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Ms. Haiku
Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,368
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#PabloNeruda #100lovesonnets #47

“Here you will be a fragrant flower first,
changed to the statuesque form of a kiss,”
There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
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  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,368
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    #PabloNeruda #100lovesonnets #48

    “They did not shred the peace; they did not shatter words,
    their happiness is a transparent tower.”
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,657
    Very cool, Ms Haiku! Interesting style- I like it a lot!

    I took a drawing class a number of years ago and we learned the "gesturing" technique by way of Kimon Nicolaides' book The Natural Way to Draw. Here are a few from that class:
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    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni











  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,368
    Awesome, brianlux!
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,657
    Ms. Haiku said:

    Awesome, brianlux!

    Thank you! I need to take time to draw again- it's been quite awhile. Maybe your thread will inspire once again. :smile:
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni











  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,368
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    Pablo Neruda “And one by one the nights
    between our separated cities
    are joined to the night that unites us.”
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,368
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    Neruda “In you is the illusion of each day.
    You arrive like the dew to the cupped flowers. ”
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,368
    What is good paper to use for pen drawing? I don't think graph paper is cutting it, even though it adds an interesting element.
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • ThiefofSilence
    ThiefofSilence Posts: 15
    i have no idea, but I really like your abstract work. Keep it up! :)
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,368
    ThiefofSilence said:

    i have no idea, but I really like your abstract work. Keep it up! :)

    Thank you, ThiefofSilence :)
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • whispering hands
    whispering hands Under your skin Posts: 13,527
    Get heavy papers for heavier mediums. #26-#30 is best for ink. I used to draw with ink well[fountain] owns, and this paper worked great! Awesome works by the way!
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,368
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    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,368
    Crema dissipates / as the rain starts / afternoon break

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    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,368
    I haven't given up!

    I'm joining the #100DayProject and I plan to post some drawings of mine that show progress.
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,657
    Ms. Haiku said:
    I haven't given up!

    I'm joining the #100DayProject and I plan to post some drawings of mine that show progress.
    I should hope not!  The work you showed us above is marvelous!  I'd love to see more if you get a chance!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni











  • vogonpoetbythelake
    vogonpoetbythelake Posts: 2,146
    me too...quite enjoy your posts!  thanks for sharing your creativity...
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,368
    My #100DayProject lasted a day before I became uninspired. However, I haven't given up! I work with an artist at my bookstore job, and he is teaching me to draw. Talking with someone is more inspiring than reading a book, and I'm doing both   :).
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • hrd2imgn
    hrd2imgn Southwest Burbs of Chicago Posts: 4,924
    Ballpoint pen?

    Strathmore makes pads of something called bristol board, is is nice and smooth and a thicker weight that would not warp  from heavy pen usage. One of my favorite drawing surfaces.   An even thicker option is  illustration board.  It is about a card stock thickess.

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