642 Things to Draw #1 - A Rolling Pin

a rolling pin

Pen and Ink

This is the first item from the book 642 Things to Draw.

I was too lazy to get up, to to the kitchen, dig through the gadget drawer, and find a rolling pin to use a model. I also was no where near a computer to bring up images. Therefore, what you see here is what my feeble memory thinks a rolling pin looks like.

If truth be told, I was so excited about the book that I had to start drawing right away. I could not even convince myself to go to the kitchen to find a rolling pin. It was too exciting to start drawing immediately! I did the first few drawings right out of my head.

642 THINGS TO DRAW - A Drawing Journal

642 Things to Draw 

Designed by Eloise Leigh © 2010 by Chronicle Books

I purchased this book last time I was at Chapters with My Sweetie!

I'm sure it comes as no surprise that I enjoy drawing. A couple years ago I came across Danny Gregory's book An Illustrated Life and the Every Day Matters web group.

Recently I completed the Every Day in May Drawing Challenges.

So, when I came across this book in Chapters it was no surprise that I wanted it. I will admit, it took three visits to Chapters before I gave in and purchased it.

Each page has one to four sections to draw in, and each section has a word or phrase that you are to draw in that section.

Sample Blank Spread

Sample Spread After I Drew in the book

I jumped right it and started drawing like crazy. I'll be posting the actual drawings, here, on this blog. Pen and Ink are a bit of a challenge for me so I will try to do the majority of my drawings in pen and ink in this book.  I hope you enjoy viewing these as much as I enjoy drawing them.

Draw your favourite Tool

Every Day in June Challenge # 2
(and EDM # 16) 

Draw your favourite tool
Pen and Ink and Watercolour

My iPhone. This was a gift from my son. I love it because it was a gift from him and because I used it all the time.

I rarely use it as a phone, but I do text with it. I keep track of my schedule, my contacts and my to-do lists. I also use it as a camera, to look up information, to check online accounts, and to catch up on my reading.

Then there are the APPs! Oh.So.Many.APPs!

I have all kinds of productivity apps, along with other apps.  I even have games, but I rarely use those.

I do

• catch up on my reading with Instapaper and eBook apps. 
• use the Weight Watcher's app to track my points and weight
• use Daily Routines app to keep track of my daily routines
• use Cozi Calendar to keep track of my and my family's schedule
• use Grocery Shopping app to make my grocery list. It also keeps track of prices so I have an idea of how much I'll need to put aside for each shopping trip
• use social network apps (Twitter, Facebook, Google+) when I am bored
• check my email when I am out
• send and receive text messages
• use Ache Break app to remind me to stretch at regular intervals
• use it as a camera to snap quick photos, some for reference for drawings, some family events, and some "just because" I can.

I use the iPhone for more than this, but these are used nearly daily, and some, several times a day.

This is the handiest gadget, ever!

Screen Shots of Some of My Apps on My iPhone:

MAIN SCREEN

The first three apps in the top row are used daily.

These apps are not used very often.

I tend to use the YouTube, Netflix, Shazam, and IMDb more often from this list, than the others, but they are not used daily.

I use these as needed to check my accounts.

These ones are rarely used, except as needed.

I don't often open this group. I get to the camera through a different method.

These ones only get used occasionally  and the top row more than the others.

Always good to know what is happening in the world.

When I am not reading saved articles in InstaPaper, I will come on here and read a book if I find myself in a situation with time on my hands.

I check my mail through the Gmail app. Otherwise, I only use the other apps as needed.

Draw what you’re afraid of. Write about it, if you dare.

Ink and Watercolour

In reality, there is very little I am afraid of. What I am truly afraid of, I will not admit publicly. However, I will admit this minor fear... I am afraid of losing my mind.

It is very frightening to know that your mind is going. I have watched three people in my life suffer from dementia. Eventually, they lose their memories to the point that they no longer know that they have lost their memories. Then, it is just difficult on the surviving family members. However, when they are still somewhat lucid it becomes very stressful and frustrating for the person losing his/her mind.

I hope this never happens to me.

Some other minor fears I have:

• something bad happening to any of my family members or friends
• losing my eyesight, completely (it is already going)
• losing my ability to create art

Every Day in May Challenge # 30

Draw your favourite sport

Ink and Watercolour

I nearly drew a box and left it blank with the words "my favourite sport" above it. When it comes to sports not only do I not have a favourite, I know nothing about them too.  We are just not a sports family.

However, I remembered that I like watching gymnastics. I am fascinated by how some people can discipline their bodies to do seemingly impossible things. This is why I enjoy Cirque du Soleil so much. So, I drew a gymnast.

No, I cannot do this. I cannot chew gum and walk. However, I am impressed by those who can.