EDM Challenge #20

This was Draw something 'Dad'. I wasn't sure what to draw, but when i saw this fedora in a Father's Day ad, I figured it'd work. Unfortunately the brim turned out a bit wonky. But, it's drawn, it stays. that's the 'problem' with direct sketching with pens.

EDM Challenge #19

Draw something you have made. This is a work-in-progress of a Goddess doll. I still have beading to do, but the fabric pattern looked too fun not to try. This is done in Pitt pens with no preliminary sketch. I am trying to loosen up in my sketching again. I have been doing so much finished work I need to let myself loosen up in the sketch book.



I made the cross in a technique called tea bag folding. It originated in Holland with decorative pouches holding tea bags. Since we don't have things like that in the States, aretists create tiles that can be printed out and used in the technique.

EDM Challenge #17

This challenge was Draw a musical instrument. I dound this harp on the 'net and sketched it in Pitt pens only.

EDM Challenge 181

This week's challenge is to draw a trashcan. Mine is a Christmas popcorn can I saved back to use as a trashcan in my studio.




Since I didn't have any photos of trashcans, I just chose the subject Dance for my gluepage.

EDM Challenge #16

Draw your favorite tool....these are my favorite sewing scissors. I use them for sewing, quilting and embroidery. They have teeny tiny tips and are extremely sharp, allowing me to get right up on the fabric to clip the thread. Once again done in Pitt pens.

EDM Challenge #15

This challenge was to draw a tree, trees, leaves or branches. I pulled out a photo I took some time ago of a tree near our apartment that had this interesting feature. I actually sketched this in Pitt pens with NO prelimnary pencil sketch.

EDM Challenge #14

Today's challenge is to draw the first thing you see in the morning. I used Pitt pens again. I adore their range of greys and browns.




When you wake up, what do YOU see???

EDM Challenge #13

This challenge was to draw your phone. This is rendered in Pitt pens. I'm surprise I did as well as I did since my arthritis is acting up. Maybe I'm learning to work past it finally.



You would think that as common as cell phones are, that it would be easy to find pictures of them. Guess again!

EDM Challenge #12

This sketch is just a simple pencil piece. The hardest part was the noodles.

EDM Challenge #11

This was Draw your Glasses or Sunglasses. This was a pair I had lying around. The medium is Pitt pens and a gold RoseArt permanent marker. The one lens came out a bit wonky, but otherwise I am reasonably happy with it.

EDM Chalenge #10

This challenge is to draw your hand or hands. I did mine in a quick sketchy style this time. Partly for a different look and partly because I was short of time. I made myself a personal challenge when I started the EDM Challenges to do a sketch and collage a day, no matter what. I have managed to get this far despite 2 weeks of a broken air conditioner and a lack of energy.

Today, I went to the hospital (where I volunteer) for a meeting and was exhausted by the time I got home. I laid down for a quick nap and was woke up 3 hours later! But enough whine, I'm outta cheese!

EDM Challenge 180

This week's challenge is draw something in your favorite color. Can you guess mine?????

EDM Challenge #9

This challenge was 'Draw a bit of Organized Chaos', so I took a SMALL piece of my art table. Doug (hubby) said I didn't include enough stuff, I told him I didn't have enough paper! I use the mini yellow pages as scrap paper for glueing and inking. Once it is gluey/sticky I tear off the page and have a fresh surface avaiable. The sketch is done in India Ink and Pitt Pens.



My gluepage is inspired by the prompt - I call it 'Clutter' because it represents the enormous amount of clutter in our lives and how it can overwhelm us.

EDM Challenge #8

This challenge is draw your watch or another piece of jewelry. I drew an earring I made from old jewelry. The sketch was inked and then colored in watercolor pencils.

EDM Challenge 7

Draw a bottle, jar or tin from the kitchen. (What's a tin???) Watercolor over pencil sketch.



Gluebook version.....

Weekly Challenges - gluebook style

An e-friend of mine (and former member of Everyday Matters) suggested I post these as well. Each day when I do a challenge drawing, I also do a companion page on the same subject in a gluebook. From now on, when I post an EDM Challenge, I will also post the gluebok page.