Within

 do you ever

take pencil to paper and see where it leads you?

then sit back and take it to heart 

and

interpret how it moves you?

or

prepare a meal and plate it up

then sit back and take it to heart and see how it moves you?

or watch the wind inspire the trees to dance 

and interpret some special meaning for you or about life?

I enjoy doing this. 

it is a bit like drawing a card for its message. 

This young lad closed his eyes and settled within,

energy centers tangibly gained vibrance.

I hope to sketch more often

even daily, just for fun, just to see what shows up on the page. 

Then to consider its meaning for me. 

Does this drawing have a personal meaning for you?

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Yogini takes Flight

Taking to the sky

Pure ecstasy

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For Inktober

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Musical of the Universe

born

with music in the pores of her skin

within her bones
&

even the threads of her hair 

are held the songs of the universe

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4 inktense watercolor pencils

and an ink pen

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the baby humming birds are growing up

their nest is stretching

due to the gossamer spider webs

it is made of:

absolutely brilliant!

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The Unfolding of a Drawing

first there is a feeling

an idea

an inner image

sometimes the shape of a face

the width of her eyes

or perhaps the thought of a walking stick

then a sketch begins to come to life

another wanderer

with her walking stick

protective hat

and energy auras that travel with her

offering insight

wisdom

and kinship

she walks in the ways of the elders

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(sorry the final image is blurry)
 

recently,

Annie of Bohemian Art

asked if any of her readers would like a cloth bookmark

made by her

yes, i said

look what arrived in the mail:

  it looks even more wonderful in person!

my tai chi teacher once gave me feedback:

look up

Thank you Annie!   

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Greeting in the form of a Bow

when one bows to a lady

possibly

a previously unseen doorway may open 

enjoying practicing drawing bodies

along with faces

for:

29 Faces

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also, notice that art from behind these pages shows through

not happy with this journal ;-(

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Face 10 for 29 Faces

she

colored like the rising and setting sun

both her skin and hair

also 

her spirit

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29 Faces

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Hairstick and Bun

i slide into a realm 

of joy and contentment

when i sketch whatever face

wants to appear on my page

some days are full of learning new techniques 

and how to draw bodies (like in my last post)

they are challenging

so in between

I draw a face, a lovely spirit

like this gal who wears her hair in a bun

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visit: Sunday Sketch's

to enjoy other wonderful artists art

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are there things you draw that nurture you?

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Innocent Depth

Spring is such a wonderful time

our mountains are thick and lush

wearing a garment of green and flowers

skies are dramatic and endlessly changing

with clouds and blue

rain and snow

today held a Sunday drive

dancing to live music

fantastic meals

a walk in nature

I hope all of you had a wonderful weekend too

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Visit Sophia's Sunday Sketches to enjoy 

wonderful art!

Sunday Sketches

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I decided to take Suzi Blu's: Goddess and Poet class. 

This past week I drew faces of ladies, one after the other, 

all with eyes that are heavy lidded.

So different from the eyes I had been drawing.

This drawing will be painted.....

at some point.

To enjoy sketches by other people, visit Sophia's Sunday Sketches
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Eva at Angel Pearls,
was celebrating the followers on her blog and I won a lovely prize!
A handmade brooch
with a freshwater pearl in the center.
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Thank you Eva!

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This week, a friend and I went east of the Rockies.
The day was gloriously beautiful, you can see some photos on my other blog
Spirithelpers.
I will share something here, that I have not shared over there...

a black bear eating flowers!

Mica of the Butterfly Clan

For 6 weeks I have enjoyed sharing a drawing for Sunday Sketches.

The support, encouragement, new friendships

are wonderful!

I have had some wonderful correspondence about what I have shared being more

a drawing than a sketch.

Being new at drawing I pondered why I was finding sketching

more intimidating than a drawing. 

I was able to draw, meaning lots of pencil work and LOTS of erasing,

eventually I could form something that I enjoyed seeing. 

A sketch to me felt like a wonderful expression,

with few lines, that presented an idea, leaning towards something complete.

Very intimidating. 

I had the thought that some sketches are like a haiku poem

perfect with in a few simple lines. 

Last week an idea presented itself,

a clan of beings with ears like butterflies.....

the sketch:

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I could not stop with the sketch.

Introducing Mica of the Butterfly Clan.
Since he is of the Butterfly Clan, it is my sense that there will be more drawings of clan members and most likely a story to go along (eventually).

 

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Please visit Sophia's blog to find a list of people who are sharing their 

Sunday Sketches!

wishing you a lovely weekend,

Happy Mother's Day~

Tammie