tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7416062715910609586.post2809203369299223847..comments2023-12-02T03:43:30.062-05:00Comments on Angelia's Art Journals: Tuesday Tips and Techniques: Drawing TipsAn'Angelia Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12767458190753340841noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7416062715910609586.post-90561108944064999372013-05-19T18:42:52.988-04:002013-05-19T18:42:52.988-04:00This is my first visit to your page, and it is abs...This is my first visit to your page, and it is absolutely 100% motivational. Now I can remove the barriers and do as you have suggested. Thank you so much for sharing your talent!<br /><br />Cynthia Joscrapinsistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06376254566009407316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7416062715910609586.post-6945883233350944452012-05-01T12:26:54.037-04:002012-05-01T12:26:54.037-04:00I have to say, Linda, being an artist has gotten m...I have to say, Linda, being an artist has gotten me through some really rough road. I'm ever grateful. Some people live and die without ever finding what really gives them pleasure.An'Angelia Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12767458190753340841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7416062715910609586.post-60958659463698009772012-05-01T12:25:32.898-04:002012-05-01T12:25:32.898-04:00Thanks for your comment, Geri! As I said to a stud...Thanks for your comment, Geri! As I said to a student in my class, "if you're not having fun doing this, what's the point?"An'Angelia Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12767458190753340841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7416062715910609586.post-2785628157637256522012-04-26T19:34:23.158-04:002012-04-26T19:34:23.158-04:00Thank you for such a great comment, B! I hadn'...Thank you for such a great comment, B! I hadn't heard of using the tracing paper technique, but I think it's a great idea. I think what you may be trying to remember is "muscle memory". That's what I've found it's called as I'm learning to play piano, and it works beautifully for that. Thanks for stopping by and for taking the time to leave your comment! :o)An'Angelia Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12767458190753340841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7416062715910609586.post-90028458271963513492012-04-26T12:29:38.950-04:002012-04-26T12:29:38.950-04:00Angelia, thank you for your generous sharing. I&#...Angelia, thank you for your generous sharing. I'll share this, too: My beginning art teacher suggested that in addition to our own drawings, we use tracing paper and trace any art we enjoy. She said that over time this helps connect pathways between the brain and the hand. I don't know the technical terms for this, but I *do* know that I draw/paint more freely after spending time tracing. For pictures, I use calendar art, illustrations in books or magazines, and (my favorite) art books from the library. Also, now it's easy to find and print images of the "Masters' works" with the computer. As you've told us, "Just keep drawing." Thanks! BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7416062715910609586.post-65133231854872994582012-04-25T13:03:17.267-04:002012-04-25T13:03:17.267-04:00Angelia this is so true. We have to practice eve...Angelia this is so true. We have to practice everyday we can then drawing will come much easier to us. Artist just need to keep on & it does get easier . I think this is the point so many artist give up. So thankful we didn't. We would have lost all this fun stuff we get to do.<br />Happy Painting<br />Thanks<br />LindaLinda Rupardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01871627084765295982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7416062715910609586.post-91845077554150587442012-04-25T09:44:37.804-04:002012-04-25T09:44:37.804-04:00Thanks for sharing your tips - I especially relate...Thanks for sharing your tips - I especially relate to the draw what inspires you. It seems when you do that, you can spend hours but if you're not inspired nothing flows.Geri https://www.blogger.com/profile/07491626768461671281noreply@blogger.com