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Things we shared in class: 1001fonts.com este macleod instargram journaljunkies cinnamon cooney pixellovely they draw and cook they draw and travel sketchbook skool flickr color search google advanced image search by type

Article about Frank Auerbach

A very charming interview with the painter Frank Auerbach at the Telegraph.

Watercolor Techniques for Beginners REMAKE part 2 of 4

Watercolor Techniques for Beginners REMAKE part 1 of 4

Books about Drawing and Daily Practice

Here is a list, in no particular order of books we discussed together in class or which I have found helpful over the years. Please feel free to add books you recommend in the comments sections and I will put them here as well.

The Creative License: Giving Yourself Permission to be the Artist You Truly Are by Danny Gregory

Drawing From Within: Unleasing Your Creative Potential by Nick and Diane Meglin

Draw it with your eyes closed: the art of the art assignment by Paper Monument

Cartooning: Philosophy and Practice by Ivan Brunetti

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards

The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

The Natural Way to Draw by Kimon Nicolaides

Drawing A Contemporary Approach by Claudia Betti and Teel Sale

The Art of Drawing by Bernard Chaet

Another Month of Daily Prompts

Snow Day, by Beth Lovell

Since we've had a few snow days to make up, our class is going to run for a few weeks more, and we've run out of daily prompts. Here are a few I picked up from a list at the Flickr group, Every Day in May. Please continue to work daily, and bring in some drawings to our makeup classes, next week and in March.

1. Draw something bubbly
2. Draw a favorite sound
3. Draw something that represents joy
4. Draw your socks
5. Draw a pine or fir tree or eucalyptus
6. Draw perfume or a scented product
7. Draw something you got for free
8. Draw a coffeepot
9. Draw a lock
10. Draw something creepy
11. Draw some gloves
12. Draw the oldest thing in your refrigerator
13. Draw a pillow
14. Draw a figurine you have.
15. Draw a pencil, your favorite if you like.
16. Draw something that scares you
17. Draw something from a first aid kit
18. Draw the palm of your left hand
19. Draw something that belongs to someone else 
20. Draw your favorite drink
21. Draw the last thing you bought
22. Draw a map
23. Draw a summer joy
24. Draw something that makes you laugh
25. Draw a tote bag
26. Draw a screw
27. Draw something sticky
28. Draw a jug or pitcher
29. Draw something from a pet's point of view
30. Draw the inside of your closet
31. Draw a houseplant

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