Making another attempt to draw, draw, draw

I recently bought two Kindle books, "One Drawing a Day' a 6 week course by Veronica Lawlor and "You Can Draw in 30 Days " by Mark Kistler. I have started the exercises and although, they are not something I would put on this blog, they are getting my creative juices flowing. Keep watching this space, LOL

Is anyone blogging anymore or has all been lost to Facebook?

I have never been the most consistent blogger, and now I am beginning to think blogging is passé? If anyone reads this, I would be interested in your thoughts on blogging and Facebook usage

First drawing in over two years...

It has been so long since I had even the slightest inclination to do anything "arty" but I am on vacation and rather than work on emptying out boxes from our move in Oct. 2010, I seized the opportunity to "productively procrastinate"! I know this drawing has many flaws, but I thought I would publish it so that I wouldn't be tempted to 'mess with it' any more. Every time I did 'fix' something I wrecked something else so I said 'time to quit'. I really would like to get back to making art everyday. It felt really good to work on this project.

I saw Lady GaGa in concert

OMG, I went to the Lady GaGa Monster Ball concert in the Amway Arena in Orlando. I was accompanied by my daughter Karen and we had the best time. We stayed at the Crown Plaza Hotel in downtown Orlando. We had a lovely room but on my way out to the concert, I fell coming out of the hotel. Nothing like making a 'grand exit', lol. Fellow monsters, put your paws up!

Time to reactivate this blog

It has been quite a while since I updated this. So much has happened. I started college, took some courses and was in the middle of two online courses when I had to have a total hip replacement. I was in quite a bit of pain prior to the surgery and quite honestly, it was an impediment to studying and learning. I had to withdraw, but I will resume as soon as I have healed sufficiently. I will have to have the other hip done too. I am on medical leave from my job and I miss working very much.
I have also renewed my membership in "Everyday Matters" and in Drawspace and I plan on getting creative very soon.
I am so happy to be back to a degree of normalcy. Gotta go for now, must do my physical therapy exercises.

The weekend from Hell

Last Friday, I had the "inurnment" of my husband's ashes at the National Cemetery. My sister, Marianne, and brother in law, Jim, and my daughter, Karen, were all in attendance. I was bitterly disappointed, as the funeral director did not arrange for an Honor Guard. I thought this had been discussed, but apparently not! Karen and I will have to arrange for this as my husband was so proud of his military service during WWII and Korea and he truly deserves this honor.
Things went even further south from there. Saturday it was necessary to bring my 12 yr old toy poodle to the emergency vet where he had to be put to sleep. Thank God, Karen was with me, and although it was hard on her as well, she helped me get through this ordeal. She is a very wise soul and distracted me for the rest of the weekend by taking me to the movies.

Long time no blog

It has been a while since I have posted here. Several reasons, I have been hanging out on Facebook and other social networking sites, and I have started school. At the ripe age of 60, soon to be 61, I have gotten an opportunity to go to college, I am studying to be a mental health therapist. It is a little intimidating to go back to school. I haven't been in a classroom in 42 years!

Monday was the first day of classes and I misread my schedule and showed up 3 hrs early. It gave me an opportunity to get my student I.D. card (now I can opt for a senior citizen discount or student discount, LOL), and to explore the library.

I realize I have at least 6 years of study ahead of me, and even if I don't get to practice as a therapist, I am looking forward to this journey. Wish me luck, the future looks bright.

The St. Peter's Glee Club Seton Chorale Reunion is now a memory

I am still on a high from the reunion which took place on Oct. 10th, in the gymnasium of St. Peter's High School for Boys. It was wonderful to see my classmates and friends. The guys all looked distinguished with their grey/white hair, while we ladies surely are keeping Clairol in business! Despite all the years that past since we saw each other, we all picked up like it was only yesterday. I have pictures of the evening on my Facebook page, and there are youtube videos of us all singing. The evening was a once in a lifetime event and I am so grateful to my sister and brother in law for making it possible for me to attend. The smile has not left my face yet.

I Believe/Ave Maria
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0570J3DjzE

Boys Alma Mater
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGNpEvnpiOs

Girls Alma Mater
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akLcloEs2pM

Pics from the reunion
http://www.facebook.com/patricia.m.owen?ref=nf

more pics of reunion
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=193827&id=1268682910&ref=nf

Pat the WiseWoman

Sent to me by a dear High School friend Louise. What was I thinking with that blouse?

Artist's Block

As most of you know, I lost the love of my life, my best friend/husband at the end of March of this year. It was understandable when I had artist's block then. Through the encouragement of my online friends from Drawspace.com, and Yahoo group EveryDay Matters, I eventually got back to drawing and painting. But it is back....ARTIST'S BLOCK! What do I do now? Has this ever happened to anyone here? You know that feeling, "I had it once, but I lost it" ?

EDM weekly challenge #239 Draw something that scares you

 

This says it all.

EDM weekly challenge #237 Draw what's under your bed

I am woefully behind in these challenges, but I was sitting in the chair in my bedroom staring at this mess and decided to have a go at the challenge. I left the dust bunnies out of the picture, but they are there, hiding behind this stuff

Oops, left one out

'60s ATC swap, I left one off

 

'60s ATC swap on Drawspace.com

 

 

These are the ATCs I created for the '60s swap on Drawspace.com These are fun to participate in. I love getting cards from all over the world, each one of a kind, hand drawn or painted. I have gotten cards from literally all over the world, South Africa, Canada, Australia, UK, USA, Bulgaria, India, just to name a few.

EDM Weekly Challenge #236

I couldn't sleep last night so I thought I would do something productive. Here is EDM Weekly Challenge #236 Draw your left palm (non-dominant hand)

 

As promised, some zentangles

I have found this artform to be relaxing and freeing. Since they are basically doodles there is no expectations or disappointments. Some are basic forms that I did while learning this, others are more free flowing.

 

 

 

Latest calamity

It has been a while since I posted here. As usual I have many excuses why. I recently had dinner with friends and while "horsing around" with their 5 yr old son, I tripped and fell full force on my right knee. I eventually went to the emergency room where they x-rayed and a did an ultra sound to check for blood clots and thankfully they all turned out fine, no evidence of fracture, or blood clots. I am thinking about posting some zentangles I have done. If I ever get out of the recliner, I will get those up on the blog soon.

Birds, Birds, Birds! ATC swap on Drawspace

Here are the Artist Trading Cards I did for Birds, Birds, Birds! on Drawspace.com

 

 

 

These will be sent to the other artists who are participating in this swap, they are from all around the world, Scotland, England, Canada, Australia, as well as the USA.
I had been looking forward to this theme as I really enjoy birds.

Drawspace Weekly Challenge 5/24-5/30/09

I can see I have been away from drawing a bit too long. I need practice.

 

Drawspace Weekly challenge 5/16 -5/23/09

This is the first drawing I have done in a while. Gosh, I am out of practice but, nevertheless here is my offering.