I am still filling my slow drawing journal with patterns and here are some of the latest ones. These are taken from the slow drawing lessons by Amy Maricle of Mindful Art Studio. She usually has a lesson most Wednesdays from 6-7 pm in the UK (unless she is taking a break, in which case she leaves the most recent pattern available). The videos are available for two days, unless you have a paid membership (which I don't). The pattern above is called 'Bean' and I am considering whether to colour/paint in any of the shapes.
This is one of the most recent ones I have done (Botanical Watercolour for Beginners) and it was so relaxing - slow watercolouring, adding more water, then less water to the pigment as the shapes are layered up.
This one was inspired by one of Amy's patterns, 'Spirit', but then I made it my own. Cells? Tiny creatures? Seeds?
Another one of Amy's called 'Grecian' but I started with one full circle and added the leaves/scales all around it.
This pattern is called 'Prickers' and I love the complicated end result with the depth of the layers. It was actually relatively simple to do and it built up quite quickly. I still have a few single pages to go before the journal is full.





Gosh they are all so lovely Ellie but I think my favorite is the botanical one with the leaves & the different colours & shades in them 💙
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julie. I was so pleased how that one turned out. Watercolour is tricky to change if things go a bit awry but taking my time definitely helps.
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Ellie
I love your sketches, they are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Poppypatchwork. I really enjoy slowing down when I create these patterns. It is very calming and meditative and we all need some of that in this hectic world, don't we?
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Ellie
All those patterns call to me but I love the watercolour one. It must feel very satisfying seeing your journal fill up.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jo. Yes, it is very satisfying as this has been an ongoing project for quite some time. There has been no rush to complete it though, which has helped. I love the watercolour leaves one too and I think I would like to create more with this shape and technique of layering.
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Ellie
These look like a wonderful mindful excercise and they are beautiful as well.
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Thanks, Amalia. Slow drawing is very relaxing and mindful, which is why I enjoy it so much. Switching off from other things for that time means I can have the time just for me and my drawing.
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Ellie