I miss the blog world that I was so
involved with. So I thought I'd share
just a little of what I've been up to.
I still journal with sketches
in fact, I have several journals going.
But they are more private
than the old drawings I used to post here.
Here is a sample.
I've been studying beginning Italian for Travelers,
as well as advanced French.
If the world will permit me, I hope to go to Europe
one more time.
I make little flashcards & study aids for the Italian.
It's a beautiful language, but it's new.
I recognize words, but I'm not memorizing them
as quickly as I would like.
I've been playing around with my watercolors & colored pencils,
creating postcards for friends. Valentine's Day.
Some one introduced paper weaving to my art group.
It was fun to play with my painted papers, like a kid in a grade school art class.
Lately, I'm reading books about art & making notes in my Art Learning Journal. A friend & I have formed a mini study group, we give ourselves assignments. This reading in Affirmations for Artists sparked some good personal writing.
With spring on the way, going sketching outdoors is moving into the forefront again. With Covid maybe out of the way I'm hoping for some new adventures out in the world.I hope your lives are getting back to normal & that adventures await you!
PS I wasn't able to leave comments on your posts today. I will try again though...
Great to see what you have been up to. I knew you wouldn't be idle!! FUN!!
ReplyDeleteBeth, Thanks for stopping by. I'm not idle all of the time, but I do have a coptic book to finish with a special friend...ahem....Talk soon, R.
DeleteSO GOOD to see you here! Seems I too, after my son's death and a while before while we traveled, have been away from the posting art world -- and lately, even sketching and journaling. I do my smallies each night -- and sometimes, when moved, will write or paint a bit -- But more reading and reading and reading. Trying to get back into an exercise routine as Covid has been horrible to my weight ... too much sitting I"m afraid, and of course, stress. Glad to know you are still sketching -- and hope you return soon to the blogworld -- you are missed!
ReplyDeleteLin, I am so very sorry to hear of your son's death. I didn't know. I send thoughts of comfort and sympathy to you...Yes, it's good to do a little something in our art process, though doing it as we used to isn't always possible. I too am struggling with weight and becoming more active again. Thank you for your dear note...maybe we can get in touch some how (email?)...Love, Rita
DeleteThis is a terrific post, Rita. It's so lovely to hear what has been happening in your world. How exciting to be studying a new language -- the flash cards are a great idea! And I love the paper weaving. I should try that with some of my scraps. Love that first sketch. Well, I love this whole post! Happy week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely collection of projects you’re working on!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carol. A little scattered, but fun...The language studies feel focused, though, with dreams of returning to Europe one day...
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