A Little Life Book

I really enjoyed Tam's lesson this week for Life Book.

We worked on front facing portraits, adding texture with modeling paste, and honoring our past. I found this quote by Ralph Blum that I really like...

"The obstacles of your past can become the gateways that lead to new beginnings."

9x12 Mixed Media on watercolor paper

I like the way she turned out. But, I wish her expression didn't look quite so sad or worried. Does she look worried? I sometimes tend to be a "worrier." How interesting that it crept right into this painting. :)

It's funny. Each week I watch all the videos, but have yet to 

complete all the lessons. (Totally embracing my slow pace)

With this one...I jumped right in! 

My daughter, a little budding artist, watched Tam with me 

and drew with me.

I LOVE that!

Working with her reminds me to have eyes like a child. She adored her own work and was very proud of it. She kept making comments like, 

"Mommy, look at this nose. It looks real!"

"Mommy, this is soooo good."

"Mommy I think she needs big pink cheeks!"...and plopped them 

down with bold confidence. :)

I think I need to remember that fearless little girl I once was and 

embrace my inner child! :)

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