an unusual request

[anotheranon]

I used to draw a lot as a child. I was fairly good at it for my age, making decent copies of photos and cartoon-like sketches.

For several years ca. 6th grade I did cartoon-ized versions of the family pets, partly because I was a dog (specifically basset hound) obsessed child, and partly because it was a familial in-joke.

I've not looked at my old work in ages, mostly because for so long I found it embarrassing that I was ever 12 years old :P

Until yesterday.

My sister has asked me to do versions of the current flock/herd of the family "livestock" as a Mother's Day gift, and making my Mom laugh is as good a reason as any to pull my pens back out. She's giving me little leave time and I've not drawn regularly since childhood, so I warned her to have a backup plan.

I did a few trial sketches and was surprised how easily that mode of thinking and doing came back. Mind, it's been so long that I was doing this on spare printer paper and have no quality ink pens to outline with, but that can be easily remedied.

This is an odd but fun little project.

Comments

[sealwhiskers.livejournal.com]

Why did you stop drawing?

[anotheranon.livejournal.com]

I stopped partly to try other media (mostly sewing) and partly because at that age I tended to lose interest once my parents took notice :P

I did take a figure drawing class a few years back and realized that I'd never really grasped volume or motion, and could get much better if I practiced with this new information. Alas, no time - perhaps when I retire?

[dustdaughter.livejournal.com]

What an incredibly kind thing to do! That's so sweet of you, Anon. I'm glad you're having fun with it. My mom used to draw and paint a lot when I was growing up. She even sewed all the clothes that my sister and I wore. I'd love it if she'd draw again.

[anotheranon.livejournal.com]

Get her some paper and pencils: might keep her out of your hair ;)

In all seriousness, if she has the impulse it's nice to have a creative outlet, even if it's just doodling on the notepad by the phone.