Procrastination strikes again...

Hello!

So last week I didn't post anything... This week I am posting a couple days late! Better late than never! That seems to be my life motto, except when it comes to getting places, then its "Better early then late!"

No new personal art work this week, although I have two sketches for future projects( I haven't scanned them for you yet). I will post next week.

In training....

As training at work progresses, I have moved on to colorful fruit still lifes with introductory color theory. Using backgrounds of complementary color to the fruit. Starting with a simple orange on a blue background:

Next is a green apple on a red background:

Then a red apple on a green background:

Finally, a lemon on a purple background:

These are all done with soft chalk pastels. Next training I will do a white cup with a fruit. Then I will be moving on to watercolor...

In Minecraft News...

I have joined a new multiplayer server called, MCMonarch. I has a lot of features that I am looking forward to: free build survival lands, towns, parkour, PvP, mob areana... plus a Creative server, KitPvP, and Minigames servers. There are alot of nice people and a lot to see. So click the link to their web page to see more and get the IP address. Then look for me: DragnFeathers

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SPRING HAS SPRUNG!!!!!

Mandy

 

No post this week....

Busy at work and play...

I will make a big post on Friday!

So stay tuned!

Thanks for reading!

Better late, then never....

Hello!

This week in Art...

I have been distracted by Minecraft again this week. I did get a little art work done. I started this little picture done with colored pencils. I was thinking about the lovely spring weather we are having in Seattle right now, and upcoming Easter.

I am also sifting through ideas for a show a co-worker is curating... the theme is childhood.

I also took time to admire nature's beauty. A magnolia tree starting to bloom.

This week in Minecraft...

I have decided to join an online server or two( or three, or four...) to play with other people. So far it has been 50/50. The first server I joined is okay. They seem to be having some administrative problems with people abusing privileges, and technical bugs. I think they are working it all out. I will let you know my recommendation in a couple more weeks. The second, I joined late last night and it was pretty peaceful.

I have also been white-listed for another server that I haven't been able to get on yet, and another that is still in development by a guy here in Seattle.

In my private world, I ventured into the Nether...and died. I went back in 'Peaceful', gathered my remaining belongings and searched for the Nether fortress. After an hour of cautious serching, I went home with a lot of Nertherrack, and some glowstone. I will continue to search in peaceful, then switch so I can get some blazerods for a brewing stand. Wish me luck!

Until next week, don't forget to comment and let me know what you think about this blog. I would to have more followers!  Thanks for reading!

Mandy

 

A New Plan...

Hello!

This week I decided to try a new plan to keep me motivated and productive. It worked a little bit. I decided to try to spend at least 30 minutes working on some art each day, and gave each day a theme.

Mini Monday

Tester Tuesday (sketches)

Watercolor Wednesday

Thoughtful Thursday (journal)

Finally Friday (work on main project)

As you can probably tell I like things that sound catchy. I spent 1 hour on Monday, 20 minutes on Tuesday, and about 15 minutes on Wednesday. Thursday nothing, and today I am writing to you. No art done :-(

What did I get done though....

Mini Monday

I prepped 4- 2" square canvas panels, and painted the background color for a small set. Then while I was waiting for some paint to dry I created a small 4" x 6" pastel picture of a lily pad with a flower.

Tester Tuesday

On Tuesday, I was lacking motivation, but I had 20 minutes to kill while cooking some rice so I did some sketching. I started working on the idea based on my troll doll "Trollina the Dragon Trainer". Here is what I have come up with so far.

Troll dolls are kind of weird, because they have big heads, big bellys, and little arms and legs. I gave her some eyelids and an earring; also some clothes! I will keep developing her and see where it goes.

Watercolor Wednesday

Another day where it is tough to get motivated... but I spent a few minutes and created a quick 5" x 8" painting based on a tutorial from the FrugalCrafter on Youtube.

Finally...

To wrap up the week.... that's it. The pastel and watercolor paintings will be available so purchase in my Etsy shop: MandilynJane so come check them out.

I will try again next week... hopefully I will create more art and spend less time playing Minecraft!

Please leave any comments or suggestion, and I hope you decide to follow this little blog! Thanks for reading! (You deserve a cake!)

Mandy

Did you miss me?

Hello!

I missed another week... slacking again! Sometimes playing video games is more fun that getting work done, even if work is art. I didn't really have much to share last week.

The Art show...

I have two pieces of art on display at BC Surf & Sport in Seattle, and they are for sale for just $10!!! If they are not sold before the show is taken down on March 15th, they will be available in my Etsy shop MandilynJane for $20. Here is what they look like:

More stuff from training...

I posted before some tonal still life drawing I created during work training, and now I have two more.

A red apple

A green apple and a white mug

Progress on my painting...

I have made a little progress on my painting since I last posted. I added a darker background color and outlined the 'bubbles' in black. 

I have ideas for what to add next...I will keep you posted, and when it is finally finished I will create a slideshow of the progression.

Thank you for reading this... please subscribe, share, and comment to let me know what you think!

Mandy

I was slacking again...

Hello! 

I missed posting last week. There really wasn't anything to post. I was too busy playing Minecraft, and didn't get any art done. This week I have torn myself away from my video game for a little while to post some things that I have worked on.

On the job training...

During training at work(I teach drawing and coloring with soft pastel to children and teens) I started learning 'tone studies'. Basically, grey toned still-life.

An apple and a lemon.

Preparing for Art Show...

I finished a sunflower painting for an upcoming show of small works. This is acrylic washes painted over a pencil sketch. I think it still needs something, but I am calling it done.

I have started on another piece for the show. So far it is a watercolor background that I will be drawing a butterfly over.

Book of Days...

I am terribly behind on my Book of Days. I think it is in week 5, and I have only gotten to week 2. Hopefully I will be getting a couple done next week. Week 2 was about the weather and the challenge was to draw a face on printed paper, cut it out and paint it. Here is my finished layout.

Until next week...

Thanks for reading this(I'm sure someone is...right?) Leave a comment or subscribe, or both to let me know you're out there reading this... okay... Bye

Mandy

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