One of the online groups I belong to is WetCanvas. They have an "Artwork from Life" forum where there is a Scavenger Hunt that takes place every 9 days. Someone hosts and gives a list of 26 items for the participants to hunt for and sketch in the medium of their choice. You can do as many or as few of the items as you want. I participate a lot in the hunts and sometimes really like a few of the small sketches that I do as part of the hunt. Here are two examples.
We were given "your most recent art supply purchase" in this latest hunt. I just bought a Sailor fude pen which has a bent nib that allows you to make thin and thick lines with the same fountain pen. I haven't tried it yet because I ordered the pen through Amazon Prime but ordered the converter (which allows me to use my own ink) from someplace else and it hasn't been delivered yet. So I used the pen as a model for this item.
Another hunt item was "your favorite corner in your home or office." Since I always sit in the same spot on my couch, where I can rest my feet on the coffee table while I sketch, have access to my laptop and phone on the table next to me, I guess this spot qualifies. I did this sketch using the Zebra colored fountain pen in black and my watercolors. It bled a bit but I like that effect.
I'm just showing you that artwork doesn't necessarily mean ending up with a masterpiece each time.
We were given "your most recent art supply purchase" in this latest hunt. I just bought a Sailor fude pen which has a bent nib that allows you to make thin and thick lines with the same fountain pen. I haven't tried it yet because I ordered the pen through Amazon Prime but ordered the converter (which allows me to use my own ink) from someplace else and it hasn't been delivered yet. So I used the pen as a model for this item.
Another hunt item was "your favorite corner in your home or office." Since I always sit in the same spot on my couch, where I can rest my feet on the coffee table while I sketch, have access to my laptop and phone on the table next to me, I guess this spot qualifies. I did this sketch using the Zebra colored fountain pen in black and my watercolors. It bled a bit but I like that effect.
I'm just showing you that artwork doesn't necessarily mean ending up with a masterpiece each time.
Oh, I ADORE the one with your foot on the coffee table. You really are never stuck for a fabulous painting... hear the applause!
ReplyDeleteJulie, thank you so much. lol No, I will always find something to sketch...not sellable, but sketchable.
DeleteHave fun with the Sailor fude -- my favorite fountain pen ever!
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Thanks. Everyone I know who has one loves it. I wish the converter came at the same time.
DeleteThat pen sounds fun. I like your format for Hunting. Sketching with your feet up is perfect. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jo. Part of yesterday I sat in that spot hiding from the cold under an afghan. lol
DeleteThese are super Joan. What wonderful ideas for sketching the scavenger hunt gives you.
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