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Wednesday, 2 October 2013

WOYWW - A Little Bit of Sketching

Hullo there. Horace here to greet you at the desk for this week's wondrous blog hop we all look forward to Wednesdays for. If you haven't yet joined in WOYWW and would like to know more about the phenomenon, then pad your furry paws over to Julia's Blog to find out more.

So, what's on the bears' workdesk this week? Well I'm trying to sketch a scene I found in a book we borrowed from the library, An Illustrated Life, which is full of fantastic artwork from sketchbooks of various artists.

I love this sketch and am going to try to recreate it. I've never tried anything like this before, in fact, as you may know, I only started sketching this summer, and then mostly only faces. It's nice to try something different, and if this ends up looking better than a cub's scribble I'll attempt some watercolours on it.


Also on the desk is my fab pencil case, which was made for me by a very dear friend a few years ago, it has six inserts for the handmade ATCs she included, I keep all my drawing supplies in here. There's not a lot else to see, as the desk had been cleared ready for Wilbear's study supplies to be installed tomorrow afternoon, but I couldn't resist the urge to do something creative. Here's my drawing so far, hmmm, lots of work to do, once I've had a little hop around the desks of fellow WOYWWers.


With love from the bears
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26 comments:

  1. Jackie2 October 2013 at 12:16

    It's good your trying some new ....good luck with the sketching
    Jackie 40

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  2. Ali2 October 2013 at 12:34

    Oooh I love that you're getting into drawing and sketching and trying new things. In recent months I've been moving more and more into drawing - and now painting too - as well as papercrafting and I'm loving it! I'm a sucker for buying reference books and magazines on how to draw/paint/art journal etc. :)

    Thanks for your lovely comment on my WOYWW post - will definitely be sharing the painting once it's finished. I was going to try and work on it more today but it's so gloomy the light is poor and for some reason I feel really tired and lacking in energy. Blech.

    Ali #72

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  3. Nan G2 October 2013 at 13:14

    I see a sketch started. That's always good. It seems be a bug going round....re acquiring ourselves with learning and trying new things. :) hugs Thanks for the earlier visit! Happy WOYWW! Nan G #8

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  4. Claudia N.2 October 2013 at 13:20

    Wow, Horace,

    you are a daring bear!!! Sketching is not very easy to learn - the more I admire you for taking your artistic skills to a new level! Very cool!

    Hugs,
    die amelie x

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  5. Maisie Moonshine2 October 2013 at 16:52

    Hi Horace, it looks like you've made a great start, I can't sketch for toffee so furry hats off to you for going out of your comfort zone. Thanks for your visit, have a great week. MMx #46

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  6. Anonymous2 October 2013 at 16:54

    Happy WOYWW. Always good to try out new things - my 'thing' at the moment is Photoshop. Makes my brain hurt! Ali x #52

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  7. Princess Judy Palmer2 October 2013 at 17:22

    A pencil case with a space for some art-how clever! I stamp because I don't have the patience to learn to sketch and draw but I applaud all your efforts. It is quite the beautiful scene you have chosen to try out.

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  8. Julie Lee2 October 2013 at 18:36

    That library book sounds interesting! I hope when you do make a start your sketch will be beary good - I'm sure it will be! Julie Ann xx #56

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  9. Words and Pictures2 October 2013 at 18:38

    What a brave and exciting project, and it looks like you've made a great start... And I agree that a pencil case which has room for works of art is a brilliant idea!!
    Alison xx

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  10. Unknown2 October 2013 at 19:06

    Drawing is a skill that needs to be used all the time and it will develop. There is no right or wrong or meant to be. Well done.
    Karen #60

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  11. Caro2 October 2013 at 19:07

    Good Luck with the drawing...I cant draw for toffee! Thanks for sharing and visiting me already. Happy WOYWW. Caro x (#63)

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  12. Unknown2 October 2013 at 19:24

    It looks like your sketching is already going quite well! I love to draw, but I love to color more--have fun. Happy WOYWW! Sandy Leigh #3

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  13. Julia Dunnit2 October 2013 at 20:08

    trying something new is scarey..you are brave, and hey, turns out you sketch really well. I made miss d a pencil case similar to the one your friend gave you.....Iove the idea of using to rotate and show off some ATCs...

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  14. Ali H2 October 2013 at 20:36

    Hi Bears great to see you trying drawing - I started to get into to trying to draw last year but haven't managed to squeeze any in recently ! Hope it turns out how you are hoping ! Have a great week ! Ali #34

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  15. toni2 October 2013 at 21:10

    You bears are amazingly talented! That journal is looking well full, I'm afraid mine is still in it's pristine state! Have funeral with the sketching and what's this about studying? Hope it's something nice. Toni x

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  16. fatmonica2 October 2013 at 21:28

    I'm always very impressed with anyone who draws free hand so I look forward to seeing how this comes on.

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  17. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA2 October 2013 at 23:45

    I love sketching, so I can relate to your new hobby. Have fun with it and a happy WOYWW too! #13

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  18. Eliza3 October 2013 at 01:00

    I do like that sketch of the people sitting on the rock, goodluck with recreating it, you do like a challenge. Happy crafting

    Happy WOYWW
    Eliza & Yoda 20

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  19. Helen3 October 2013 at 06:47

    You've already done better than I could.... good luck with your new crafty adventure! Happy WOYWW. Helen 14

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  20. The Taming of the Glue3 October 2013 at 07:41

    Good luck with the new hobby. I tried sketching this summer as well, just people at the festivals we went to....looking back at the book, they all look alike! Hugs. Pam#41

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  21. Andrea3 October 2013 at 08:29

    belated woyww wishes goo d luck with he sketching and well done you trying something new im sure it will be a wonderful success love to all the bears hugs Andrea #38

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  22. BJ3 October 2013 at 09:53

    Looks like you are enjoying your sketching. I wonder how many cards you'll make from Juan 12x12 sheet then? Thanks for the visit BJ#39

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  23. Lisa-Jane3 October 2013 at 12:53

    I'd like to give sketching a go too so maybe I'll pinch your idea and take a scene from a book to copy? I can't do anything from memory because I don't have one! Have fun! #53

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  24. roffeycreations4 October 2013 at 03:54

    Looks like it will be fun to do the sketches from the book - I went in for a closer look and good luck!! Happy WOYWW Mxx #33

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  25. sandra de5 October 2013 at 07:15

    Isn't it wonderful and scary trying something outside the comfort zone. Looks like you are having a great time.
    Sandra

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  26. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 11:55

    I am rubbish at sketching. Maybe the bears will have better luck - nice choice to copy too. It'll be fun to see the end result :)
    I am determined to get some visits in before tomorrow!

    Happy (late AGAIN!) WOYWW!
    Mary Anne (35)

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