I’ve decided to start my daily drawing practice again. I used to try to start off my day with a daily drawing, but that hasn’t been attainable for quite some time. So now I’ve decided evenings are better. I find it’s the best way to relax and allow my brain to power down at the end of the day.
Some of these drawings take a few days to complete, but I’m fine with that. There’s no pressure to finish a drawing in a specific time. The goal is to just let my intuition guide me and let the lines happen naturally. And it has been interesting to see how these drawings take shape over days.
I’ve also started doing these drawings on my iPad. Though I really do prefer to work in a sketchbook with my micron pens, I find working on the iPad to be quite convenient. I can’t believe it never occurred to me before to use the iPad for these daily exercises til just a few months ago.
Anyway, I thought I’d start documenting the daily line drawings here, though I won’t be posting every day – perhaps a weekly or monthly round-up of some of my favorites.
I’m also still working on new surface pattern designs for 2025, which will be uploaded to my Spoonflower shop as they get finished.
I’m still struggling with where I want to dedicate most of my creative energy, trying to figure out that “brand identity” thing and trying to juggle how to fit all my interests into one tidy little cohesive category. Perhaps ’25 will be the year that finally happens. Until then, I’ll keep on the path I’m on now.
BTW books make pretty nice stocking stuffers, especially activity books for that budding artist in your life. Click the link or on the image to find out more about my book, Intuitive Line Drawing for Relaxation, if you are still looking for a few last-minute gifts.
Have a great rest of your November!
Marie Friddle 