Not long ago I mentioned that I like to sit and doodle. Many of my doodles recently have been these characters that I decided to call seed people. The thought of seeds kept coming into my mind – first from the word ‘Seed’ that I made during my lettering class then through a guided meditationContinue reading “Drawings – Seed People”
Category Archives: Art
Harriet Goes Birding
Eager for the start of migration season, Harriet the Elegant ghost trades her opera glasses for a snazzy pair of binoculars.
Harriet’s Attempts to Cook Okra
Though she lived in the South for several years, Harriet the Elegant ghost never could quite figure out how to cook okra.
Drawings – Ancient Figurines
I was searching for images in the public domain to show during a talk I was going to give on the element of shape in art. It dawned on me that the ‘go to’ is always paintings and I got to thinking that sculpture would be so much more fun for exploring shape. Many ofContinue reading “Drawings – Ancient Figurines”
My Sketchbooks
Since I post so much from my sketchbooks I thought it might be worthwhile to talk about the types of books I have. As mentioned in other posts, I used to not be a sketchbook person. I thought this was odd given you always hear of artists keeping sketchbooks. But I would obsess over theContinue reading “My Sketchbooks”
Class Dismissed – Lettering Class Ends
I wrote some other posts on the class I took through the Smithsonian Associates on Decorative Letters in Watercolor. We finished the last session last week and I must say it is worth taking something that is completely off the radar from what you normally do. The most fun about such things is that youContinue reading “Class Dismissed – Lettering Class Ends”
Harriet is on Vacation
So for those of you who are used to seeing Harriet the Elegant Ghost posted at least once a week this is for you! Harriet has rented this space out (to me) for a time to raise money to go on new adventures as well as replace her string of pearls and opera glasses. AsContinue reading “Harriet is on Vacation”
New Black Paper Sketch Book
I always wanted to try a black paper sketch book. They are great for metallic drawing media, white gel pens, and select other media in very bright colors. Below is one of the small sections I used to test different colors and media. I will post more information about this particular sketchbook and the mediaContinue reading “New Black Paper Sketch Book”
Harriet Reminisces
After binge watching reruns of Rowan and Martin’s Laugh In, Harriet the Elegant ghost reflects on her younger days as Harriet the Groovy ghost.
Harriet Attends a Sale
Though she awoke early to line up at the department store for the President’s Day sales, Harriet the Elegant ghost was plowed over by bargain crazed shoppers.
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