Tag Archives: Sketching

May15

Creative Juice #190

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Lots of fun, and one solemn thing:

These made me laugh out loud.
David Mamet has two rules for succeeding as an artist.
Teachers, do you like to use Shel Silverstein’s poems in your class? Here are some downloadable resources.
I love this artist’s sketches.
For the writers: 10 writing rules.
Be kind to your back. Sit up straight.
These scenarios look like my house—way more books than places to put them.
This exhibit of Greek embroidery was two years ago, but I just recently saw this post.
What?! Tomie dePaola passed away. I’m so sorry.
Beautiful felted animals.
What some artists have been working on during self-quarantine.
A video review of two art books.

Apr10

Creative Juice #185

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Either you have nothing to do, or you have way too much to do. Either way, take off an hour to look through these artistic articles.

I have a fantasy of getting a second masters degree—in art history. Maybe this second-best idea is more realistic.
I laughed at the first 15 of these vacation pictures. And then I just got sad.
Use these online resources to expand your creativity during lockdown.
When the people are away, the goats will play.
Do you know what ATCs are? Artist Trading Cards. Check out this bunch.
Paintings of Yosemite.
Introverts, our year has come.
I am so jealous of people who keep art journals. (I know, I know, I should just do it. . .)
How to make art a habit.
Don’t you just love exploring a new friend’s house and seeing all the beautiful things she has? Quilter Frances Arnold has so kindly let us into hers.
Do you like squirrels? Then you’ll just love this Instagram account.
Sketch yourself with a mask.

Mar27

Creative Juice #183

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Beauty is truth, truth beauty ~John Keats

See if you can say these tongue-twisters.
Watercolor lesson.
Tour the world’s great art museums—on your computer.
What good is hope?
A brief virtual tour of Poland, including vampire lore and a dragon.
Scary tattoos.
Beautiful watercolor paintings.
I am jealous that Frances has made major progress sorting her quilting fabrics.
Kids are so profound.
I love this artist’s sketches.
What San Francisco looks like under virtual lockdown.
Pompei through the eyes of an artist.

Mar6

Creative Juice #180

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Pretty things and creepy things. Great ideas and sad thoughts.

Gorgeous creepy crawlers.
A different kind of book nook. I didn’t know these were a thing.
Do you have lots of scraps in your fabric stash? Here are some ideas of what to do with them.
Photography on grass.
Suicide’s painful legacy. Don’t do it. Ask for help.
Amazing underwater photography.
This Vile painter will make you see through walls.
If your favorite cartoon characters were fossils. . .
A gorgeous travel-sketch-journal to inspire you.
I’m sharing this post about the Road to California quilt show especially because it features a quilt made by the fabulous Cindy Stohn.
Read these 25 excellent suggestions for improving your life and be encouraged.
Nathalie goes to Austin. (I have a friend who lives there. Now that I know how cool it is, I’ll have to go visit her. . .)

Feb28

Creative Juice #179

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Art, beauty, and surprises.

These lovely photos make me want to go exploring in the woods.
Best of Beethoven.
Stuff inside of stuff.
Standing out as an artist.
Smithsonian acknowledges the 50th anniversary of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
Look! Up in the sky! Anything you can imagine! (Clouds.)
One person’s thoughts on the presidency.
David Hockney makes big money painting swimming pools.
A watercolorist’s journey.
Quilts at Atlanta High Museum.
Check out these beautiful Zentangle® designs.
Wish I could go to this sketching workshop in Mexico City. I love this artist!

Jan31

Creative Juice #175

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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For your weekend reading pleasure. Lose yourself for an hour in these great articles.

Ice spinning like an LP in a river.
Do you want to do watercolor, but have no idea what to paint?
What do you see in the clouds?
Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it. How do you treat the person you love?
Beautiful quilts from the Road to California.
I love taking virtual strolls with this Jersey City artist.
Wonderful travel sketches.
Inspired Zentangles.
Do you know who Judith Leyster was? I didn’t. She was one of the Dutch master painters.
I love this illustrator’s work!
The work ethic of highly creative people.
Maybe it’s not so smart to try to increase your productivity.

Jan24

Creative Juice #174

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Mostly artsy stuff this week:

Magnificent ocean life photography.
Lucy’s story told in art.
Quilt masterpieces from Australia.
I love that this artist documents her travels in her sketchbook.
How a cross-cultural photojournalism project changed a master’s student’s life.
Why are houses on Greek islands white and blue?
A rotating house.
Gorgeous mandalas.
Suggestions for drawing practice.
For those literary heroes, the librarians and media specialists.
These 10 art books look so good, I had to order one for myself.
Amazing murals!

Dec20

Creative Juice #169

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Creative stuff that will delight you.

A phenomenon noticed at an art museum.
What leaves do.
This tile effect is achieved with spray paint.
What happens when a sketching enthusiast goes to The Nutcracker.
One dot at a time.
What to give your loved one who is an artist.
Even if you hate guns, I’ll bet you’ll like these.
I love looking at this artist’s intricate designs.
Books make awesome Christmas presents. Just sayin’.
I don’t understand how someone can draw photographic portraits using only pencils.
An artist discusses a daguerreotype pin.
You still have time to make this cute winter decoration. But no old sock in my house is that white! I say buy a new pair and make two of these snowmen.

Dec6

Creative Juice #167

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Gorgeous artwork that will make your creative fingers itch to make more.

The pigeon who picked poppies.
Drawings that convey a story of loss.
You’d swear these were sculptures, but they’re not.
Do you like clouds? You might want to join the Cloud Appreciation Society.
You know that thing you’re dreading doing? Here’s how to get started.
Beautiful zentangle holiday wreaths. (Including some by yours truly.)
A brief tour of San Francisco in sketches.
Lovely Christmas ornaments you can make.
I loved reading this profile of Certified Zentangle Teacher Margaret Bremner, whose work I admire.
Portrait artist makes realistic pencil sketches in one hour.
The secret life of seeds.
The majestic beauty of traditional Iranian architecture.

I have a recommendation for you. If you have access to Netflix and you’d like to see a different Santa movie, watch Klaus.

Nov8

Creative Juice #163

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Yay! Weekend reading!

Face procrastination head on.
I’m not the only person who thinks of books when invited to a baby shower.
Gorgeous watercolors.
Odd sells.
I’m embarrassed to admit that even though I majored in voice, I’ve never sung karaoke. But if I ever do, it’ll probably be one of these songs.
These shabby old buildings are somehow quite beautiful.
Teachers live for the moments like this.
The quilting bug seems to get passed down through generations.
Kelly Klapstein is an artist and calligrapher. I love watching her Instagram videos.
Interesting concept: Recovery Café.
Have you been meaning to read more widely? Try some of these international bestsellers.
Remarkable photographs of a super-skinny skyscraper in New York City.

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Thoughts on the Creative Process by ARHuelsenbeck

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