Thursday Art Date

TAD Rabbits & FFO #4 Art

March 21, 2024 /

I apologize for last week’s mishap where I accidentally published this post.  As soon as I realized my mistake, I sent it back to draft but not before many of you saw it.  I was not finished.  With my artwork uploaded, I just didn’t like the way my it looked and even said so in my original.  John left a comment before I sent it back and others left word saying they couldn’t find the post. Instead of leaving those of you in the dark I will share the first set of illustrations.  I was not happy with Miss Bunny’s head.  I actually thought she looked a bit creepy. 

  • Original Procreate sketch
  • Procreate with Pixelmator grain and light leak added
  • Brushstrokes L1 Procreate recreation

 

I love drawing cutesy pictures! That’s just who I am.  I found several cute rabbit images to inspire me.  The image I found had different flowers and no background.  I thought daffodils was a better suit since these are in bloom now.  We have a couple of cute rabbits that visit our yard frequently.  They  usually trigger the outdoor security cameras and sometimes they are a hoot to watch.  One time they were chasing each other and jumping wildly. I haven’t seen rabbits do that before. 

As I mentioned, I got everything in place and I began judging my artwork severely.  The bunny’s head was off and it looked more creepy than cute to me.  The only positives were I liked the daffodils and the cheery little bird.  The Brushstrokes version helped to soften the image so overall what bugged me in the first two pieces didn’t stand out as bad.   When I asked DH he saw the oddities, too.  I decided to take another stab at it.  Here is my improved illustration and hopefully you’ll agree that the changes helped. *cross fingers* 

 

  • Revised Procreate sketch
  • Pixelmator photo edit grain and light leak effect
  • Brushstrokes S3 painting-like artwork

 

 

 

The weekend before last, I made two kinds of pizzas.  A spicy cheeseburger pizza (hamburger, cheddar cheese, pickles, onions, and hot jalapeños) and a pepperoni with green peppers and onions pizza.  We enjoyed both kinds.  For our weekend treat, I made a Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cream Pie.  The recipe I used was easy. I made significant changes to the original which got me in the park range of where I wanted this dessert to be.  I plan to give it another stab before too long and if I nail it then I’ll share what I came up with.  

 

I’m thankful …

For all the necessities of life. God is good!  I’m doubly thankful being healthy and able to cook and bake all of our meals and special treats.  I’m thankful for creative pleasures that art and music brings to my life.  I’m thankful for finally getting a chance to have my dermatologist last Thursday to look at the place on my face from last August.  A steroid shot was given but as of today the problem hasn’t gone away.  At least treatment is underway for it.  I’m thankful DH’s extensive dental work started yesterday.  They did the dental impressions.  The real nitty gritty stuff takes place next month.  I’m thankful it’s spring time again! 👏

 

 

 

Tomorrow is DH’s off Friday. When I can I’m slipping in my artwork for Nicole’s FFO challenge.  A few years ago, I did a pencil sketch of Mona Lisa for TAD and I’ve always wanted to redraw her and so I gave attempted to illustrate her again.  While she isn’t perfect and I certainly could spend more time on the drawing, I do see some improvement over my first time. 

 

  • Procreate sketch
  • Brushstrokes S4 digital painting

 

That’s it for today. You’re invited to hit the dance floor with me next time with Monday’s Music Moves Me.

Have a doodletastic day!

 

Consider visiting a few of my good friends for more Thursday connections!

 

 

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