Sunday, August 12, 2007

Last year I went fishing with Salvador Dali. He was using a dotted line. He caught every other fish.

The Most Perfectly timed Words evah!!!!
*one of my favorite artists*
Her blog link is also in the sidebar *wink*

Fish #1 - sharpie

Fish #2 - sharpie


Fish #3 - sharpie



Fish #4 - #2 pencil


BAD! Kitty Art Studio

Quote for the day & Sketchbook lookie-loo's

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A little fish, overhearing a fisherman remark that water is essential to life, became panicky and swam desperately in search of water, until it reached the ocean and asked a wise old fish where it could find water. The old timer laughed and said, "Why, you've never been out of water. You've had water all the time, but you didn't know it." So it is with faith; you have it, it is with you. You simply have to realize and use it and it will grow.
~unknown
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Chance is always powerful. Let your hook be always cast; in the pool where you least expect it, there will be a fish.
~Ovid
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Patience is what you require when the fish are not hungry.
~Unknown
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"You got that look again, Alvin," said Arthur Stuart.
"What look is that?"
"Like you need to piss but you're afraid it's gonna come out in chunks."
~Orson Scott Card from:
The Crystal City
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So it's been another busy week of work, classes and a bit more travel.
I have been carrying my sketchbook around with me to try and learn how to draw a good carp in my spare time.
The first one was evil looking so I kept going...and I think I am getting the hang of it. Scales are hard. Fins are hard. Drawing a good carp is hard.
I want to do a big carp painting...but I figured I might better look into learning how to "see" a carp first. Drawing not being one of my many (ahem) talents...I have been working on it in small doses.
I have been painting, but not much of any value is coming out right now. I am painting over some old canvas that I didn't like the original work on to keep costs down while I experiment.
This summer just has not been very productive with all the work, meeting and greeting, and travel...not to mention the classes. I am looking forward to a slower pace real soon so I can get back to me...just me.
Looking forward to the fall I guess.
Just wanted to check in with you all...share a little of what I have been doing and let everyone know I am still alive.
Well, next week should be a little slower and I hope to get back to regular blogging again.
There will be a new show going up at The Hub bookstore and cafe in Danville KY starting September 5th. The show will run for two months. It's a very cool place that is as well known for it's books and treats as it is for the fantastic art they display. So I am excited about it.
I submitted my info to another 20 galleries across the country this last week. We shall see what happens with that...maybe something good will pop.
I am off to spend a family day...and catch up on the domestic chores...
send help...or the Merry Maids.
Aieeee!
Love to all my peeps!
Heather






8 comments:

The Lone Beader® said...

Excellent post! Also, I love the fish drawing. I wish I could draw like that.

Heather said...

Thanks LB! You wish you could draw like me?! I don't think I draw very well at all...I wish I could bead coooool ass cars, trucks and groovy buses like you!

Cynthia said...

Good list - I should print that out as a reminder to myself when I get in that funk, something that happens every so often. In fact, I am just emerging from the funk as of last week!

I love the fish - it has sort of an Asian feel to it. And, yes, you CAN draw girl.

Heather said...

Thanks Cynthia. I know Keri's list is soooo perfect...I do have it printed out and posted on the studio wall...to help keep me on the path. I have never felt comfortable with drawing, never thought I could do it very well...but that goes back to the #1 on the list dosen't it? Comparing myself to other artists...such a waste of time and energy...I CAN DRAW...damit! :)
Love to you!

PennyBlue said...

Well, you may not think that the summer has been productive but making all those submissions certainly was! Good Luck with it all. Love those fishies and your opening quote! {:

Heather said...

Thanks Blue, I hope your summer is going well. Good to see you!

misterEtickets said...

brilliant, simply.

Heather said...

Thanks MisterETickets! I am pleased to meet you. I added you to the blog roll under "watch Me Paint 2007 - So everyone go check him out! Thank you for coming by, I hope to see you around again soon.