http://www.kouklacarolyn.com Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:52:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My Features, black pitt pen and graphite in kraft paper sketchbook, 2008 November has definitely been my most productive month of the year so far, in terms of how many days I've drawn. I've done something in my sketchbook for most of the days this month and already I've done more ... http://www.kouklacarolyn.com/archives/221 Bonnie and the Bird; graphite, marker and colored pencil in 9 x 12 sketchbook; 2008 Bonnie, a childhood friend. Well traveled, gorgeous--easily the kind of person that could make someone feel inadequate. But Bonnie is so gracious, soft spoken and kind that I don't think anyone ever felt that way. I ... http://www.kouklacarolyn.com/archives/220 Sanguine Leaf; Pitt pen in kraft paper sketchbook; 2008 I really admire someone who can handle a pen. The reason behind that is because it is so difficult to hide mistakes that one must have a clear vision and real drawing skills to be successful. For me, pen and ink is ... http://www.kouklacarolyn.com/archives/219 Leaf, face down; ink and colored pencil; Carolyn Pappas, 2008 Leaf, face up; graphite; Carolyn Pappas, 2008 "The artist must find an environment, a pattern of living, that will protect his or her energies: the art must be cultivated, must be given priority." "A journal as an experiment in consciousness. An attempt to ... http://www.kouklacarolyn.com/archives/218 Self Portrait with Lipstick; graphite, marker and colored pencil in 9 x 12 sketchbook; Carolyn Pappas, 2008 Self Portrat, circa 1987; Sepia PITT pen; Carolyn Pappas, 2008 Self portraits are one of the hardest things to draw for me, and I think for most people. It's hard enough to draw a likeness ... http://www.kouklacarolyn.com/archives/217 Design Kneaded Rubber Eraser (my favorite art supply), marker in 5 x 7 sketchbook, Carolyn A Pappas, 2008 The note reads: "I was five years old when I got my first kneaded eraser. I remember sitting in the back seat of the car on the way to my first art lesson, ... http://www.kouklacarolyn.com/archives/216 I've never participated in any of the SketchCrawls before even though I've wanted to since the first one back in 2004. I always either had something else going on or was depressed/stressed or just a procrastinator. Right now I'm in unfamiliar territory in terms of where I live and who I ... http://www.kouklacarolyn.com/archives/215 Three Pears, Graphite in 9 x 12 sketchbook, Carolyn Pappas, 2008 Three Pears, Tombow Brush Pens in 9 x 12 sketchbook, Carolyn Pappas, 2008 I'm usually not the type to participate in online challenges, mostly because I procrastinate and never finish them on time. But I did decide to participate in the ... http://www.kouklacarolyn.com/archives/213 The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O LORD, endures forever— do not abandon the works of your hands.                            Psalm 138:8 Arrangement of Leaves, watercolor on 5 x 7 greeting card, Carolyn Pappas, 2008 I have done more painting and sketching this week than I have since July. I basically forced ... http://www.kouklacarolyn.com/archives/212 She stood back to look at what she'd done. From this angle, at this remove, it pleased her, but Maxine knew all too well that the eye of the beholder was a fickle thing when the beholder was also the maker. Five minutes from now, from another angle, it would look ... http://www.kouklacarolyn.com/archives/211