I used Crayola color pencils.

Is this finished? I don’t think so. I have more ideas. There’s a lot of blank space on this paper.
Happy Day
Caroline
This site is about my life in the art studio. It includes drawings, paintings, knitting and cross stitch and fun art techniques. I will also include recipes and yoga and book reviews. This is a lifestyle blog with intentional and simple living ideas.
I used Crayola color pencils.
Is this finished? I don’t think so. I have more ideas. There’s a lot of blank space on this paper.
Happy Day
Caroline
Today I wanted to draw. I had a few minutes to sit down in my studio.
Gladiolus
I really enjoyed this coloring illustration.
Happy Day
Caroline
This challenge is to doodle 30 mandalas. Why, you ask? Just for fun, and to get myself focused on art and creativity again.
I am working out of a hardback sketch book, 8″ x 11″ using a black pen and crayons, color pencils or gel pens. This is something I can do before I go to sleep. Resting my legs under my weighted blanket after a long day. With my work schedule, taking care of my pets and resting my body, I won’t be able to finish these in 30 days. The outcome will be having 30 doodle mandalas.
I started drawing this evening. Here is my rheumatoid arthritis hand. Swollen, puffy and joints are in pain from all the drawing.
The completed drawing will be posted later…
Happy Day
Caroline
As I sit under many blankets plus the weighted blanket, coloring is calling me.
I grabbed some of my bookmarks and gel pens and headed to relax my legs.
It’s another night of my legs feeling swollen and achy. That’s what happens with rheumatoid arthritis and edema.
I must confess, I have been eating too much sugar and not enough fruits. Tomorrow back to my strict eating. (Gluten free dairy free and soy free, eliminate sugar.) And I need to buy melon as it helps to release fluid in my body.
Happy Day
Caroline
Thank goodness it is Friday. Even though I work for a few hours tomorrow. I’m glad to have most of the day off. I really needed the break from the past few days.
It is raining with a nice breeze. I smell food from outside. It kinda smells like fried potatoes.
I spent the day watching movies and tv shows. And cross stitching. It’s been too long since I picked up my needle for stitching Derby.
Here is where I am at now…
What’s next?
At least one less column! I had to return to the fabric store to get more DMC colors. And I bought a new color of yarn…I want to knit an oversized wrap to use at my office. It gets cold in my office.
That will be another post in the future.
I did yoga and finished my doodle flower drawing. It done on a 9″x 6″ paper.
I will be concentrating on finishing my next painting.
And the rest of the month will be starting and completing a large flower painting. You will have to stay turned to more posts to see it. Sneak peak is coming soon.
(maybe I’ll add in some small flower paintings)
Etsy shop is open: 4pawsartstudio
Happy day
Caroline
This is a floral drawing using gel pens.
I used a meditative approach to draw the floral drawing. I thought about the shapes flowers have and added in my own creative ideas to it.
The added details are done by chance. Meaning, I randomly pick a color and place a shape amount the other shapes.
Happy day
Caroline
I’m in my studio today. It’s a beautiful Autumn day, the tree outside of my art studio is glowing with golden leaves.
I started painting a lady bug to warm up my creativity, my arm and just to wake up to some color.
Lunch came so I walked my dog, are and talked to a neighbor then returned to the studio.
Originally watercolor was going to be my choice of medium, but color pencils prevailed.
This drawing took me an hour. My arm is tired but it felt great to color shapes. Most of my work is similar to this. Shapes and using lines in my art is part of my brand.
I’m satisfied with this drawing.
Caroline
A mindful drawing is a drawing that starts with a scribble shape and layers of shapes are added to it, until, you as the artist decide that the drawing is completed. Then you will take color pencils, pens or markers and color in the shapes as it pleases you. This is a drawing that has no right or wrong.
The purpose of mindful drawing:
Steps to take before you start a mindful drawing
The supplies:
First I start with a black pen and start making marks on paper, circles, lines, different shapes.
Then I start coloring in the shapes. You can pre-determine the colors, or you can chose colors based on what you want at the moment.
Below is the completed drawing. I moved it around and like all sides.
Give it a try.
I have been an art therapist for over 10 years. I work with all ages and types of diagnosis.
Art Therapy explores feelings through the creative process of making art. When making art it reduces stress and anxiety.
Benefits of Art Therapy:
(This is only information, not in replacement of seeking therapy from a professional in your area)
Most clients love the concept of an art journal. An art journal ling can take place of client’s writing. Some don’t like to write, words don’t come easy to them and others rather express their thoughts and emotions using other mediums.
The supplies needed are:
Directive
Let’s be inspired, do not steal art. Let’s be creative together.
This is drawn with color pencils. Prismacolor and Crayola color pencils.
I might color more on the grass and sky. But for now I’m going to rest and look at it again later.
Caroline
Stories and photos from Scotland
Photographer Of Life and moments
Articles, products, reviews and information on homesteading, survival and off-grid living, alternative energy resources and pursuing a sustainable lifestyle.
Develop YourSelf Today
The diagnosis is only the beginning... join me on a journey to thriving with Lipedema.
Be your own beautiful
Towards wellness
The Inner Work of Physician-Patient Relationship...And Other Things
Your Pet Resource
Wellness tips for healthy & happy living
Information for your best health and fitness.
Food Photography & Recipes
Working to increase peace and beauty in the world.
The Joy of Creating and Coloring Mandalas
According to Sarah Jarrett
The Ultimate Guide in Taking Care of Your Guinea Pigs
You must be logged in to post a comment.