The Last of the First Drawing Challenge...

My Loves

I couldn't pick just one love so I drew my husband and son, Will.  Then, I wrote their names and my other two childrens' names.  Our children are our pride and joy.

Scenery

 We spend summers at my in-laws' cabin and I drew the beach for the scenery challenge.

Something Orange

I loathe balloons but find the form of a balloon interesting.  For something orange, I drew this.

A Banner

To celebrate the last day, I drew a banner to myself congratulating myself.  Yay, me.

Next five in the 30 day drawing challenge.

Robbie and Me

 The day that the challenge to draw a couple came, I took a picture of Robbie and me.  He wasn't too cooperative about it but I managed to edit and add a little something special around us.

Inspiration

 I was stuck on what to draw for my inspiration so I just wrote words that all started with "F."  Drawing off-off-the-cuff isn't easy these days because I'm always pressed for time. These words represent what I usually draw.

Turning Point

 Truly, a turning point in my life was when I became a mom.  I no longer had extra time to work on art, my career, and my house.  But I feel I have a wealth more inspiration that I did before children.

Mermaids

 One day, I could draw anything and since my daughter loves mermaids, I spent that day drawing my own version of a mermaid.  She loves it and wanted to keep it.

Niagara Falls

I have big plans to visit Niagara Falls with my family when Will is a little older.  I've never seen it and since living in Wisconsin allows an easy road trip, that's where I would like to go.

Finally some drawings scanned...

My Favorite Animal

I finished up my 30 day art challenge and have started a new one.  I would post all of the pictures of that challenge in this post but felt that would be overwhelming to scroll down through all of the art.

The top one is my favorite animal.  I would prefer never to own a fish in my life for I killed one in college and cried over it even though it lasted one day.  Never give a pet to someone without consulting with them.  One of my friends had this goldfish he won at a carnival that was about half a foot.  I thought the thing was beautiful and graceful.  As a little girl, I watched my uncle's fish and felt the same way.  I associate with fish in the sense that they are graceful when they swim and seem light, fluid, and uninhibited.

My Favorite Book

I wouldn't say that this is my absolute favorite book but it is a book I like and I love the words.  The overall theme that I received from this book is to take a chance.  I'm currently heading into a year without a job other than being a full-time mom and I'm taking control of the situation with some of my dreams.

My Best Friend

I hurt my best friend from college and haven't talked to her in two years.  I've attempted to reach out to her at least five times and have not heard back from her.  I wish she knew that I was there for her if she needed me to be.

My Favorite Food

I'm in love with junk food but love how fruits look drawn up.  Sometimes I pass on chocolate for the exotic flavor of a banana or the sweet flavor of an orange.

My Favorite Place

This is an aerial view of my in-law's boathouse.  Jumping off the dock into 10 to 16 feet deep water does unnerve me; however, watching the amount of enjoyment my kids have here eases the fear enough for me to have a good time.  Plus, I love jetting across the water on a jet ski or in a boat.

Snow Days

I thought that I wouldn't get to posting until after Christmas but the Wisconsin Weather afforded me an opportunity that I couldn't resist. And of course, my daughter offered such a great modeling situation since she was asleep. I have to admit, I'd like to draw my daughter's hands.