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Saturday, September 17, 2016

Sunday Sketches (From England)

Today I started a new sketchbook journal. Prior to traveling across the pond, I listed out what supplies to bring and various projects to keep myself motivated with my illustration work while abroad. In the end, I made the decision to purchase a selection of books from the Handbook Journal Co and have been quite pleased with them at this point.

My first journal book was filled with various sketches of this and that. No rhyme or reason. Just fun doodles. With the new one, I wanted to challenge myself a bit more so am planning on filling the daily pages with rough sketches of various subjects - like the whales above. I'm excited to see where this art project challenge will take me!


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25 comments:

  1. ChristineSeptember 17, 2016 8:36 PM

    always so creative Alexandra, cute whales!

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  2. NatureFootstepSeptember 18, 2016 5:22 AM

    that sounds like a lot of fun :) Love your little vales :) They look happy.

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  3. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLASeptember 18, 2016 5:41 AM

    You always have such sweet drawings. Blessings!

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    1. Alexandra MacVeanSeptember 18, 2016 7:01 AM

      Thank you, Arnoldo. So lovely to see you pop in again. Hope you're doing well. :)

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  4. Studio KaufmannSeptember 18, 2016 6:07 AM

    Lovely to see your process. Cute whales.

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  5. UnknownSeptember 18, 2016 6:43 AM

    Love those whales! I've had several different Handbook journals. Their watercolor travel book is really nice.

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    1. Alexandra MacVeanSeptember 18, 2016 7:03 AM

      Thanks, Paula. It's the first time I've used them and I really like them. They're even great for light watercolor washes. :)

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  6. NeesieSeptember 18, 2016 7:28 AM

    Ooh and so are we excited to see what your new journal brings Alexandra,
    Brilliant to see you at work. The whales are super cute.
    Can I ask a question? I've noticed your paintbrush and would love to try one out. Can you recommend where to purchase and also what it's called.
    Enjoy your Sunday and thanks for hosting once again :D

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  7. Jane Lazenby ~ ArtistSeptember 18, 2016 7:59 AM

    Love your whales and your journal sketches .. I am always so interested to see an update from you to see where you are and what you are doing. Such an exciting time for you while you are traveling abroad. I hope your mother in law is doing better.... you have a wonderful Sunday and rest of the weekend!

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  8. stefanie starkSeptember 18, 2016 12:50 PM

    Oh yes, also for me it's always great to start a new sketchbook and I love it so much how you filled page one with the cute whales. They give me the impression of talking to each other maybe about where they could get a nice cup of tea ;) - I like it so much to read your notes about your journey and I often think of you and if you like living in Europe. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and everyday life adventures and best wishes for the stay in UK.

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  9. VictoriaSeptember 18, 2016 1:10 PM

    Beautiful work Alexandra! always enchanting visiting you. Wishing you a beautiful week ahead
    Victoria

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  10. VictoriaSeptember 18, 2016 1:12 PM

    Paula
    Hi Paula, this is Victoria #13, leaving you a message here in case you see it. I was unable to leave a comment on your blog..super gorgeous autumn art, lovely work!
    I will try to leave a comment again! Thanks for your kind visit.

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  11. IleanaSeptember 18, 2016 1:56 PM

    Great idea and beautiful artwork! Love your whale!

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  12. Lisabella RussoSeptember 18, 2016 1:58 PM

    Oh how lovely your whales are, I especially love the narwhal!

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  13. Barbara CasillasSeptember 18, 2016 2:31 PM

    I have recently decided to try and keep a journal of daily sketches. In the past, it's been difficult to keep up with it after a few days, but I feel a little bit more motivated right now. So we'll see. It will be fun to see what you continue to put in yours. I hope you share your pages with us.

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  14. Jennifer RoseSeptember 18, 2016 3:52 PM

    awww such cute whales :D

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  15. carol l mckennaSeptember 18, 2016 4:54 PM

    You make it look so easy with your sketches ~ so creative, colorful and joyful!

    Wishing you a Happy Week ^_^

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  16. lissaSeptember 18, 2016 5:57 PM

    the whales are so cute. perhaps I should start something challenging as well...

    have a lovely day.

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  17. Nicolas HallSeptember 19, 2016 10:08 AM

    Looking forward to seeing where it takes you too! I think I'll finally be joining the sketch group next week. I realized my "sketches" are never going to be done in a journal or by hand as I have been a digital artist far too long. So I am compositing images in photoshop and using my Wacom art tablet to "sketch" them together. : ) So far so good and I think I am ready to start sharing them. :)

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  18. MichaelSeptember 20, 2016 7:18 AM

    I really love those drawings and the experimentation wit hthe blue watercolour on the whale hump! Keep it up. Your art is growing up adn "spouting" all over. :)

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  19. GalleryJuanaSeptember 20, 2016 10:04 AM

    good tip to hear about the journals by handbook journal co. I always enjoy seeing artists work out their inspirations in their journals. Love your collection of whale drawings. They are such amazing creatures.

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  20. Magic Love CrowSeptember 22, 2016 3:40 PM

    What fun!!! Love your whales!

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