Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Natural Inspiration

   Keep breaking my promise to post weekly.  Sorry my life is nuts, what else can I say?
Maybe I am losing focus a little.  Maybe just taking a break.  I think I was/am getting a
little overwhelmed at the immensity of the publishing world and how complex it all is.
    I was a good girl for two days and reworked my board book Buggie Boo, What Can
You Do At the Circus? according to what I learned at conference.  Have to get back to that...
    Recently I picked up this great little vintage book called  Non-Flowering Plants.  It
has been a great source of inspiration.  I have been getting into drawing some little
nature prints/patterns.  I found that I miss the simplicity of creating prints...just playing
around with a few simple elements and being inspired by nature.  Not ready to post
any work from my doodles yet, not sure where I am going with it.
 I highly recommend exploring nature for inspiration.  Books are great but the real deal
is even better.  I don't have much time to sketch out in nature but have been taking a lot
of pics to resource later.
    This tulip tree flower was incredible.  I got lucky finding a tulip tree with branches that
hung low so I was able to take this.  Color story here...wonderfully delicious:)


2 comments:

  1. Hi Rachel, I love your blog and look forward to your new nature inspired work. I notice this blog post is 2 weeks old (gentle nudge) I have similar problems with focus with my work...i think it might be part of being a creative thinker. I am interested in working with other artists to form a support group where we can set goals, and help each other reach them. Maybe we can help each other get through this!
    Ken Swinson

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  2. Hi Ken,
    Great to hear from you! Thank you for your nice comments. It is hard to keep up with my blog and social networking. Sometimes it makes my art take a back seat and that's not good. Balance is key! Was just thinking of our talk in Kroger and would love to try to get a support group together, maybe with critique. We definitely need support!

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