I am sure this has been fixed as I had no issues after it had been stored all these years.

Thanks, my friend!

As far as the charcoal’s adhering or not to the graphite… I’ve never tried it. I suppose it could be sealed with a fixative.

You realize I did this long before I had any “rules” to make art by, so it never crossed my mind that there might be a problem with charcoal over graphite…so far it worked, though!

You know it IS a pleasurable activity to erase to create some image. For me, the key is to have the right eraser…I like chunky ones which fit nicely in the palm of my hand and not crumble…ah la the white ones for me.

Well, a decent photo is an issue, but I just shot this one quickly yesterday morning as I flew through the folder.

Thanks Chewy!

Graphite sticks and erasing is a technique I quite enjoy. The erasing part is the most strenuous action, tires my arm. The graphite is so very shiny, I find it a terrible effort to get a decent photograph.

The tree? You know I remember that was really fun to doodle or sketch with an eraser! It kind of freed things up a bit because you really don’t have a lot of control.

Well, Babs, you talking about your re-organization is causing a stir…helping others anyway! I am sure it has really helped you a lot, too!

Thanks, Babs!

Awe, thank you! Those are fun to do and it makes me think it is something I can do when we travel, too…a decent way to journal in a subtle way.

I think that one will forever be known as the bookshelf one! Makes me think of something else to do…for a gift!

Ahhh, perfection! It was a struggle to let it go…you know those old tapes! I have really worked hard to get past that. The real test will be if I can do tight work again…emotional test! Letting go of control…

Absolutely go look in those old files….they seem to be holding real treasures.

Babs! You have really started something here!

Thanks Kate!

Now I am off to look into old files to see what I can find.

Maybe I am a cyclic artist, too. I sometimes return to my roots of tighter work…but it is the looser work which ultimately makes me happy. Maybe it is my head I need to work on…LOL

I think some of the things you see here today will possibly be reflected in some of the work of the future. So maybe this is kind of like sketchbook work for me. But like you say…there is the whole issue of getting the feet wet.

But this kind of discussion is so very helpful in my own progression…I love working alone, but I also adore being able to talk to people around the world about what I am doing.

You, Jess, are one of the artists who make blogging a very special time for me!

Thank You!

Yes, you like? I did quite a few of those line drawings over the watercolor backgrounds…they are fun, really. And the one below…the books…truly a transitional piece.

I have a few days here this weekend without interruption, so guess where I plan on being?

Thanks Lynette!