Every Day Matters.
'Yes, of course', some of you may say.
Others will nod and murmur ' Ah, EDM,
Danny Gregory' and possibly
Sketchbook Skool. Chances are if you're reading this you'll know what I'm talking about.
Sharon explains and demonstrates how EDM (and other interesting creative things) in her excellent blog
Tones and Tints. It's really worth a visit, and if you're a stitcher, then you'll probably know her already from one of my favourite blogs
Pintangle. There's also a thought provoking post from from Sarah,
here.
Sometimes, having diverse creative interests is awkward.
After feeling elated on completing the 31 Days sketching challenge
last week - I felt lost. It had sparked off so many wonderful new
creative ideas, but how could I possibly implement them all? My focus
went walkabout. It didn't even wave goodbye!
So - at embroidery class, I took some books about learning
to draw for my friend and class participant Alison, which included Danny's 'The Creative License'. I
explained the concept and background to EDM, and recording our lives
through art. This was a new idea to my group, but they really took it
on board - we ended up talking about the importance of creativity and marking our
lives. Not just the big events, but the little things - and,
the different ways in which we can do this through our creativity.
We didn't
actually get much stitching done, but it was wonderful to feel the
enthusiasm, ideas and interest - and the understanding of the importance
and connection of creativity in daily life. I must admit I got a real
buzz from it.
I'd been a bit of a silly old Jules. Far
better to have a store of ideas, but to concentrate on the now.
Explaining this to others made me
really remember it's the
journey that's important. The willingness to continue learning, and
practice, patience and perseverance are all that's needed. Instead of
worrying - just do it. Focus returned. She was a bit tired and hungry, but I made her a big bowl of soup, and we're settling down nicely.
OK, I am going to inflict more sketches on you. I've still been drawing every day, and I'm taking a new class with renowned Urban Sketcher and illustrator
Marc Taro Holmes - 'Sketching People in Motion'. via Craftsy. It is, absolutely, fantastic. He's a brilliant teacher and these are my first two complete sketches, created while watching video. I would never imagine I could, sketch anyone moving, so I can't praise this class highly enough. I can't wait to get out and practice gestural sketching now.
Classical violinist
Classical guitarist.
The guitar is totally off, but I don't care. They were moving! Whoopee!
Do check out Marc's blog and stunning art on the link. x