Coloring is good for the soul...

Not all people find peace in art, but some of us do. This reminded me that I used to spend hours coloring away.

 

(Source)

 

And I still do. Every night (that's the goal anyway..) I try to doodle one page in the art journal. Most recent is this one....

 

 



Neon is the new black...

Let's be honest though, somedays I just don't feel like doodling. And then, I'm super thankful for an already done, no-brainer, just let your mind wander project.

 

 

 

Thought you might feel the same way, so when you're out of inspiration and just want to play with color. Here's an already done, no-brainer, let your mind wander page to color. 

 

{Download it here.}

 



 

Chic, Rhymes with Geek

 

 

The Doodles

A free Saturday is like winning the lottery over here. I choose to use mine with a sharpened pencil, some pinterest inspiration and a blank piece of paper.

I've been OBSESSED (yes, all capitals are necessary) doodling really cute outfits since I took a skillshare class. (We've talked about this class before-but seriously for $20 you get to learn from some of the best!! Go search or sign up--not kidding.)

Speaking of the class; lookies who's (least favorite) sketch made it to Katie's blog--Now how's that for making your Wednesday complete?

Since doodling crap from my own closet gets really old, I started "pinning" images of outfits I love. The current collection is from a stylish blogger Blair Eadie @ Atlantic Pacific. She puts together the most inspiring ("doodle-able" & wearable) things. 




Sources: 1,2,3,4
(#2 is an old Kate Spade--still love the colored tights..)

I just recently entered the world of the IPhone--late adopter since T-Mobile just recently started carrying it. I bought a customizeable clear case from Target and it set the idea wheels in motion.

Just what am I going to do with all these damn doodles? Oh yeah, make my phone pretty.

You can pretty yours up too......

Read below to download your own set...

 

It might important to note that I have this case, this download will work for sure with this one. I can't guarantee these will fit in others but I gotta believe they might with a little snipping.
 
(If you don't have a clear case or an iphone5, I'm working on it...stay tuned.)

Oh yeah, did I mention that I'm offering this as a freebie??? You can download yours here.

Happy Sunday!

I just have to say...

Attention Winter:

 

I've had it up to here with you.

Doodle by me. 4.9.13

Love,

ME

 



Jacked up on Coffee & A Day Off

Procrastination in my gig--there are a few preferred methods, but the old doodle bug makes the top 10 list of ways to NOT do the laundry.

I'm on a PTO today (a glorious day of paid time off) and after I've consumed an entire pot of coffee  and read through my blogroll, naturally, the only thing left to do was draw.

(Really? The 1/4" inch of milk in the frig was maybe a good indicator that the grocery store may be more of a priority today but hell, no one is starving in this house.)

I doodled my sister's family to give them for a housewarming gift: I don't cook well so art vs. a casserole is a NO-BRAINER.

 

 

And then, well, I was on a roll:

 

 

The library is my own personal nirvana. Books are the ticket to paradise--I can think of only a few things better than curling up on a cloudy Sunday with a good book. This doodle is destined for more, but the idea is still percolating.

 





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Random Thought #2

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This week at work we had a "Creating Your Legacy" workshop. I tried to keep an open mind, but it was slammed shut after:

 a.) listening to a panelists of "leaders" talk about their jobs. My job and what I leave this world, do not co-exist--other than financially and in a lesson to those after me to please listsen, "Do NOT do anything JUST for money."
and
 b.) then we were asked to volunteer to share our work.

And this girl is, Done.

I take this self-reflection crap seriously and frankly, an introspective exercise should not be made into a group project if you want to do it right.

But, I was reminded that these books I'm filling up with my thoughts/words, might just be considered something of a legacy.

Nice. I've left random thoughts & partial pages. Your "mom/grandma/great grandma" is not a fan of mass gatherings. Your "dad/grandpa/great grandpa" is a smartass.

Your "mom/grandma/ great grandma" hates her hair, nuetral clothing colors, and being cold.

 

& Your "mom/grandma/ great grandma" considers self-inflicted violence to deal with irritation.

Yep, nice. Really nice legacy.

"If I don't do something creative, my head might explode."

Tuesday. (Again. )
Although class is over, still sketching.
(And listening to the Miss Rebekah playlist, the one that shuts down any negativity--it IS Tired Tuesday, you know.)

This one was a happy accident: Papermate felt tip black marker + water--I love the streak-y-ness.

And sketching some more..



 

And then playing to make poster art...