Last week was a bit of a no-show in terms of drawing… I was camping at a crazy festival for half of the week and the one time I felt awake enough to draw, the heavens opened (rain, not angels) and put a stop to my sketchbook-in-a-field plans. Perhaps I need to work on my hardiness!
This week has gone rather better. I’ve enjoyed opening myself up a bit more (in fact, I think my photos from this week really demonstrate that, from tight and light, to bold and splashy!), and working after some artists that I adore, including Eva Hesse, June Leaf and Lee Bontecou.
I also feel that, as I’ve loosened up, I’ve come to some interesting thoughts and ideas to begin/continue a real art practice once the 30 Days of Drawing is up. For example, I’m thinking about going back to embroidery for a while – one of my first loves in terms of making things, and something that has been explored sporadically in a fine/contemporary art context in terms of both formalism and feminism. I’m also planning a trip to the art supplies store in Philadelphia to get some bigger paper and maybe some ink and brushes too. Yes!
How’s your drawing month going? What are your plans for the final week? Are you thinking about continuing your drawing, or other art practice, after July?
