Done with charcoal drawing

I'm done with this beautiful animal. I really love how she turned out. I feel that she is so life like that while I was drawing her I could nearly feel her breath and see her eye sparkle...I know that's crazy, but when you're drawing someone or something it really is amazing how alive they become as your drawing them. Thank you to Lisa Burleson of TLCFrenchies.com for your belief that I could do a good job for you!

Here's another drawing progression. (charcoal drawing of a french bulldog) for Lisa B. at www.tlcfrenchies.com

I'm really pleased at how she's turning out. I like the effect of the charcoal. It's so fun to draw with!

Drawing a dog with charcoal

I am working on a drawing for someone with charcoal. It's a french bulldog. I haven't drawing with charcoal for a while. But I'm finding that I'm enjoying it alot. It is so much more sensitive than graphite. I can really work like crazy with graphite and mess with it and let my hand rest about anywhere without messing it up. But charcoal wipes off so easily. I find myself doing hand-acrobatics! Almost like twister for hands! But it blends easier and I can play around with the kneaded eraser so much more productively. Like I said, I'm enjoying it!

Here's a picture of my progress:

More stuff I've learned

Well, today I learned about a web ring. I'm still a little confused as to how it works and how to join, but I'll figure it out soon. And then I'll share.

I also learned how to subscribe or follow someone else's blog. I love Jane Austen and I found a great blog about her and her works (Austen-tateous)...It's so professional looking and interesting. I have a lot to read.

As a matter of fact, I've found so much to read and do on the internet during this journey that I almost feel overwhelmed, but I'm taking it slow and I know that on a rainy day when I've got plenty of time I have so much to fill my little brain with! I'm really excited and can't wait to dive in some more!

Thanks for reading this little blog!

My Portfolio - Found a new cool tool

www.melindahowardportraits.com

It's a new world

It's definitely a new world. Instead of reading to my son, who is 10 years old, tonight I am on my laptop and he is on his dad's laptop, playing club penguin. (He's so game savy)...and I have to ask him what to do.

He loves playing in this crazy little penguin world. I can see why. It's fun and interesting. You meet other little penguins who are being controlled by little people all over the world (mostly little people-I have the feeling that I'm not the only mom in the world that gets online with their kids) It can actually become addicting. You can sled, play hockey and throw snowballs at other penguins.

We've tried other virtual game worlds. My preference is for Build-a-Bearville. It's cute with it's little people that you can dress in your own style and walk around a larger world than on club penguin. There's also Zookazoo. It's not quite as fun.

On most of these sites you have to pay a premium to be able to buy things or play certain games. My son and I just enjoy waving at each other or playing hide-n-seek.

I also like the peace of mind in playing the games with him and understanding what he's doing. There are a few penguins who are a little rude (saying "go away" or making frowny faces)...but other than that I feel pretty good about Club Penguin and the other sites (so far).