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| Medium: pen and ink, india ink markers |
I was just coming out of having a tough time at home when I drew this. I reflected on the past few days and the emotional roller coaster I was on and this is what came out. Literally. I had NO IDEA what I was going to draw. It was very meditative and therapeutic. Who knew a moleskin could replace a therapist?
P.S. This is a page my daughter decided to add her artistic touch to. The filled in mouth and hearts were all her. Guess she felt they needed to be black.
I really like this. It depicts a lot of what depression and anxiety is for me; The constant back and forth in your mind, never being able to figure out why exactly you're upset and you can't even fathom how to get yourself out of the funk. I'm really drawn to the one open eye and the one closed, for some reason. Love it all. Fantastic job, Liz. And, yes, art and making things is a form of catharsis for me, too.
ReplyDeleteYeah, it is great. This is so familiar to me. I love it. xo
ReplyDeleteWOW....I am speechless - through all the hurt and anguish this totally turned out amazing!!!!! Just remember Prima that you are not alone - lots of people go through the same thing and can relate to this sketch. Hugs and besitos, T
ReplyDeleteThank you, ladies!
ReplyDeleteGosh, I can so relate to these pages for a number of different reasons. I really like them and should teach myself to allow any of my journal books to be theraputic for me!! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday. :)
PS You are the "Sophia's Creative Blog of the week"....for this week.
What an honor! Thank you Sophia! =)
ReplyDeleteOH! This is awesome Elizabeth! Fantastic work...and I'm so glad that you got through the difficult time..it is therapeutic for me, too!! I'm so happy to see your work and get to know you via the sketchbook project..looking forward to future posts. And awesome that your little one helped! Mine is doing the same, which I think adds that extra zing. : )
ReplyDeleteThank you Shirley..and ditto =)
ReplyDeleteA very nice page, strong and bold. I think art is much more interesting when we dear to use our emotions and put them out there BIG! :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm SO glad Eden posted your blog!!! I LOVE IT! and I LOVEEEEE your sketchbook pages. I must go peruse your blog now :) Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog.
ReplyDeletethank you for the lovely comments! And Dawn you are welcome! =)
ReplyDeleteIts nice that your daughter helped too! i love the line about replacing a therapist- funny and probably true!
ReplyDeleteNice work again!
Thanks for inspiring me to jump into this project, too.