#15: 52 In 2010 - Existence

#15: 52 In 2010 - Existence - 6.5" x 8.5" Mixed Media

#14: 52 In 2010 - Exploration

It's been one of those weeks that my mind is in chaos. I've been trying to deal with the emotional exhaustion without much luck. I hate these kind of weeks. It seems no matter what I do or how I try to cope, it's still there. It's as if I'm being pulled into the unknown in eight different directions. Maybe that's why I was inspired to draw this little octopus character. Just one way for me to deal. Unfortunately, it left me even more puzzled.

#14: 52 in 2010 - Exploration - 6.5" x 8.5" Mixed Media

#13: 52 In 2010 - What We See

Isn't it funny what we see in random colors, shapes or textures.

#13: 52 In 2010 - What We See - 6.5" x 8.5" Mixed Media

#12: 52 In 2010 - Shadows

I chose to use something different for this one. I started with the same Carolina Cover card stock and applied several layers of gesso and tissue paper. The background is india ink that I smeared on using a rag and after it dried, I sanded it back some. I then used sepia & white chalk along with charcoal to draw the skull. After a layer of spray fixative, I used watercolor to add a yellowish hue. The squiggle outlines and corners were done with sharpie poster paint pens. It was a great way to experiment and gave me practice drawing objects I have sitting around the house. Yes, there's a skull I use as a bookend for my DVDs...LOL