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Exploring Fingers
Graphite on Bristol, 9x12 |
Picking up my pencils again is like returning to an old friend. Each stroke soothing and comforting. Smudging out the skin tones, and using the rolled tortillions to blend, acts like a balm to my spirit. I can remember the small cardboard box of old wooden pencils waiting for me at my Grandma'a house. Sitting at a child's desk in the kitchen by a north facing window, the space seemed set up just for me. I never failed to sift through the little box, choosing my tools carefully. Inside the desk, there was always paper and a Big Chief tablet at my disposal. It didn't matter what I drew, Grandma loved it all! I still remember the absolute joy I felt whenever I created. When I pick up a pencil now, all those memories return. Even the smell of the old paper and the wood from the pencils. This is a good place to go for a little art therapy. I can control my pencils when I cannot control the circumstances around me. Today was not so good for my dad, he has been confused the whole day. Still in the ICU, I am praying for improvement with the coming day. This makes artwork number 415 in as many days.
Beautiful sketch Tammie, hope your father recovers soon. God Bless. Annette x
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So beautiful! The hair looks amazing! Hope hope your dad starts feeling better soon!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet this little guy is. I love the curls! Well done!
ReplyDeleteI hope your dad improves soon. It is always sad to see someone we love, who we once saw as strong, weakened!
Oh my gosh - he is so incredibly cute! And you are so talented!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sketch and wonderful memories. Valerie
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute...LOVELY :)
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Exquisite art!! Beautiful! Sublime blending and shading! me too I love those rollled tortillons..they can bring a drawing to another realm! It is wonderful drawing brings you back...I relate ..me and my siblings spent our whole childhood with pencil in hand and sketching!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and your dad..wishing you comfort and love!
Victoria
So adorable, with those little hands and curls. Best wishes for your dad.
ReplyDeletehe is positively adorable! You have such immense talent in both color and charcoal Tammie. I love how you shaded all the folds in his clothes, the curls in his hair- and down to those impossibly cute dimples on his chubby little hands :)
ReplyDeleteHope your father gets better soon. Your sketch is so precious. She looks beautiful and thank you so much for sharing your childhood memories.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully executed drawing of this child from an unusual angle. I love the squeezable look this little one has. So sweet.
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous! And sending prayers for your dad.
ReplyDeleteSorry about your dad - I'm glad you have a "place" to go to soothe your troubled soul. Just a fabulous drawing - the pencils are indeed your friends.
ReplyDeleteJist a wonderful drawing of this sweet child! I hope you are okay.
ReplyDeleteWow, your art is amazing! The shading, detail and composition, totally gorgeous work! Beautiful post Tammie and I wish your father well.
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