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Thursday, October 20, 2005

EDM: #37 KEYS


Well, I'm getting back into doodling, that's a start. I am so resistant to using pencils! Since I'm at a stage where I'm relearning as well as getting comfortable with my drawing I REALLY need to use pencil as opposed to pen! Can anybody else relate to this dilemma? I think I'm just devoid of discipline as I am in most area's of my life at this stage of existance. I really do my best to stay clear of anything outside of my comfort zone...actually, I do think I'm making some tiny baby steps...Just do it..this is what my "inner coach" is saying ..or shouting.

4 comments:

Mz. Gydnew said...

That's so me. I've forced myself to do the EDM challenges in pencil and draw them realisticly instead of stylistically. But then for balance I have fun doing Illustration Friday any way I like.

Teri said...

I like your keys. I can relate to the pen/pencil dilemna. I always used pencils and then decided I was going to use pen no matter what. And it works fine. I am the only one that sees all the wrong lines on the way to the right ones.

pedalpower said...

I like your key drawing. I have been doing just the opposite....making myself use pen instead of pencil. That's because I get so caught up in trying to make it perfect that I end up erasing like crazy if I use a pencil. With a pen I just redraw the line and keep going.

Zengal said...

Hi Gaby, I have the opposite problem. I am afraid of the committment and clarity and permanence of the marks made by pens. So I gravitate towards pencil, charcoal and oil paints. All 3 are non-committal (you can easily retract/redo/erase). I am actually forcing myself to try to use pen& ink. GO FIGURE! Let's continue this discussion in a month or 2 and see where we're at....