Tuesday, January 8, 2013

WOYWW 188

Today, or more precisely tonight, I am getting a jump start on the weekly What's on Your Work Desk photo sharing that the ever so nice Julia Dunnit hosts on her blog, Stamping Ground. Each week we post a picture of our work spaces and then are invited to go see what others are doing. One week I found a great jeweler and managed to score a cool, and reasonably priced pair of earrings from her Esty shop. You just never know what you will find.


This week I  started Lifebook 2013, a year long journey through art taught by Tam (can't seem to locate her last name on her blog) and a number of other folks. I've taken classes from a couple of the teachers and enjoyed those and even though I've only watched one video from Tam, I'm thinking I'm really going to like it. 

Our first warm-up was drawing a whimsical Fairy Art Mother. Because all of this is new to me, I practiced a couple of times with my new water soluble crayons in my small art journal. OH MY. They are just TONS of fun. I can tell I want more colors already. 

Since this is OUR Fairy Art Mother, she says nice things to us like
 and
And although I can't draw yet, I sure do like color, so I used just about every one of them to draw her...
It's going to be a good year!!

17 comments:

  1. Happy WOYWW. I am jealous. I so want to join in with Lifebook 2013, but I am being sensible and realising that I have far too much to do anyway. Next year! Love your drawing/colouring. Keep us updated, so I can see what I am missing! Ali x #40

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  2. What a great undertaking, am sure you will really enjoy it. Tam's famous on the net, but I can't tell you her full name either! Enjoyed your discovering how great the water colour crayons are..I totally get that, in fact, I have that same reaction almost each time I use them! Am also loving that your Fairy Mama is reminding you take your time and find your own pace..how wise.

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  3. Your fairy art Mother looks so happy and her comments are very encouraging, what a great way to start off the year! Love the water colour crayons too and you have inspired me to get mine out and have a go! Happy WOYWW, Anne x #47

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  4. Enjoy your year with the Lifebook! Sounds great.
    Happy WOYWW!
    Tuire xx

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  5. What a cute fairy art mother - so colourful and pretty. Happy WOYWW! Karen 93 x

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  6. Love online art classes. I recently did a canvas that said the exact quote - "You are exactly where you are supposed to be".

    Enjoy your journey!!

    I am new to WOYWW and friends with Sandee. Hope you have a chance to check out my blog and desk.
    Lori #81

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  7. Hi Sara, happy new year! That online course looks like great fun love the idea of your own personal fairy art mother great work x

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  8. Happy New Year!
    Great start to 2013! good luck with your new venture and I'm sure we'll all enjoy sharing the results.
    Jo x

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  9. Hi
    This is my first time at WOYWW and I hope you don't mind me looking around your blog while I am here.
    Ria

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  10. I love your art fairy, we all need one of them to keep us motivated! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)

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  11. I love the fairy, I think you did a great job!

    Happy WOYWW! Apryl #9

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  12. Your fairy art mother is lovely, she can come and visit the fairies that live in my garden any time.
    Happy WOYWW!
    Tertia 17

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  13. I'm not sure about you not being able to draw as I think your arty farty fairy is brilliant and love the colours and the fact that she is such a positive influence. Annette #37

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  14. Your fairy is awesome!!! You'll have a fabulous journey, I'm sure!

    Happy Crafting!
    Jeannie #60

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  15. I love your fairy - especially all the nice things she has to say. I hope you share your artistic journey. April #136

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  16. Hi Sara, I'm glad to hear you're enjoying CJS! Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting on the Rusty Metal project and the Krylon project. And I love your fairy art mother!

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  17. Have a great time with the Lifebook. I think going back over it once you're done you'll rediscover things about yourself and growth over that time.

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