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Thursday, December 6, 2012

My New Year Starts Early


 Tuesday this week at Tacos Jalisco
 
My Second Year of drawing  in public began in November 2012. That follows one year, and eight (8) art journals full done from November 2011 to November 2012. Okay, I probably drew some before November of 2011. But it was then that I challenged myself to draw in a public place all year long between 3-5 days a week. I haven't yet figured out how many drawings/paintings that adds up to yet, but I'll do that calculation soon. I'm curious.

This year I will number my drawings as I go, and be sure I have a date on each one. Since I do not recall the exact date I started this public drawing self-challenge I am arbitrarily calling my piece done at Jalisco's on November 28 of "The Floor Guys",  as Drawing #1 for Year 2. I already have four painted drawings from then until yesterday, four days, two done on the same day-Wednesday to Wednesday. It's a slow week for me because I have been struggling to get my BOOK edited. There are seventy eight (78) drawing/paintings in my book: "One Fish Taco and Half an Order of Guacamole A Year of Drawing Over Lunch at Tacos Jalisco".
 
Eleven (11) are in black and white and
(67) are in COLOR!
 
Wednesday this week at Pure Grain Bakery 

I want to thank everyone who has shown an interest in my book
in your comments to me; believe me I appreciate that
and it is the continual push I need to keep me
working at finishing it no matter how many obstacles I run up
against.
 
Here are drawings numbers 3 and 4, which I share with Paint Party Friday and Sunday Sketchers.
 
(I will be busy editing with Carlos on Friday and playing with my eight year old twin grand children on Saturday and Sunday! They are coming for a sleep over, Chanukah (two nights) and the Menorah Lighting in our Town Square on Sunday!
 
 Color ME Happy Grandma Lynn!

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One fun thing that happened the night Carlos came to help edit my book, was he kept saying "I know who that is!" while looking at my drawings I did in his restaurant!

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34 comments:

  1. More wonderful drawings.
    I cant believe how you crank them out. I am still on my same ole journal from a year ago. Nice that Carlos recognizes some of them. But I'm not surprised. Have a wonderful weekend with Family.

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  2. When I see your drawings I feel like I am getting to know the people there too! Enjoy the weekend with the little grand ones! Happy PPF!

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  3. Beautiful drawings... I love your urban sketches as always! We are getting ready for Hanukkah too! We have a ridiculous looking menorah in the shape of a moose (we call it the moose-norah) and it's time to go dust it off. Wishing you and your family a happy one!

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  4. Your drawings/paintings never cease to amaze and hypnotize me. Enjoy your weekend, sounds wonderful and full of fun. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  5. You have such a wonderful gift. These sketches are such wonderful captures . How about sketching the grands? Enjoy your weekend!

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  6. I think your drawings always look very modern and contemporary, and always fun and interesting! Have a great weekend!

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  7. NICE, I love how your work always tells a fresh story- love it!
    Happy PPF,
    Stephanie

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  8. These are fascinating, what a wonderful idea! Happy PPF!

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  9. How fun is that to complete your book. Wonderful. Glad you are starting a new one. Happy PPF

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  10. my sweetie keeps reminding me that i need to date my work as well. i am terrible about that but i think it would really help with looking back and seeing any progress i've made. i absolutely love your drawings in public places-- i need to do that more often. you did a great job of sticking with the challenge you set for yourself!

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  11. How exciting to be creating a book of your wonderful drawings and enjoying your grand children ~ have fun ~ (A Creative Harbor) ~ aka ~ 'artmusedog' ^_^

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  12. I am always fascinated by your wonderful sketchings and how wonderful to have such a collection of them to look back on! Enjoy your family time over the Chanukah holiday. Happy PPF!

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  13. Wonderful drawings they are definitely an heirloom. Happy PPF, x

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  14. Fabulous sketching as always, can't wait to see your book!

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  15. Wow! Congratulations on beginning your second year drawing in public places! Fantastic!
    It's been wonderful taking the artistic journey with you, seeing your work throughout the year each Paint Party Friday!! :)
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  16. Congratulations on finishing up your year of drawing in public places! How wonderful!

    Happy PPF!

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  17. I simply love your drawings and to think you did them in public! I don't like anyone around when I'm drawing or painting lol. Congrats on finishing up your first year!

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  18. Cant wait for your book to come out. Ive downloaded the blurb software this week and have started on my journey, thanks for inspiring me.

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    1. Wishing you well! Have fun, and be patient...it is definitely teaching me patience!

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  19. I enjoyed meeting everyone at Jalisco's. So much fun. Thank you. I look forward to what you will have for us next. Happy PPF!

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  20. It must be so exciting drawing actual people and seeing their reactions to your drawings,what a thrill for you. Can't wait to have my own copy of the book. Have a happy Chanukah with those you love. xxxxx

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  21. Great drawings, Lynn. I especially like that red-haired guy!

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  22. Great post I think I feel another few books coming! Good Luck and have a good weekend!

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  23. I love how all your pieces tell a story, Lynn. Congratulations on your upcoming book. Blessings!

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  24. Thats a lot of painting and journals you have created. congratulations on reaching your first whole year of painting in public :)

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  25. excited for your book! Colorful drawings you have lynn! :) Enjoy!

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  26. I am excited for you - a dream come true! Love these drawings as well as all of your work. Just so full of personality and color!

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  27. Your drawings are awesome, love all of them!

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  28. Wow! It really must mean a lot to you to stick with it for so long. Dating them is a great idea. If you blogged them all, you might get some idea for the dates of previous ones. Love it!

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  29. Oh, so exciting for you Lynn!You must be looking forward to having that book in your hands.Then all the hard work and the struggles will be forgotten ☺

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  30. lovely seasonal drawings this week Lynn!

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  31. Great drawings! I love the challenge idea you created for yourself. I bet your collection of sketches is so amazing to look at as a whole.

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    1. I think the book is fun as it tells a story about my year of drawing in public there! And yes, it is fun to see them page by page!!!

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  32. Lynn, This is so exciting! You put yourself out there and I am proud of you. Good luck! It is a wonderful book.xoxo

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Thanks for leaving your comments as I love hearing from you. Your words of encouragement are why I continue to draw!