artist's Journal by  Cathy Johnson.
So this week I felt like sketching! I made these sketches using my non-dominent hand.
I like the way my sketches have become more "loose", less precise.

Mini collage

When I am sitting at my desk and have to wait,  I will grab a piece of paper and start making a mini collage.
Sometimes it’s a blank piece of paper, sometimes paper I have used to wipe off excess paint or ink:

 I will use  my cheap box of watercolors, some left over bits of colored paper and add some details with markers.

Messing around like this is great. There are no expectations, no right or wrong, no mistakes. Just cheap bits of recycled paper and cheap materials, so I don't have to feel bad about wasting money or materials. And the best thing is that without all that pressure I feel free to experiment. With sometimes surprising results!

 

Free online workshop

I have signed up for a online workshop.
Actually two workshops: Doodles Unleashed: Mixed Media Techniques and Watercolor Sketching.
It's my first online workshop.

This is from the website : " Our online workshops are free and self-paced. Workshops are held in our virtual classroom website. Each workshop consists of four video lessons and supporting downloadable instructions. "
Here is a link if you are interested

http://www.strathmoreartist.com


I am looking forward to it.

More info Doodles unleashed by Traci Bautista: 2011-free-doodles-unleashed-online-workshop.html


More tutorials Cathy Johnson (Watercolor Sketching): KateJosTube