Still slacking...

Hello!

I am still here, and not doing the sketching I am wanting to. I had a busy weekend. Saturday, I was working all day, then I picked up my daughter, and we had a little slumber party( her & me). Sunday, I got to be her make-up model, and then we experimented with nail polish. My daughter loves YouTube make-up tutorials. (She is only ten!)

I spent yesterday doing...nothing! Well, I did mange to watch a lot of Netflix( like all day!)

Today, I did venture some sketching. I will post pictures tomorrow. 

Until next time...

Not a bad picture, for having taken it myself( of myself).

Thanks for reading!

Mandy

Slow but steady...

Hello!

I am back again. I have decided to attempt to make posts every other day. (Less pressure) I am still trying to get myself in the habit of sketching something once a day. It's an uphill battle.

I did a sketch yesterday, of a kitten:

Its got a little attitude!

I also spent sometime working on a Zentangled ATC of the letter K for a swap.

I hope you enjoyed this post. Thanks for reading!

Mandy

I really do procrastinate...

Hello! 

from my first couple of posts, you probably thought I don't really procrastinate. Well, I am still not caught up with my 'sketch a day' challenge. I guess I will settle for every few days.

Sketch #3 was done on Monday:

My lunch dishes at the mall food court.

I have been working on swaps:

Brown themed...

Otherwise I have been enjoying Netflix. Spent most of yesterday watching Orange Is the New Black.

I will try to post something everyday( or so).

Thanks for reading!

Mandy

Procrastination lasts...

It was a big day at work.We celebrated the official Grand Opening of our new studio. By the time it was over I had developed a headache. Now, almost 4 hours later it hasn't gone away. I don't feel like sketching. I almost didn't even make this post.

If my head feels better tomorrow I will post 2 sketches to make up for my slacking.

For your viewing pleasure:

A couple bracelets I make that are available for purchase on my Etsy shop www.etsy.com/shop/MandilynJane

Thanks for reading!

Mandy

Procrastination strikes again...

Hello!

As I sit here and the evening gets later...I think to myself, "You haven't sketched today." My reply, "I'm tired, can't i just relax and watch Netflix. I did get up at 6 am, and then work for 7 hours. I deserve to relax..."

I am giving in to my slacker self... I may sketch later, but I doubt it. Do you ever put off doing things because you don't feel like it? Let me know.

Since there is no sketch today, I will still treat your eyes to something nice.

Altered Dictionary page for B: Boa ( a snake, or feathered accessory?)

Thanks for reading!

Mandy

Day Two Sketch

Hello!

I am back again with my second "Sketch A Day" post. Today, I sketched while having a snack before work. I drew the lovely ad holder on the table...

So Pretty! 

It is not very exciting, but it still practice. 

I wanted to work on a painting that is in progress today, but I got wrapped up watching my latest Netflix obsession Lost Girl. I'll just have to try tomorrow!

Anyway, thanks for reading!

(A bookmark I created. Copies are available at www.etsy.com/shop/MandilynJane )

First day of"Sketch A Day" challenge...

Hello!
As I promised yesterday, I started my "Sketch A Day" challenge. With the help of a library book, How to Draw Animals in simple steps by Polly Pinder, Susie Hodge, Eva Dutton, and Jonathan Newey. I chose to draw their cat featured on page 13.

The eyes are a bit big, but I think it is not too bad.

I started this challenge because I am not much of a sketcher. I prefer to color, and do abstract stuff, than try to draw realistic. My new job at an art studio requires that teach kids how to create realistic drawings, so I thought I should practice. This sketch is quite small, only about 3" squared.

Also, I said I would show you the finished Zentangle from yesterday.

Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed it, and stay tuned for more.

Mandy

A true procrastinator...

I decided that as part of my NEW BLOG, I would also start a personal challenge of creating a sketch a day. Well...now it is getting late and I don't feel like sketching. SO, I will start my challenge tomorrow!

I did create a Zentangle ATC for a swap using the letter 'J'. So here it is:

Still need to add shading... I'll do a better picture later.

Thanks for reading!

Mandy

A whole new world...

Hello!

I am so excited to start my blog! (I'm a little nervous too) I have never blogged before, so it might take a while for me to get the hang of it. So please be patient.

I want to share with you my creative endeavors, art, and life. I will post pictures of what I am up to, and hopefully I will get some feedback.

I create things for myself, for my Etsy shop(https://www.etsy.com/shop/MandilynJane), and for swaps on Swap-bot. I welcome any questions!

This is me with my shocked face. I can't believe I'm doing this!

Here is an altered dictionary page featuring the word Arch.

My lovely little model/daughter wearing some of bracelets I have created.

Thank you for reading, and I will bring you more soon!

Mandy