How to Migrate Your Artistic Style

I have taken a step back lately to examine the role I would like art and illustration to play here at Doodles and Jots.  Over time, and once I have more time, I would like it to play an even bigger and more integral role in my content and maybe even become more consistent, that is after I do lots of experimenting.  The great thing about a blog is that it can be a testing ground for a not-fully-baked-plan like this.

What has inspired this personal challenge?  Find out next week!

The possibilities are so exciting!    Part of this plan is to migrate my style to be EVEN looser to save time and also because it is what I like.  I have decided to stop thinking about it and take some action.  I decided it would be motivating and fun to turn my plan into a little independent study course for myself!  Join in if you like.  I think it could apply to more than just art and illustration styles like photography or maybe even writing.

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Motherhood

My Sleeping Baby (poster paint on watercolor paper)

For a few years now it has been a tradition that my sister and I give each other’s kids “coupons” to an indoor activity center for Christmas which gives us something to do during Christmas vacation that is fun for them with lots of physical activity.  Yesterday was the day to redeem and this year my sister and I traded off watching the kids while the other ran an errand/got something done.  Continue reading