Day Two Hundred Fifty Five

Ah, Friday. How wonderful.

Today seemed like one of the longer days I’ve had in a while-the impending madness of the full-time, AP-filled start of school is inspiring me to make the most of the 48 or so hours of freedom I have left to my name.

So, today’s post...

pho-bi-a n. A compulsive fear of a specified situation or object.

I wanted to illustrate a little character that seemed very afraid. Because phobias are kind of ridiculous, I didn’t want to have an actual fear represented...I left the possibilities open with this one-the character seems quite afraid of...everything.

As a very jumpy person, I can identify with this. As far as phobias go, I’ve been fortunate enough not to pick any of those up...so far.

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Day Two Hundred Fifty Four

First day at work today. It’ll take a bit to get the swing of things, but it’s good to have something to do.

Very much dreading the start of school-it’ll be rough getting back into it...forcing my brain to absorb information it doesn’t care about. Dunno...we’ll see.

Today’s word made me think of the odd bits of writing I’ve been working on lately...and the process of filling up a notebook. But...I’m getting ahead of myself.

mole-skin n. The dark gray pelt of the mole; a heavy, durable cotton fabric with a short, thick velvety nap on one side.

Thank god for brand names, because I wouldn’t have known what to do with today’s word otherwise. Now, the word I’m thinking of is “Moleskine” as opposed to “mole skin” but, either way, here we are.

So, I’ve always loved the process of filling a notebook. Not just with writing, but found objects, bits of art and so on. I love, as the notebook fills, how it warps and wears down...breaks in and eventually starts to fall apart.

Anyway, I wanted to illustrate that with a simple sketch.

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Day Two Hundred Fifty Three

I think today went alright. Went through enrollment...failed a math exam. The usual.

I’ve been writing more. Nothing incredible...nothing that really makes much sense, even. I guess they’re just strings of thought-written down before they leave my head. I don’t know. It’s a start, I guess.

Today’s word may not be that interesting, but it applies to an incredible number of things...I was able to chew it over and find something interesting (I hope) to do with it.

right-an-gle n., Geom. An angle of 90 degrees; an angle with two sides perpendicular to each other.

With quite a few shows coming up this fall and frustrated with Hobby Lobby almost to the point of making my own picture frames came to mind with today’s word. After some thought, though, I decided to skip the frame idea (how interesting can an illustrated picture frame really be?) and go for something else.

I began running through ideas..objects and scenes in everyday life that involved right angles.

I kept returning to walls or, rather, corners. Without knowing where I’d end up, I began to sketch out a brick wall. In case you haven’t tried to draw a wall by hand and keep the perspective correct, it’s quite the task. I’m still not sure I got everything where it should be but...you get the idea.

I kind of like this one.

I enjoy the highlight on the wall to the right-you get the detail of the brick on one side and, on the other, it fades into darkness.

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Day Two Hundred Fifty Two

The weather heated up a little bit today. I just couldn’t think...with the heat like that. I don’t know. We wandered, and moped, and I returned home slightly too sweaty to get to work on re-discovering the floor of my room. A few hours later, able to see the carpet through the layer of clothing, I emerged ready to take a break with some art.

Today’s word made me think of the seemingly long-gone days of truly dressing nicely. Not just to go out, but as an everyday affair.

mid-i n. Slang A dress, skirt, or coat which extends to the calf.

Frankly, I wish more people put thought into their attire. I’m tired of getting stared at like an alien for wearing heels in Lawrence. Hmmmph.

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Day Two Hundred Fifty One

Apologies for skipping the post yesterday-the art WAS indeed made...

The word went right along with a project I’ve been meaning to get started on...and just haven’t gotten around to. Obviously, it’s still on the brain, though, and I’m hoping to get around to it sometime soon.

­reel n. A device which revolves on an axis and is used for winding up or letting out fishing line, rope, or other string-like material; a lively and fast dance; a bobbin for sewing thread.

I really enjoyed the look of the reels; the rest of the projector...not so much.

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Day Two Hundred Fifty

mar-gin n. The edge of border around the body of written or printed text; the difference between the selling price and cost of an item. 

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Day Two Hundred Forty Nine

Alright well...I’m not quite sure what I did today. Found a decent post-punk album at the antique mall...spent the afternoon with the family.

So, I decided to start early with today’s piece in an effort to actually get some work done this evening.

kes-trel n. A small falcon, that hovers in the air with its head in the direction of the wind, having a gray and brown plumage, common in Europe inhabiting coasts, moors, and farms.

Alright! I was pretty excited to get today’s word. I’d been wanting to learn to draw birds for a while-the detail and shading of feathers really appeals to me. I decided to try to illustrate a bird from an angle that would allow me to really experiment with the feathers.

I’m not entirely thrilled with the way this came out but, because it’s one of my first times drawing a bird in flight, I’m not super disappointed.

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