Things that Need to be Done
A list mostly for me so that I know what I need to finish
- Easter dragons *finished*
- lino fuzzy dragon *started*
- tote bag
- messenger bag *started*
- colorfix flower *started*
- horse head close ups *started*
- Harly drawing *finished*
- Harly and Luka drawing *started*
- Graphite dog *started*
- Graphite cat
- Coloured pencil crane *finished*
- fruit pastilles coloured pencil drawing *started*
- sew 2 fuzzy dragons 1/2 *second one started*
- finish website (need to add art info and links)
- find Pj trouser pattern and alter it into culottes
Dear Jennifer:
ReplyDeleteI am a Huge fan of urs. With all that you do get done,I have physical limitations 2 -how do you do it. I can't get done in one day as you do. Especially in art. I just love FD for all that you give to the site -I read FD site everyday. It really makes me happy to be w you.
1.How do you schedual time 4 art. 2.How can I get over starting new stuff terrors. 3.Afraid of making a mistake or people laughing at my stuff-stops me from doing -now.
4.Just plain terrors on my love of creating art-has totally blocked me.
Thanks 4 just being here- saved my sanity & given me hope for more.
Love a Ontarioian, I love 2b in GB. -Denise
I never sleep :p No I get help from my husband to do a lot of the tec things and he helps out around the house. thank you for the lovely comment :D
ReplyDeleteI tried to make lists to help me schedule but they didn't help. So I do what I can when I can. Even if the house work suffers from it.When I have problems with the feeling in my hands I focus on online things as the keyboard can take a bashing from my hands. I take a lot of breaks when I am drawing. I usually can only draw for about 15 minutes before I have to stop and do something else so my hands don't freeze up.
Easiest way to get over starting new things is to just do it. You don't have to show anyone what you do which makes it easier when trying out new things. A lot of people are actually really interested in how things are created and most just want to know how you did something. And most of the time the people that do make fun of you and your art are just scared to try themselves. Take a small sketchbook with you everywhere and don't show anyone what you draw until you feel comfortable with what you are doing.
Showing people your art can be very helpful though. So once you do have some confidence, try to get an honest and helpful critic from someone who isn't family as most family members don't want to point out any mistakes. I tell people just say what ever you want about the art. At first it can be a little bit discouraging when people point out what might be wrong, but another pair of eyes does see what is wrong and help.
Hopefully you get over your terror. And really if you never do, it doesn't matter that much. Just draw for yourself if it makes you happy. thats all that matters :D I don't know if this comment will be any help, and I don't mind answering any questions so please don't hesitate to ask me.