by Kate | Aug 28, 2017
I’m considering the kind promise “I will reinvent whimsically.” The shape that speaks to me of whimsy is the spiral and, looking for animals that incorporate that shape, I discovered the chameleon. The chameleon reinvents itself as well, rearranging the crystal...
by Kate | Jul 23, 2017
Meditation literature uses the monkey as the metaphor for the active mind. It swings from branch to branch grasping whatever is next. While I might have enjoyed drawing a portrait of a monkey, I wanted to draw a monkey swinging to echo the metaphor. Next time I choose...
by Kate | Jun 27, 2017
I wanted to illustrate the Thich Nhat Hahn quote “wilting flowers do not cause suffering; it is the unrealistic desire that flowers not wilt that causes suffering.” That resonates with me at this point in my life. What worked: I like the centers of the flowers. First,...
by Kate | May 29, 2017
What does this solitary owl have to do with connection? It is a gift for Cynthia, who likes owls. Beyond that, it comes with a charming story about owl spotting in Kikinda, Serbia. In addition to the reference photo, I put the Carolina Spring drawing on my clipboard....
by Kate | Apr 30, 2017
I wanted to draw a spring flower. I tried crocuses first, but was unable to find a good reference photo. I googled spring flower and discovered this reference of a flower called “Carolina Spring Beauties” and also discovered Jacqueline Donnelly’s website. What a joy...
