june art log

The May themes in the art server were urban landscapes + pen, literally the perfect combo. It’s therefore embarrassing that I didn’t go outside to sketch a single time all month. Many days I didn’t even have the energy to step outside and take a perfunctory walk around the block, although I enjoyed it whenever I did. RIP my “go outside” streak.

For June, the themes are plants + mixed media, a great duo, both singly and together. Excited about this one. Gonna log my art for the month: (everything, not just qualifying pieces)

• June 1-2: Watercolor floral (loose background wash with salt, tomato palette) + colored pencil detailing. Not the greatest. The colored pencil is not that visible, and the composition is unbalanced (all the green flowers are on the left, all the orange flowers are on the right).
• June 2: Pen sketch of spirals & coneflowers + highlighter. Weekly meeting doodle.
• June 3: Birthday card for BB. Cupcake, strawberries, and blueberries done in watercolor + pen + colored pencil (for text & sprinkles).
• June 4: Pen sketch of a guy swinging a sledgehammer at a robot. Inspired by a spambot/scambot in the art server.