Visual Arts Class

As I shared with you all earlier in the week, my son and mum are in Japan (In Tokyo yesterday) at the moment. The earthquake has been a very scary experience, had me freaking out there for a while but I'm very happy to say that my son and mum are safe.


I wanted to share with you all what I've been doing in my Visual Arts Class. 

Yesterday in class we spent the day drawing and painting apples. Mind you I have only been using charcoal. I'm a very precise, neat, clean artist. So I find the messiness of charcoal hard to deal with mentally (even though I understand how to use it), it drives me crazy but I really want to be able to because I love the look of charcoal drawings. There are 9 of us in the class and it has been wonderful to watch everyone's process and results. I'm very slow, I like to take my time, part of the precise part of my nature I guess. Do a bit, step back and assess, do a bit more. Yesterday I got 3 of my 6 needed drawings done. Here is two of my favourites.

This was my second drawing today and I'm pretty happy with the result but there are some areas that I want to do a little bit more work on.

So after sitting there and munching down on one of my apples, this was my 3rd drawing. I really like the way this turned out. 

So this weekend and next week I will be working on the other pictures that I need to get done and then cropping out parts of my drawings that I like the composition. From these croppings I will be picking one to paint in the style of Matisse on a very large scale. Which more than just a little bit scary.

So stay tuned for some more pics.

Handmade Christmas Pledge Update - Japan - Blogtoberfest Day 8

Today's theme was picked by Dion, All the goodies were picked from a search using the word Japan.

This is so Dion' style and would look great in his new bedroom.

Ultraman Pop Art Print By Monster Gallery

I love cranes, I have had a thing for them since I was in High School. This one is going on my wish list.

Origami Crane Necklace Pendant by Sea Of Jewels

It's great to see bunting done in a different way. So great for boys. 

Kawaii Monster Garland Banner By Made By Gwen

How cute are these. I only wish I had someone to make them for.

Japanese Kokeshi Girls Jewelry Box Amigurumi PDF by Handmade Kitty

This Tshirt has already gone on the wish list for Dion. 

I Listen Tshirt by Bare Tree

I used to collect postcards as a teenager so I just love this jotter. 

Travel to Japan Upcycled Jotter By Ari and Maya Designs

How are you all going with your Christmas plans? Found any great finds lately?