Week 7 of 100 Days of Making

Happy Monday, dear ones! And since another week has gone roaring past, I am posting the women I created. I had a few days of slump this week where I refused to continue. I was tired, frustrated and decided to give this ridiculous task up. I allowed one of those unhelpful, negative, destructive statements ("What's the use of this? You'll never be a real artist.") overcome me for a couple of days. But only for a couple of days. 

I returned to the task on Tuesday with this lady. She is looking back at the past and letting it go.

 (Derwent Inktense pencils over acrylic paint)

( Graphite pencil, Derwent Inktense pencils)

 The background of this page had been used for notes and then splashed with acrylic paint. I wasn't sure there was even enough space to create a lady.  But low and behold, a carefree couple of girls showed up. I call this one Dancing in the Garden.

 I found a magazine with loads of large female faces selling various makeup products and decided to try my hand at copying which I haven't attempted very often. This is one of those done over acrylic paint and writing.

 Sundays usually find me taking notes during a church service. I use both images and words to help me both stay focused and remember what has been said. So this one is one of those.

Finally, this morning I tried another magazine copy. I call her Wonky-face. The point of all this is to simply do the work. Honestly, I can see where most of these can be improved upon. However, when I look back to the first week, I see improvement. Progress, not perfection.

So, you precious and beautiful soul, keep on doing what you are doing. Don't give up before the end of the race. I believe in you!

Because I love you. Bunches.