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Friday, 2 August 2013

#DrawingAugust

Some of you may remember that last August I took part in the #ippdailydraw, you can see all my drawings here . . . mmm? 25, looks like I didn't manage to do one every day!

 This year a similar challenge has been set by Jean Stevens, here are the rules (they are very simple) basically draw a picture and share it on Twitter with the hash tag #DrawingAugust.

 There are over 125 participating artists, so at the end of the month there will probably be about 3000 drawings to be viewed here.
I had a busy day yesterday, so I ended up taking my sketchbook and a pen with me to a performance of Richard III in the garden of St John's College Cambridge. I had 15 minutes between eating my picnic supper and the performance beginning, to take out my pen, do a quick sketch then pack up and take my seat.

 This is what I drew:
#DrawingAugust Day 1
You will be able to view all my drawings
for #DrawingAugust 2013 here.

Celia x
Posted by Celia Hart on Friday, August 02, 2013
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  1. Frances3 August 2013 at 03:13

    Celia, I think I must have missed your participation in last August's drawing a day fest. It was fun to see your August 2012 drawing all lined up. I do like how you handle trees.

    And I'd also say that your pre performance 2013 drawing has got you off to a fine start this year. So far, I don't do twitter, but seeing that this sort of community gathering is possible has tempted me to sign on.

    Please tell me what pen/s are you using. (I'm always looking for a new catalyst to get me drawing again. Knowing all along that I am the author of my own slothfulness.

    xo

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    1. Celia Hart5 August 2013 at 15:13

      Twitter is getting very negative publicity this week in the UK due to a few people using it to send threatening messages... the lest said the better.
      BUT as you said, Twitter is very good for 'community gatherings' - #DrawingAugust is like a drawing summer-school.
      As for pens... actually I'm happy with a stick dipped in mud ;-) but to be more helpful, I'd suggest trying different pens on different papers and finding one that pleases you - some art supply shops will let you try pens/paper in the shop. I like a slightly absorbent paper like a thick cartridge or watercolour paper and a pen that bleeds into the paper a bit - permanent markers of varying thickness are favourites. Or any old HB pencil.
      AND draw as if you are explaining what you see rather than making a perfect picture!
      xx

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  2. Gina3 August 2013 at 15:47

    I still haven't really worked my way around twitter otherwise I'd be tempted to join in. Love your pre performance drawing.

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    1. Celia Hart5 August 2013 at 15:02

      I hope you pop over to look at everyone's drawings - they are really inspiring.

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  3. Celia Hart7 August 2013 at 11:26

    There is no reason at all why you can't do your own personal drawing challenge. Save photos of your sketches and make a 'sampler' (I've just looked at your blog).

    I also guffawed out loud at the answers to your FAQs :-D)))
    C x

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