outer space

The real littley's, our FS1 children (3 & 4 yr olds) are learning the song about '5 little men in a flying saucer' this week. So, in art we made some planets by dropping inks onto dampened filter paper. We also did some marbling.

 

In a small group we drew the 5 little men using the legendary 'A is for...(alien)'.

a is for...dragon

One of the teachers asked me if I could help her y2 (aged 6 & 7) children draw dragons - they are looking at China. I quickly scribbled her an image based on the letter A.
Here are some of the resulting children's pictures. I think they've turned out very well, with each child creating a unique depiction of a mythological creature! I particularly wouldn't want to get in the way of the last dragon as it whipped it's tail around!

a is for ... scorpion

One of the 'characters' in my class was playing with a paper scorpion today. He'd made it himself bless him. Inspired, I penned a simple 'how-to' to show him how he could also draw one, based on the ubiquitous 'A'.
Also sold another one of the 'A is for Art' booklets as well ! Probably still won't make it onto the Christmas best sellers list though. Still, I live in hope.

a is for...

In between tidying and sorting the classroom at the end of the school year, managed to doodle a few 'new' images, all based around the letter 'A'.

Am contemplating another 'A is for...' booklet - might do a mixed one like the first (a few copies still available! - please see my Etsy shop) or do a specific 'A is for...Animals'. Would appreciate any thoughts on this.

a is for...

In celebration of another sale of my unique, how to draw booklet - 'A is for Art' - a recent page of sketches from my pocket moleskine - A is for...pigeon!

first folksy sale!

As it says - 'A is for Art' is still selling- well over 50 copies now!

Must get my act together and try agents/publishers again.

a is for...reindeer

Just trying out a new printer/scanner. The old one gave up.

ideal stocking filler

'A is for Art' booklet back in stock in time for Chrimble! An ideal stocking filler for young or old at an incredible price!
Am just wondering why this book sells exceptionally well whilst other stuff in the shop seems to languish. Any thoughts welcome.

a is for...fox

Inspired by the drawings of Rob Dunlavey ( http://www.drawger.com/robd/)* I had a go at drawing a fox from a letter 'A'. Pleased with how they turned out.

*nb. not sure how to insert elegant hyperlinks - sorry. Any hints gratefully received!

a is for...kimono girls

a is for...witch

Another quick how-to draw. This time a witch.

Start from a letter A;

Add 'hair'

Then a pointy chin

Add a 'y'

Eyes and nose

Mouth

Teeth - the more crooked the better

Add a triangle at the top of the hat

And colour

You can add spots, warts etc. Don't worry if your witch looks at bit strange - witches are not renowned for their beauty!

a is for...bat

A quick how-to draw a simple bat from a letter A;

Add a couple of 'w' shapes

Add a couple of 'M's'

Join them together

Add a small circle for a head

A couple of ears

claws/feet

And colour it in! If anyone ridicules your bat- just tell them you've imagined an as yet undiscovered species that lives in a remote cave deep in the Amazon rainforest!

Happy drawing!

a is for...alligator

Some more doodlz.

A lion having a bad hair day!

a is for...porcupine

More quick doodlz.

A colleague has a child in their class who is a very reluctant writer but loves to draw (and for their age, is very able). I've suggested that they try the approach of using letters to begin drawings. In that way, the child will be writing without really thinking about it. The child could try other letters as starting points. I've suggested that they develop it by adding simple captions, speech/thought bubbles to the drawings. The child could then be encouraged to create storyboards with simple narratives.

Let's see how it goes.

a is for...tennis

Before the music school run found time for a few doodlz;

a is for...frog

1st full week back in school has involved a lot of paperwork! Only had time for brief snatches of creativity.

A quick doodle to shamelessly promote my book - 'A is for Art' - that details an incredibly easy method whereby anyone can draw easily recognisable images. (Selling steadily in my Etsy shop-click on the link on the right for more info.)

a night at the museum

Into town last night for a mooch around the museums, galleries and other exhibition spaces. It was a special town-wide event that saw the streets thronged. The venues stayed open until early in the morning, though I flagged long before that! Found some little galleries that I previously hadn't known about. No pics 'cos I forgot the camera (doh!), though in some cases the work on show wasn't to my taste or liking! Beer/wine and plenty of food stalls made for a convivial atmosphere. The main churches offered organ recitals and the chance to rest weary pegs. Thoroughly enjoyable - shame it appears to be only an annual event.

Have now sold out of the first edition of 'A is for Art' (all 4 copies) and will have to reprint!!
UPDATE - printed and ready to send!!

computer says no!

Am unable to upload any pics (shame, as the children have been busy creating storyboards and stencil printing) at the moment 'cos my laptop is playing up - the screen keeps deciding to go very dark as if someone has suddenly put an (almost) black filter over it. Any advice very welcome!
Seem to be going through a rich patch over at etsy - have sold 3 (!) copies of 'A is for Art' and an ACEO. Shall seriously have to think about adding more stock.

A is for Art - update

My 'how-to' booklet, 'A is for Art' is flying off the shelves - well, it's sold 2 copies so far, which to me is absolutely tremendous! Hopefully the purchasers will find it so marvellous that they can't wait to tell their friends, who in turn etc etc....we all have our dreams.

zine redesignated as a book!

Listed 'A is for Art' in my Etsy shop. Please feel free to go right on in and browse - no charge!

A peek inside;