Many Erasers Died In the Making of this Blog

Here is my #topnine2020. What a ride. . . #topnine #charcoaldrawing #portrait #digitalart #artournaling #saphic #artteachersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CJiLPUNpDL2/?igshid=qiv7m6x2vv5n

This is an art journal collage I did as an example for my class. It was simultaneously relaxing and guilt inducing. I enjoyed playing a tetris game and creating a mood. I did not enjoy feeling guilt over not being prolific, by "cheating", and not working with high brow materials. These are all perfectly fine endeavors that have been perverted by art school and capitalist, hustle society. Life is too short to live a performative existence. Creativity is necessary fuel for the soul, just let yourself be. Thank you for coming to my ted talk. https://www.instagram.com/p/CHxo4mipYME/?igshid=5wgdsp40jeha

Fun piece of an archer. I don't have a name for her yet. Stock from deviantart model https://www.deviantart.com/liancary-art/art/Lykkadis-12-413709694 https://www.instagram.com/p/CHtqj0NpuMb/?igshid=1tfev62rxt7va

Black Canary from birds of prey. Enjoying doodling on procreate. https://www.instagram.com/p/CHeScc5piLY/?igshid=1osh30gm5gjwr

Watercolor sketch https://www.instagram.com/p/CHT4ChPpk_L/?igshid=gmyxzm8unzfk

The prompt was a one panel comic with a word bubble. https://www.instagram.com/p/CG9COcnJmU_/?igshid=8qqs8yrv9qdv

Another blind contour alongside my art journaling class! https://www.instagram.com/p/CGqwYP5pqYp/?igshid=z5xwxy9z0k02

Blind contour self portrait. 💙 https://www.instagram.com/p/CF-jkG3pH1P/?igshid=q801a1uyuktl

I often tell my students let things be ugly. It sounds counterproductive but really it's trusting in the process. We all want to put those finishing touches on but we have to make sure that we build the structure and composition first. If I may, Life is often the same way. We have to work on ourselves and our relationships. Trust in yourself- let things be ugly. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEzEnDsJllq/?igshid=1819qs0mxyt5w

"what do you want for your birthday?" "Time in the studio with you" What a wonderful man to spend my life with. To spend every birthday from here on out with. Thank you for loving me. https://www.instagram.com/p/CExEIVgJlYu/?igshid=7t4bas8cfmuz

This drawing took a lot from me. I challenged myself to explore the space, leave imperfections, and really play with the charcoal. I've been staring at it for over a month unwilling to admit it was finished. Because it's not perfect, not polished, the movement is seemingly haphazard. But it's what I set out to do and really make a story for these women. Working with these three women has been unintentionally representational of what it's like to live in 2020. I'm so grateful for their love, compassion, and steadfastness. Special thanks to @sdcharmley for the love of encouragement to let this be done. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEeg5mJnSCW/?igshid=2dc9nfjaph3q

Made a cyborg supervillain during my planes lesson today! 😂 https://www.instagram.com/p/CC7HMX8nzuY/?igshid=1qnade1s2mno5

I worked alongside my students today in a lesson. A lesson about being free of judgment, of analyzing and reacting to your day, and expanding your artist's toolbox. For most people with an art school background, being free of judgment seems beyond reach. Working alongside my students made me step away out of my comfort zone with this exercise and while I won't share all of the reactions I will share the exercise. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAv_jGuJ2ik/?igshid=qt6bpmijqwo8

Drawing with the class today. The goal was edge control. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Vfh2vHkhW/?igshid=1h44u6gspo9tr

I'm planning a new series in charcoal and I've been doing small studies in preparation. The gestural quality of them is really fun. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9H0PFznUj1/?igshid=1uloqzj3qxgir