Well, it's been a roller coaster summer for me... I've had my share of fun, but I've also experienced some serious scares. Between CareFREE Fridays, Playing with Papers, and multiple family medical emergencies, my sketchbook has been feeling pretty neglected!
I am happy to say that I have picked up my pencils and pens and am ready to start sketching, doodling and drawing again. While creating this self-portrait, I realized just how rusty and out of practice I feel... Drawing is just like a muscle, and mine could definitely use a good stretch!
One of the things I have missed the most during my sketchless summer? My friends at Sunday Sketches! Please be sure to head over to Sophia's blog to see what they've been up to!
p.s. My sketchbook from the Sketchbook Project 2011 has been digitized - You can view it here!
wow - of course excellent portrait! Love the sketchbook too! Yep, summers over and we are all looking to get back to some sense of organization and direction. I loved all your summer inspirations even though you didn't get to draw.
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still love my snail!
Good to see you back and in such good form too!
ReplyDeleteWonderful drawing and loved my little art history journey through your digitized journal! You are so creative!
ReplyDeleteYAY! I recognized you right away in my blog reader! I knew it was you before I even saw your blog name! EXCELLENT sketch! I like the heart twirl of a curl in your hair, too! nice touch! happy sunday! xo
ReplyDeleteAMAZING and full of heart...LOVE IT! Happy Sunday Sketches! POP ART MINIS
ReplyDeleteoh wow Kristin, a wonderful self portrait. Take care, Annette x
ReplyDeleteGreat self portrait. I'm looking forward to seeing some more sketches from you in the coming weeks. Happy Sunday Sketches.
ReplyDeleteLoved your Sketchbook, beautiful portrait too.
ReplyDeleteI love your self portrait, it's amazing! And you're beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow! You look just like you - i think :-) Great self portrait! Not too rusty at all, you'll limber up quickly! Was fun to see your sketchbook 2011 all together having seen parts of the process! it really is a fun piece!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing sketch! I'm so in awe of anyone who can actually draw but then to draw people so well too is just .... well, amazing! Beautiful and I look forward to more sketches through the fall!
ReplyDeleteGreat self portrait...don't think your drawing muscle is that rusty....glad you back :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Your sketch looks great, I can't wait to see what else you do!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome, love the shading and the eyes!
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Gosh, you are SERIOUSLY good! Whoa! I struggle with the eyes so much. In fact, I have a piece of art that is all done BUT the eyes! hahaha Poor me. LOL :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to have you back for SS. It definitely helps me in so many way. Love to you!
-SOphia
PS Blogger won't allow me to leave a comment the reg way. Hmmmm
This is a fantastic sketch, sooooooo pretty! Valerie
ReplyDeleteit's such a good sketch!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great way to start again. :) And OMG! Your sketchbook is awesome! I love how you set the gnome in all those paintings. :) Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteSuch a graceful air, lovely hair and sweet eyes. :)
ReplyDeleteKristin, this is fabulous!!! Such a beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteI will head over to your link and look at your sketchbook.
What a beautiful self portratit! Hello again!
ReplyDeleteI think you captured yourself very well. Great job.
ReplyDeleteIf you really feel like this is a rusty self-portrait you should come look at mine! You'll definitely feel better. I'm not complaining about mine as a year ago I couldn't have done as well as I am but I am a looong way from accomplishing what you did here. How large is the drawing anyhow? I've been doing mine on 4x6 pieces. Maybe that is too small, I don't know but I wonder how it compares to the size you've done.
ReplyDeleteI just went to see your digitized version of your book. It's fantastic. I love how you placed him into famous artworks. He fit so well and a bit of art history gets told to boot! Wonderful.
ReplyDeletemedical emergencies? ugh...hope all is well. Nobody likes that stress!
ReplyDeleteYou've captured yourself perfectly here and I love the heart in your hair! :)
Beautiful! Awesome! Great self-portrait! I was absent from Sunday Sketches most of the summer too! But, I love to participate!
ReplyDeleteAwesome portrait! You have not lost any skill ~ This is great! ~ namaste, CArol (Share the Creative Journey) ^_^
ReplyDeleteWell, you are beautiful and the sketch is excellent!
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented. I admire your talent and aspire to draw portraits with the likeness and detail your drawings possess. Excellent shading and symmetry!
ReplyDeleteKristin if this is you drawing 'rusty' I can't imagine what your 'normal' sketches would be like. I LOVE this it is so fantastic, always love your pencil work and you seem to be able to carry across your style through all the mediums you choose, absolutely inspiring!!! Great work!
ReplyDeleteLove the self portrait. It's been a long time since I've tried drawing figures, but I'm itching to do a self portrait.
ReplyDeleteThings I like most about this drawing:
I like how expressive the eyes are, and I love the little heart curl in your hair. It gives you a 'carefreeness' that the rest of the portrait doesn't pick up.
Thank you for the comment on my blog. (I answered your question on there.)
I know I'll be getting more inspiration here!
wendy
Fabulous!! I bet it looks exactly like you except you'd be smiling more.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous self portrait...I really feel your presense in the eyes..take care, gerri
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