Inktense Watercolor pencils in my sketchbook

I'm taking an online workshop with Alisa Burke

called Sketchbook Delight.

(I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT)

I decided to experiment with

my Derwent Inktense pencils, but I

 needed inspiration to practice some sketching.

My first page was inspired by browsing through

1,000 Artist Journal Pages by Dawn DeVries Sokol.

On Page 39, I was drawn to the artwork by Andi Arnovitz.

I began with pencil, outlined with a waterproof marker,

then filled in with my Inktense pencils and paintbrush,

and used regular watercolor for the background.

Next, I am fascinated with the work of 

Lori Brechlin of Notforgotten Farm. 

You can purchase her designs

 at Spruce Ridge Studios.

She is so talented, and I am

especially fond of her fractur drawings.

I also used regular watercolor for the background.

This page was inspired by

Folk Artist ~ Karla Gerard

I love her whimsical houses, trees and birds,

which happen to also be objects I'm drawn to.

This was a very relaxing exercise.

It never occurred to me to use

color in my sketchbook.

I am so fascinated with Alisa Burke,

and the yummy photos she posts on her blog.

It occurred to me, perhaps I could find

a way to be creative while travelling,

at work on my lunch hour, or simpley watching TV.

(instead of always creating in my basement like a recluse).

It is my goal to become more experienced

sketching actual objects found around the

house, or outside in my garden, and on my walks.

I do want to authenticate

my work with my own creative spin.

It's not my intent to copy the work of

other artists; but to experience what they

may have felt in their creative process. 

I started this sketchbook in March of 2010.

Looking back I can see my progress,

and feel so much more confident in myself.

Thank you for visiting!