Bones and Flowers (on grey background)

I love the idea of presenting image of white on white background, but photographing them well is something that I need to learn more about.

For the time being, I'll be including colored background for viewers to see the cuts better.

(Pls see my earlier post for the detail shots.)

What's in My Sketchbook?

It looks like it's becoming a usual thing for me to start my blog post with an apology ...

Again I'm sorry for my absence.  This is all caused by the tidal wave called The New iPad. The fun aspect of it is so great that I haven't been doing any sketch pages at all.  But sooner or later I knew that I have to get back to the ride. I don't want to become an iPad Junkie!  Hahaha!

Here is a sketch page which I've done a few weeks ago, but never got around to upload and share it with you.

I've tried out a new way, Dripping Paint, to create the background.  (I know .... the method is not new, but it is something that I've never tried before, hence I called it new.)

Dripping paint is a quick and easy way to have large empty area covered by color.  To make it a bit more interesting, I wrote my text on the uncovered area.  I quite like the result of it.

Perhaps of early Autumn weather or my quirky sense of beauty, I found shrinking flower a unique subject to sketch / paint as well.

The sketch is also for Paint Party Friday - hosted by Eva and Kristin.  All are welcomed!  Do join in to share and support each other!

What's In My Sketch Book?

I have always love “botanical Illustration”, especially those from the Victorian period.  A lot of them were drawn by naturalists as they explored new land (like my beloved Aussieland!).

The drawings the naturalists done were mostly of watercolour with beautiful line work.  They captured the plant so beautifully and still maintained the correct anatomical form of the species for scientific research purposes.

Of course, my sketch /drawing / watercolour skills are no where near the naturalists, but I think I’d give it a try.

Here is a little flower sketch work for your musing. :)

Apart from dealing with the health issue, there have been major upheavals in my work place that it's affecting other aspects of my personal life.  In other words to say, I've been feeling out of sort or maybe more accurately, I'm burnt out!!!

What more better to do when the going gets tough, the tough go blog surfing ...

I came across an interesting blog button when visiting Sadee's place.  I followed the link to find out about Creative Courage.  I took it as synchronicity at work and enrolled to the e-Course later that day.  (Yeap, it's as if I have hours and hours of free time and boundless energy ...)

Creative Courage is a 7-week e-Course hosted by Stephanie Levy.  The course is not related to any art making skills but to deal with the foundation of all creative venture.

To quote Stephanie's own words about the course: 

"Creative Courage is a seven week e-course that will give you inspiration, tools, and resources to help you realize your creative dreams.  It is designed as a practical guide to help you find, clarify, and follow your unique, creative path." 

The course just started and I'm slowly feeling its effect on me.  Hopefully it will help to sort out some creative issues that I've had since I started to draw and paint.

I'm taking a big breath and dive into the abyss ...  

Til then, my dear fellow bloggers and creatives, have a lovely weekend!

(The sketch is also for Paint Party Friday - hosted by Eva and Kristin.  All are welcomed!  Do join in to share and support each other!)