Koala

I'm creating a drawing a day, for two years, just for the art of it.
Today's is a koala.
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Frog

I'm creating a drawing a day, just for the art of it.

I've been gardening today and I disturbed several frogs while clearing out a stream. I learned that "Reeds are round and sedges have edges."

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Landscape with white line

I'm creating a drawing a day, for two years, just for the art of it.
What other things last two years?
Today's is a landscape.
Where does it look like to you?
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Serval, cat

I'm creating a drawing a day, just for the art of it.

Today's is a serval. Beautiful cat thriving over half of Africa, and now they have one at my nearest zoo.
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Highland cattle and my book is out! And an art tip.

I'm creating a drawing a day for two years, just for the art of it.
Today's is Highland Cattle, so common in my native Scotland.
I'm riding a high because I've published my book!!!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/PRINCESS-WOLFS-EYES-moving-fantasy-ebook/dp/B071VVMNL5/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495315109&sr=8-1&keywords=The+princess+with+wolf%27s+eyes

Today's tip: No such thing as too much creating!
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Pony and art tip from Andrew

I'm creating a drawing a day, just for the art of it, and sharing an art tip too.

Today's drawing is a pony.
Today's tip is from my brother Andrew.

Andrew Hodgson: Now that we have the internet, it is easier than ever to find someone who is a 'better' artist than you. IGNORE THAT AT ALL COSTS! Be inspired by others of course, but what you have to do is find your thing, what makes your work unique and special. Work on it and pursue it with a passion. That doesn't mean you have to make it from bricks or something, it can be a really subtle thing you just bring to your work naturally. And remember, someone is looking at your work and thinking 'I wish I could do that'.
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Girl in water soluble pencil and tip from Felix

I'm creating a drawing a day, just for the art of it, and sharing an art tip too. I've hit on the idea of getting some of the artists I admire to give me tips. The first of these is from photographer Felix Kunze.
 http://felixkunze.com

Felix Kunze "In the beginning of anyone's career (which is where I am), it is easy to get the idea that one must give up one's values and integrity to get ahead. To suck up to people you don't like just because they are in a position of power, or do projects because of promised 'exposure'. I started off far too stubborn and chose my projects with my heart first, brain second. I'm apparently unique in the world of photography because I do hardly any unpaid work for other people. The only unpaid work I do is my personal projects. 

Stick to your guns. Don't be an ass about it, be kind, be thoughtful. But don't confuse kindness and naivety. 

Build a career based on your value set, not that of others."

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Jasmine drawing (I drew from life)

I'm creating a drawing a day, just for the art of it, and sharing an art tip too.
Today's drawing is my daughter, drawing. I worked from life and I didn't try to make her sit still, I stopped when she finished her drawing and ran off.
Today's art tip: Work from life sometimes. Photographs are technically easier as they hold still and have already been turned into two dimensions for you, but emotionally harder as you carry the life of the thing, from thing-to photo-to page, not just thing-to page, it can lose some life in the process.
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Tulip and art tip

I'm creating a drawing a day, just for the art of it, and sharing an art tip too.
Today's drawing is a tulip.
Today's art tip: Don't be afraid to wreck it! You can always do another, or photograph it or scan it then be brave. This drawing was a bit dull so right at the end I just decided "Let's wreck it and see!" Now I like it. See the dull version below.
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Sharks

I'm creating a drawing a day, just for the art of it, and sharing an art tip too.

Today's drawing is sharks, l love them!

Today's art tip: Use the biggest brush you dare, use the biggest paper you dare, and get yourself a bunch of it so you don't feel it's too valuable and you have to get it right. Things look good big, it will uncramp you and help you like what you do!

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Horse and the first art tip!

I'm creating a drawing a day, just for the art of it.
I'm also going to offer an art tip a day from now on.

Today's art tip: All art tips, even from your favourite artist, even from me, should only be adopted if they make sense to you, it's your art.

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Jasmine looks down at the ladybird she found.

I'm creating a drawing a day, for two years, just for the art of it.
I would not have attempted such a challenging subject 438 days ago! I think I'm getting better. :)

Leaf

I'm creating a drawing a day, just for the art of it.
Today's is a leaf. I've tried to utalise the media interestingly.

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Dylan

I'm creating a drawing a day, just for the art of it.
Today's is my smiley son Dylan. #drawingadayclub

Jasmine

I'm creating a drawing a day, just for the art of it.
Today's is my beautiful daughter Jasmine from life.
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Terrible experiment!

I'm creating a drawing a day, just for the art of it.

Today's was supposed to be a delicate Pegasus with mixed water soluble pencils and charcoal. It's a muddy mess and the original is worse than the photo! However I have decided to share it anyway to show not all experiments pay off, my dad has a wonderful expression for this; "Get it right in the next one." It immediately takes the attention off over worrying about what went wrong and starts to put your future art in the universe too.

Elephants hug

I'm creating a drawing a day, just for the art of it. I'm three days away from completing a year! I'm quite proud of myself as I am also a freelance textile designer and a mum of two!

Today's is elephants hugging.

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Jasmine and Dylan

I'm creating a drawing a day, just for the art of it.

Today's is my children. Thank you both for filling my life up full!

Snow leopard

I'm creating a drawing a day, just for the art of it.

Today's is a snow leopard. My daughter and I sponcer one of these with the world wildlife fund. Here is the link if you would like to do that too.

https://support.wwf.org.uk/adopt-a-snow-leopard

Sibling rivalry night. Owl and lizard.

I'm creating a drawing a day for a year, just for the art of it.

My brother and I have created " sibling rivalry night", we are going to draw together once a month.

My drawing is the owl, my brother's is the lizard. He got a six year head start on learning to draw but I now draw for my profession!