The Sketchbook Project 2011

"Live A Storybook Life"
By Missy Trent
The Sketchbook Project 2011

I've been stuck creatively.

I just was not satisfied with the pages of my sketchbook project. They didn't seem like "my style". I came up with these drawings, using only a sepia colored pencil. I actually planned on adding color...and, I may still do so. What do YOU think?

Maybe just choose a few colors? Pink for her cheeks?

And...the big question now is, should I do my entire book in sepia, giving it a vintage feel?

I welcome any suggestions!

Well, today I will delete my blog, "In A Shabby Kind Of Way". It seems scary for some odd reason. I have blogged for years and that blog was my comfort zone throughout many difficult times. Time to let go.

For those of you you followed me, I thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Joyce F. won the blog giveaway painting and I hope that by now she has the mermaid in her home!

I shall continue on with my sketchbook project!

All things Magical...

It's not easy adjusting to a new lifestyle and new routine. Unpacking years of collected belongings has consumed me, leaving very little time for art...but I'm getting there! I have been working on my "Sketchbook Project" some and will be posting more photos soon. I must confess, the weather has been beautiful here, so I do want to enjoy as much outdoors as I can before the cold Winter sets in.

Of course, I did attend the annual Maryland Renaissance Festival last month and it was just as magical as the first time that I went! I always feel right at home here with the gypsies, queens, knights and Kings! Thought I'd share a few photos of this year's event since I haven't any art to show & tell about.

This weekend I'm off to Virginia Beach for some more sight seeing and inspiration and I will be packing art bag!

Bear with me as I ease back into the blogging routine, please!

Wishing you all a magical weekend!

AND THE WINNER IS...

 I still prefer doing things in a traditional manner!

I want to thank all of you for participating!

I will be hosting more exciting giveaways in the future so please check back frequently!

JOYCE! You are the winner of the mermaid acrylic painting on canvas! CONGRATULATIONS!

Please email to me, your full name and mailing address and I will ship this right out to you!

My email address is:

MTreasures@hotmail.com

You all are very dear to me.

Big hugs!