Through My Eyes

I frequently wake up in the night to sketch. The long nights of winter in particular lead to sleeplessness. This seems to be the most effective way to quiet the hyperactivity of my brain.

With pencil in hand, I don’t know where it will go as my thoughts are all over the place but as soon as the point of lead touches the paper a picture starts forming.

I don’t just make a faint sketch but I treat this just like it is the final product. Each line is intentional. Once I am satisfied with the components of the sketch I go back and start shading to give it more depth.

It may be a new watercolor or I may frame it just as the pencil creation that it is. Still more shading to do.

Don’t just be accepting of that first sketch but be more intentional to see where it leads you.

Have a great day!