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Finished 3 pages out of 18. It’s looking really nice. Can’t wait for one row to be done.
I also started some new drawings.
I am proud of my latest art. I have been trying to focus more on creating art than focusing on overworking myself in my job.
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Colored pencil drawing
Prismacolor premier
Faber-castell polychromos colored pencils
Strathmore colored pencil 400series
“The Pinecone”
Happy Day
Caroline
Today was a relaxing day, I did not have to go into the office to work. I spent the morning drawing a few sketches. I might make these into larger drawings.
I have been interested to draw lately. There are some changes happening in my life and drawing is peaceful and helps me to slow down.
Gamsol-mineral spirits for color pencils
Happy Day
Caroline
Color pencil drawing
Happy Day
Caroline
Today was extremely hot. I started my day off drawing and working. I have been working from home lately. In a few weeks I will no longer be going into the office and I will be starting a new job working from home. This is a really good decision as I’m noticing my artwork has been improving and I am enjoying it.
After I had breakfast I had to get measurements for compression socks. I am having swelling in my legs and have gone to a specialist. In 2 weeks I have testing scheduled to determine what could be going on with my legs. So in the meantime I have to wear compression socks and keep my legs elevated as much as possible.
But today it wasn’t elevating my legs it was keeping my head down and my eyes closed because I had a migraine all day. I was able to make my dinner but I took a nap afterwards. It has stormed but my head still is throbbing so it’s another few hours of resting. I tried drawing throughout the day but did not get as much done as I hoped.
My dinner was gluten free dairy free macaroni salad and a tomato and cucumber and radish salad with lemon dressing. I cooked chicken thighs in a crock pot to go along with a salads.
I’ll post an update soon.
Happy Day
Caroline
It’s been awhile since I’ve been serious about posting on this blog. Lately, it’s been exhaustion, health issues and making big life transition decisions.
A drawing in color pencils
I better be getting up early and starting my day. No more lazy sleeping
I am now an owner of three more cats. I have 6 cats and one dog in my small house. Loving it.
Happy Day
Caroline
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.
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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
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