these are the last two pages of the sketchbook i recently filled. i got this sketchbook as a gift (to myself, admittedly. one of many) about five years ago. at that time, i used all of about 10 pages of it as a place to make preparatory sketches for a painting class i was taking. after the class was over, i did not touch the sketchbook for three years.
in 2007, i attempted to pick it back up in an attempt to stir up the old artistic juices that had been laying dormant for some time. this was frustrating. my skills were greatly lacking. i used all of 4 pages.
this past april, i picked the sketchbook up again as a place to take notes in a new class that i was taking (arts and visual inquiry- fun class!). all of the sudden i was bit by the doodlebug. the sketchbook served as a visual journal of sorts and was filled up within a matter of about 4 months.
what does this have to do with art of the web, you might ask? good question.
well, the fact that i can share this image and this story with you all in this way is where i will start. technology is an amazing tool that allows us to share our stories/ideas/thoughts/expressions. we have the means to express these stories visually, through the written word, and with sound. we also have the means to combine these elements. technology has cracked the egg of personal expression open and it's insides are leaking all over the web...
it is daunting but i'm up for it. let's explore.
I think it is great that you posted you sketch book! It reminds me that I have to sketch more in my sketch books! your blog looks great!
ReplyDeleteThat sort of thing with sketch pads happens to me all the time :P And I feel you 100% about sharing,- I love discovering, receiving, and sharing
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