::Lead & Pigments:: OLD SKETCHES

Hello friends, 

It's been a hot minute since I've posted any art to share with you. I was going through some old sketchbooks a while back and came across a bunch of of sketches that I hadn't shared with you guys yet. There's a few fun one, I really like the army looking girl right above. I love going through old books and seeing how my art has changed and the different characters I've drawn over the years. Some of them are old friends, that have grown up with me over the years, some are new acquaintances that are just starting to develop their stories. I hope you enjoy this look back at sketchbooks of yesterday. 

xoxo, holly erinn 

::Lead & Pigments:: Sketchbook no. 2

 
Hello friends, 
Lately, since I've been home, and not working...I've made it a point to start sketching more. I've noticed over the years, it really helps keep your skills sharp, warms you up when you want to do something more serious, and really just makes me happy. Sketchbooks have been a huge part of my life since I was about 3. My father handed me art supplies at an incredibly young age, and I have yet to find something that hold my attention as well as art. 
I think this is going to be a continuing segment here on the blog. It's really been a pleasure sharing my sketchbook with you guys. I think I may have mentioned it before, but I'm so close to running out of my current sketchbook, and bought an awesome new purple one that I can't wait to start. A new sketchbook is super exciting for me. As lame sounding as that is....but, I never really know what I'm going to draw so it's open to a whole new world of possibility. 
But for today, I'm sharing with you a few of the most recent sketches I've done. This book has been really fun. I stopped putting rules on how I draw, and have become accustom to sketching in ink. Amanda always yells at me for sketching in pen, because she just doesn't understand how I do it. It's all about starting off light, and building up the lines as you sculpt out your figure. One of these days, I'll film myself doodling so you can see how I sketch. For now, enjoy these little doodles!! 
xo. holly erinn 

::Lead & Pigments:: Sketchbook Sneak Peeks

  Hello friends!  Well, it is officially the first week of my freedom! And, as per usual I have been celebrating by drawing more. When I feel good, I draw. Over the years, I've noticed when I'm not feeling well, or unhappy in a situation- I stop drawing, and creating in general. It's a concrete sign that things are not going well in my life. I read like a book, ya'll! But, any way! Things are feeling much better, and much lighter. I've been bonding again with my sketchbook, and even bought a new one in anticipation of finishing this one. I have to get a new one before the old one is finished because if I finish a sketchbook and there's nowhere else to draw after...I panic. It is such a terrible feeling! But, I've learned to avoid those icky artsy feelings. Haaha! I'm getting so far off track. But, here's a peek into what I've been drawing lately. I'll be sure to post more things as I draw them!  xo. holly erinn 

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