drawing-a-day

chiquimonkey

anybody here tried doing it?

i've been trying to make a point of creating something every day, or every other day anyway, and to share it on my blog. even if it's a doodle i come up with on a coffee break, just to discipline myself, and to update my blog more too!

i've seen others do it with drawings/paintings/photography, and it's been fun so far. if you do it, show me what you do! here's mine http://b-drawn.blogspot.com/

justam

I think it helps to stay open if you create something everyday, so it's a good idea.

That's one reason I try to put pictures up everyday.

(I learned the value of being moderately obsessive like this from having to practice the piano everyday as a kid.) :?

chiquimonkey

justam wrote:

I think it helps to stay open if you create something everyday, so it's a good idea.

That's one reason I try to put pictures up everyday.

(I learned the value of being moderately obsessive like this from having to practice the piano everyday as a kid.) :?

heehee

yeah i was debating whether or not to do it because i don't feel that creativity should be forced (and some days the well is just plain dry lol) but decided it'd be good to try it's been more a stream of consciousness as far as the sketches have been going

justam

chiquimonkey wrote:

justam wrote:

I think it helps to stay open if you create something everyday, so it's a good idea.

That's one reason I try to put pictures up everyday.

(I learned the value of being moderately obsessive like this from having to practice the piano everyday as a kid.) :?

heehee

yeah i was debating whether or not to do it because i don't feel that creativity should be forced (and some days the well is just plain dry lol) but decided it'd be good to try it's been more a stream of consciousness as far as the sketches have been going

You don't have to force it. I think it's like a muscle that gets stronger with use.

Mainly you just have to keep your eyes open for something that inspires you. It could be ANYTHING. Light, water, color, a momentary idea... once you practice it, you get better at noticing what works for you.


I didn't mention sound, but that's a big one too.

chiquimonkey

justam wrote:

chiquimonkey wrote:

justam wrote:

I think it helps to stay open if you create something everyday, so it's a good idea.

That's one reason I try to put pictures up everyday.

(I learned the value of being moderately obsessive like this from having to practice the piano everyday as a kid.) :?

heehee

yeah i was debating whether or not to do it because i don't feel that creativity should be forced (and some days the well is just plain dry lol) but decided it'd be good to try it's been more a stream of consciousness as far as the sketches have been going

You don't have to force it. I think it's like a muscle that gets stronger with use.

Mainly you just have to keep your eyes open for something that inspires you. It could be ANYTHING. Light, water, color, a momentary idea... once you practice it, you get better at noticing what works for you.


I didn't mention sound, but that's a big one too.

oh definitely, it is like a muscle! i doodle every day but just making a point of sharing it makes me more dedicated about keeping it up.

and yes, music is a big inspiration for sure

FenwayFaithful

I just want to say, I think you do fantastic work chiquimonkey. Great stuff.

chiquimonkey

FenwayFaithful wrote:

I just want to say, I think you do fantastic work chiquimonkey. Great stuff.

thank you!

craigb

FenwayFaithful wrote:

I just want to say, I think you do fantastic work chiquimonkey. Great stuff.

Ditto!! I LOVE the straight line drawings. Damn cool.

chiquimonkey

craigb wrote:

FenwayFaithful wrote:

I just want to say, I think you do fantastic work chiquimonkey. Great stuff.

Ditto!! I LOVE the straight line drawings. Damn cool.

thank you! just put up a couple new ones, from last night and just now from my break at work

theserialthrilla

i doodle all the time and get the kids to as well....but nothing like you do.

ifs so fun to play with an idea and change it over weeks or months..

thanks for showing us your talent

chiquimonkey

theserialthrilla wrote:

i doodle all the time and get the kids to as well....but nothing like you do.

ifs so fun to play with an idea and change it over weeks or months..

thanks for showing us your talent

thank you! it's definitely forcing me to do something creative every day, not that i should be forced or anything, but it is providing more discipline. been better about it this week!

chiquimonkey

happy love day to my fellow PJ fans

http://b-drawn.blogspot.com/2010/02/feb ... -2010.html

chiquimonkey

http://b-drawn.blogspot.com/2010/11/nov ... -2010.html

So much for daily art been busy with the art-o-mat gig though!

Kilgore_Trout

ive done process based stuff before... more like performance rituals than a specific outcome... or collecting a random item every day for a sculpture... nothing really worth sharing

its a nice brainstorming/warm up activity if nothing else

love your progress on the art-o-mat stuff

finally done student teaching so hopefully i'll be able to get back to my art practice a little bit everyday

brokenarrow

chiquimonkey wrote:

http://b-drawn.blogspot.com/2010/11/november-21-2010.html

So much for daily art been busy with the art-o-mat gig though!

The art-o-mat project is awesome. I wish those machines were around here, I think they would do well in the right location.

(hi chiqui! :::waves :wave: )

Jack_C_Gregory

Hey there. A friend of mine started something similar back at the beginning of '09. The point was to get a bunch of our classmates and friends to participate in a "Sketch a day" challenge. I think there were like 30 to 40 of us that participated at first, but then it kind of dwindled. The first month was real great and we actually had people sticking with their guns and going for it, but by about month two people started losing steam. I still have my blog and try to add stuff to it on a semi regular basis. I don't have the time to do a Sketch-a-day anymore, but I tried to make up for it with my "Friday Night Sketch Challenge." Basically, I videotape myself sketching with a challenge of trying to get my image created in under 13 minutes. Then I scan and color the images. Last nights challenge was Gene Simmons: http://jackgregoryillustrator.blogspot.com/

Anyways, good luck. I checked out your work and dig it.

chiquimonkey

WeaponX655321 wrote:

Hey there. A friend of mine started something similar back at the beginning of '09. The point was to get a bunch of our classmates and friends to participate in a "Sketch a day" challenge. I think there were like 30 to 40 of us that participated at first, but then it kind of dwindled. The first month was real great and we actually had people sticking with their guns and going for it, but by about month two people started losing steam. I still have my blog and try to add stuff to it on a semi regular basis. I don't have the time to do a Sketch-a-day anymore, but I tried to make up for it with my "Friday Night Sketch Challenge." Basically, I videotape myself sketching with a challenge of trying to get my image created in under 13 minutes. Then I scan and color the images. Last nights challenge was Gene Simmons: http://jackgregoryillustrator.blogspot.com/

Anyways, good luck. I checked out your work and dig it.

I love the idea of filming a sketch! Your stuff is awesome I should give that filming thing a try

Jack_C_Gregory

chiquimonkey wrote:

WeaponX655321 wrote:

Hey there. A friend of mine started something similar back at the beginning of '09. The point was to get a bunch of our classmates and friends to participate in a "Sketch a day" challenge. I think there were like 30 to 40 of us that participated at first, but then it kind of dwindled. The first month was real great and we actually had people sticking with their guns and going for it, but by about month two people started losing steam. I still have my blog and try to add stuff to it on a semi regular basis. I don't have the time to do a Sketch-a-day anymore, but I tried to make up for it with my "Friday Night Sketch Challenge." Basically, I videotape myself sketching with a challenge of trying to get my image created in under 13 minutes. Then I scan and color the images. Last nights challenge was Gene Simmons: http://jackgregoryillustrator.blogspot.com/

Anyways, good luck. I checked out your work and dig it.

I love the idea of filming a sketch! Your stuff is awesome I should give that filming thing a try

You totally should.

chiquimonkey

WeaponX655321 wrote:

chiquimonkey wrote:

WeaponX655321 wrote:

Hey there. A friend of mine started something similar back at the beginning of '09. The point was to get a bunch of our classmates and friends to participate in a "Sketch a day" challenge. I think there were like 30 to 40 of us that participated at first, but then it kind of dwindled. The first month was real great and we actually had people sticking with their guns and going for it, but by about month two people started losing steam. I still have my blog and try to add stuff to it on a semi regular basis. I don't have the time to do a Sketch-a-day anymore, but I tried to make up for it with my "Friday Night Sketch Challenge." Basically, I videotape myself sketching with a challenge of trying to get my image created in under 13 minutes. Then I scan and color the images. Last nights challenge was Gene Simmons: http://jackgregoryillustrator.blogspot.com/

Anyways, good luck. I checked out your work and dig it.

I love the idea of filming a sketch! Your stuff is awesome I should give that filming thing a try

You totally should.

I tried it last nite as a test! I'm gonna do it for a full-on sketch, I'm off work for the rest of this week and next week so I'm planning lots of drawing love

chiquimonkey

Was so busy organizing this week I didn't really even get a chance to do much drawing! Was determined to get something done tonight though. Here's a closeup of what I did tonight



http://b-drawn.blogspot.com/2011/01/january-2-2011.html

justam

Good job Chiqui. I like it!!