More lettering to Revisit

 

Still Going Through Journals...

 to see what I might want to revisit.

I forgot how much I like Art Nouveau letters...

and a mandala made from an Eiffel Tower stamp!  This stamp is included in an alphabet set called Paris Lower from My Sentiments Exactly. The way the shape forms the mandala is an idea that I want to let percolate for awhile.

Spiral Roses

 

Pencil Crayon Weaver Writing

 This monoline weaver writing could be done with fine felt tip markers too!

I keep learning the same things in church, by the way.  Maybe I should say "hearing"; I may not be too good at "learning" them.  Thankfully, our God is a forgiving God!

Neuland

 Not a great example, but I do want to revisit this!

Lettering Variations

 

Watercolour Gridlines

Still working on clearing out my studio, I'm looking at old journals to see what I might want to revisit.  I haven't done these watercolour grid lines in awhile!

Same Subject, Two More Approaches

Watercolor, Stillman & Birn Alpha Sketchbook

The first approach is a quick direct to watercolor sketch.  Tulips never fail to inspire me.

The second approach started as a value study, inspired by a talented urban sketcher, Paul Wang, but then I couldn't resist adding some color.  The paper is all wrinkled but it makes a lovely sound when I turn the page!

Watersoluble Graphite, Strathmore Sketchbook

#drbonniehenryfanclub

Poster Paint, 11" x 14" Strathmore Sketch 

Yes, believe it or not, there is a hashtag for the Dr. Bonnie Henry fan club.  This makes me an official member.

Dr. Henry is the Provincial Health Officer here in British Columbia.  She has made us all proud during this pandemic, with her calm, empathetic, and clear daily press conferences.

Colour Palettes

Changing colour palettes is a good way to extend the life of a series.  I've also used different formats and different media for these art deco flowers.  Most importantly, they are so much fun to do!

Trying Pencil Crayon Art Deco Flowers

And Why Not Cactus?

These are for Janice, who asked "Why not cactus and palm trees?".

They're done in my Fauxdori traveler's notebook.  I'll add journaling in the areas left blank.

Why Not Trees?

If there are Art Deco Flowers, I wondered why not trees?

A Different Shape

Watercolour Pencils, Metallic Watercolours

Art Deco Flowers in My Journal

Watercolour Pencils, Metallic Watercolours

Dot Flowers Everywhere!

For a few days I was filling every blank space with these dot flowers.  I was reminded how easy they were to do after watching this video.

Saran Wrap Backgrounds

Part of finishing up journals is using jazzy backgrounds.  They make great backdrops for calligraphy, if they're not too bumpy.  I love to let saran wrap dry on top of watercolor (or Inktense),  so I had a couple of these to fill.

Ah Fook's: The Coolest Spot in Town

I'm liking this new sketchbook process - paint and draw at random, then write sequentially.  The text looks like a random background pattern and I love the crowded look of it somehow.  The complete opposite of my days here, which are long and lazy, with lots of time for sketchbook madness.

Did you know that Ah Fook's is the coolest spot in town?  An equally mad supermarket, it is one of the oldest on Maui, and a local favorite.  It was the first supermarket here to install air conditioning, and so coined this catchy phrase as its slogan.

Soon I'll be back home - in another cool place.  Brrrrr!

In My Sketchbook

Watercolor, Pencil Crayon

Sketchbook, 5.5" x 8"

Sketchbooks are wonderful places for quick experiments, this one inspired by something I saw in Calligraphy: A Book of Contemporary Inspiration

Rediscovering Blind Contour Drawing

Watercolor

Sketchbook, 5.5" x 8"