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Graceland

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15 minute sketch at the train station.

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Epiphany

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Today's drawing is for all the people who have to deal with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). EB is a genetic skin disorder. People with EB are often called butterflies because their skin is as delicate as a butterfly's wings. EB causes the skin to blister and tear at the slightest touch. Often people with EB are feared to be contagious by people who don't know about the condition and this is not true. Please take a moment right now to do a Google search for Epidermolysis Bullosa and learn more about it. You never know, you may just see someone with large blisters, scars, open wounds and a lot of bandages. Then, you can ask them if they have EB instead of staring. You'll make their day. CURRENTLY THERE IS NO CURE FOR EB. Awareness is crucial so that more research can be done.

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Strike On Box...

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Today I decided to sketch a rose and study how the light hits the petals. I guess it came out alright. I really need to work on shadow edges.

DRAWING 1

I know it probably seems strange to choose this subject on January 1st. I am not quite comfortable sketching in public yet and this photo has been on my phone since last summer. Every time I look at it I want to paint it. I love the emotion in the photo even without seeing my friend's daughter's face very clearly. It was a muddy day and she scraped her leg pretty good on a branch. After we cleaned her up and put a band-aid over the cut, Aubrey sat there for a while contemplating the situation. As you can see, I have a little bit of ability to draw but I definitely need to practice a whole lot more before I am good. But, that's what this project is all about. I hope to get some tips along the way and really become a decent artist. I want my sketches to capture the emotion of what is going on. Then, I will feel confident to carry them on to the painting stage.!