Happy Duck Art

We got holiday money from my partner’s mom and my dad, so I spent more at the Local Art Supply than I probably should have. One of the things was a set of pencils – six different hardnesses. Not a huge set, but it gives me a chance to figure out shading and texturing. Also picked up some blending stumps. And some colored pencils. And some print stuff.

Also went to the Art Thrift Store. Somehow got lucky enough to find a huge square of lino for like $2, and a smaller chunk for $1. Both had drawing on it, but not cut into, so very easy to ignore what’s there. I’m so stoked! And an upgraded brayer and baren! Such a great haul today.

Here’s my first doodle with my new pencils. A little lumpy, a little off-center – not entirely unlike my first pottery.

you are a perfect buddha, simply hindered by karmic afflictions. awake to your buddhanature and be free!

I know how perspective works. And I’ve looked at a lot of architecture. But coloring, shading, and texture is something to work on.

you are a perfect buddha, simply hindered by karmic afflictions. awake to your buddhanature and be free!