Thursday, May 17, 2012

Large Bloom Doodle

such fun working in my large Moleskine - 11.5"x8" - while either watching TV or during a quiet moment in my day - I've pretty much dedicated this one to doodles - florals so far

I thought it would be challenging to work a fantasy flower as far out on the page as comfortably possible while still retaining the shape somewhat.  I loved working on this one and I haven't put colour on it yet because I am letting it marinate for a bit - to see if it's done or if it needs some tweaking.....

this one will be challenging to colour with the big blocks in the pattern - which is why I am still thinking about maybe adding some more design into it to make it more manageable to colour evenly...

drawing these shapes, designs and patterns is so soothing to me....real therapy!!





8 comments:

  1. New blog follower here, and I'm having fun playing catch-up. This is really gorgeous! You must have a much steadier hand than I do ;)

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    1. well hello Cat!!! thank you for visiting - I hope you find your way back here again :) I apreciate your kind words - thanks!!

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  2. How DO you do that? I've tried doodling, nothing ever matches and lines are very wobbly! Your monochrome patterns could make amazing fabric designs!

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    1. sometimes my hand freezes and doesn't know how to start and/or complete one of these drawings Ruth - it's all done one line at a time and I actually started with Mandalas with pretty much all straight lines - it was the curved lines that scared me!! after becoming comfortable with the straight lines I ventured into the curved lines and I've learned that a wobbly line can get "lost" amongst all the pattern once it's finished - so I just soldier on. thanks Ruth!!

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  3. Oh my... (sigh)
    How I do love doodling! :]
    Don't you find doodling, very therapeutic... right?!
    Lovely work, Emily. Such a pleasure visiting here today.
    Take care.

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    1. it is totally my therapy April!! it has become addicting to me and I don't mind one little bit!! thanks for your wonderful comments April - hope you have a great weekend!!

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  4. Emily, your doodles are amazing! Rather intimidatingly so.... :-) Bookmarking this one for inspiration too

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    1. Oh Lorinda intimidating is the last thing I would want. These drawings are done very methodically -I think when I get home I will work on a step-by-step how to post. I so appreciate your comments - thank you!!

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