Thursday, March 20, 2014

Life Drawings & ACEO Prints

I bought a new sketchbook the other day since my last one was almost filled. I sort of have this weird fear of sketchbooks - they have so many blank pages! And I could mess them up with ugly drawings and paintings! So silly. But new sketchbooks are also a lot of fun and bring new hope that your art is going to keep getting better and better. Well, we hope so anyway, right? I bought this one to use for life drawings. I'm sick of drawing on 18 x 24" paper. It's so huge and storing the good ones is a problem. I use the quickies for wrapping paper, stuffing or for table protection detail but I do like to keep some of the nice ones. The only problem is, I have soooooo many of them. What do you do with big life drawings?


Above are some of the drawings from today's session in my new book. I've been on a pen kick lately. I'll stick with it for a while. You can click for a bigger image.

I've been putting my old ATCs into my Etsy store and selling as prints. I'm trying to merge my two stores into one since I don't have the time or the desire to promote two of them. One is enough. Here's a print of a pencil and marker sketch. I hope to move them all over in the next couple of weeks and make a few more.

Happy first day of spring! It's finally here!





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  1. Helen CampbellMarch 20, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    I think a smaller sketchbook is better. The bigger just intimidate me more. I like your sketches, and admire that you are doing it with a pen. What about erasing? LOL! Happy PPF!

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  2. Lynn CohenMarch 20, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    Awesome ink drawings! Love the bottom red too! HPPF!

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  3. Sarah (wonderstrumpet)March 20, 2014 at 9:49 PM

    OHHHHHHHH I love the idea of using life drawings as wrapping paper! How awesome is that?!!

    They are fantastic drawings.. I love the facial expression in the last one.

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    1. SLScheibeMarch 22, 2014 at 9:23 AM

      It's awesome indeed! And super cheap! Sometimes I use the other side of the drawing and just stamp the paper with skulls and crossbones to make awesome pirate paper. But don't do it with charcoal drawings, lol!

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  4. froebelsternchenMarch 20, 2014 at 10:21 PM

    fabulous artwork Sal!
    Happy weekend!

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  5. Valerie-JaelMarch 21, 2014 at 12:35 AM

    Beautiful artwork again, I love the life drawings. Happy spring! Valerie

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  6. dentheMarch 21, 2014 at 2:18 AM

    I love your pen drawings. And had a look at your etsyshop. Looks great. I always sketch in smaller sketchbooks, don't like the big pages. I use those more for paintings.

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  7. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfMarch 21, 2014 at 4:50 AM

    Love the life drawings and the ATC is gorgeous! :)

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  8. Karla B March 21, 2014 at 5:37 AM

    Gorgeous work, my friend. First day of Autumn here and it is a blessing!

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  9. Linda KunsmanMarch 21, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    really beautiful drawings. I've never tried working with any medium on a large substrate. Your red haired woman is striking!

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  10. FayeMarch 21, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    The pencil and marker painting is gorgeous. I love how you colored the skin.

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  11. Irene RafaelMarch 21, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    the sketch from the back has so much emotion. it shows how much can be done with minimal supplies but lots of talent. really lovely work.

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  12. GigglesMarch 21, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    You are not alone...so many artists seem to have a fear of sketchbooks. Raw emotion in these sketches and your lady seems synonymous with your beautiful style! I'd recognize her as yours anywhere!

    Hugs Giggles

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  13. LailaMarch 21, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    Beautiful life drawings, and you put a smile to my face by telling of your sketch book fear. That's excactly how I feel it too. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  14. minnemieMarch 21, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    Excellent sketches. The blue pen is very striking!

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  15. AnonymousMarch 22, 2014 at 1:39 AM

    really beautiful sketches!
    I agree with Irene. The sketch from the back has so much emotion und effect.
    Wonderful!

    Claudia

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  16. Katie Jeanne WoodMarch 22, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    I love the vibrant red. She's so fiery! I don't have any big life drawings, but I can imagine storage would be a problem. Can you roll the paper, and store it in boxes, maybe? Or in cardboard mailers, inside a box?

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    1. SLScheibeMarch 22, 2014 at 1:29 PM

      Yes, I do already. I have tons of rolls with many pages poking out all over my office. I think I should just sort and toss while keeping a few for wrapping. I love the idea of using cardboard mailers for storing the good ones. Great idea!!

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  17. UnknownMarch 23, 2014 at 1:38 AM

    I have all different sizes of sketchbooks because I am fickle, but A5 seems to be my default size (so a medium one I guess!) gorgeous life drawings i love that theyre in pen!

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  18. AnnabelleMarch 23, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    These life drawings are gorgeous. I especially love the girl , her eyes are so intriguing.

    Annabelle m..m

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  19. Marianne March 24, 2014 at 5:24 AM

    I know the fear og blank pages... Have a sketchbook - but never used it!
    Love the expression in the redhaired girls face.

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  20. UnknownMarch 26, 2014 at 3:59 PM

    great painting and drawings!

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  21. Studio KaufmannMarch 27, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    Loving all your work this week! That red haired lady is FIERCE! Reminds me of Madonna a bit. Happy PPF

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  22. PiaRomApril 1, 2014 at 6:30 PM

    Ahh love the red haired girl!! So love how you do the shadow areas! Very unique and pleasing :) Looks like there is light in the shadow ;) wonderful Mix It Monthly ♥ Conny

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  23. AnnDApril 2, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    I remember when you made that ATC! She's so gorgeous!

    Cool life drawing poses this time, too. I must think about this big life drawing issue - maybe for Living with Art?

    Oh, and the reason I'm commenting like this is that I'm following you properly on bloglovin and getting caught up. My feedly had roughly 098172308937489061098234789 unread articles, which was just about to drive me to drink.

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