... do it with all your might.*'
Certain events in my life of the past months have borne in on me the primary truth that... life ends. It could end tomorrow, or this afternoon. Knowing this, I decided I'm going to do the things I've long wanted to do, taking nothing, no day, no loved one, no dream or goal, for granted. To become more fluent as an artist, I promised I'd devote 2006 to intensive drawing---12 months of themed sketchbooks, one drawing, at least, for every day of each month. I'm doing it, too---though it sometimes, briefly, wears me down. There are other things I've resolved to do---the art-related ones are listed here. The year is almost one third over. I'm moving forward, I'm keeping my promise. I'm trying to live my life with all my might.
Speaking of hands---one of these hands belongs to my husband. I haven't taken, yet, to drawing while driving.
A pause for tea and a sketch at Borders.
When you draw in public a lot, you notice that, yes, ther
e are many overweight people in the world. Something about the women in this montage of cafe drawings seems lovely and right to me, though. They are substantial in the best sense of the word.
* Ecclesiastes 9:10
Beautiful hands and I appreciate the way you indicate the joints and creases in the folds of the hands. Lovely. I wish you a safe journey and so sorry I haven't been here more. My work has forced me with less time then I would like which has been extremely frustrating for me as I like to post several times a week. I will have a chance to catch up with all your posts and hopefully get a chance to see what you will be drawing while traveling.
Ever friend,
Maggie
Posted by: Maggie | April 26, 2006 at 10:18 PM
these drawings are delightful. I love the active quality of your linework - it makes me want to get loose! And the hands are fabulous.
Posted by: Starr | April 26, 2006 at 12:44 PM
Be strong and get the best results!
Posted by: Pedro | April 25, 2006 at 05:30 PM
Laura, You Go Girl! You never know what tomorrow brings, So live today like it was your last. Follow your dreams!
I like to use the following metaphor.
fastfoward your life 30 years from now. You are in your rocking chair reminiscing your past, and thinking I should have done this or that when i had the chance. SO whatever your desires, Please follow them with all your heart and soul!
Posted by: Felix | April 25, 2006 at 04:49 PM
love the quote - i'll sooo aim for that.
love the drawings - especially the colour sketch from borders.
Posted by: ken | April 25, 2006 at 08:59 AM
Laura, Brovo want to draw people out but truly dont have the musture to do it yet.But coming hear and seeing youre work helps alot. Love the ladies and the hands don't they tell you alot when you look at them. I love hands and when captured right it say's alot. and yours do. Be proud o youre self you have come such along way down this art road. Peace'
Linda
Posted by: Linda | April 24, 2006 at 05:06 PM