The Exhibition - my first 'famous' tour in the life of a Master

Dear Journal,

I had totally forgot about an incredible experience i had last year. It wasn't that long ago, last year makes it sound like such a long time ago. It was actually last month, if i remember correctly. I went to the "DA VINCI'S GENIUS EXHIBITION' with my good friend. We were at the exhibition for nearly 2 and a half hours! It did not feel like it; mellow symphony music, that sounded a lot like we were back in the ancient tribal times, had filled the place emphasizing on the time in which this all took place. Everything from flying inventions, to scoober suites to the detailed paintings of Mona Lisa, you name it, it was there. There was so much to see. I highly enjoyed the art, of course. More than i did seeing all his weaponry and standing piano, also way more than all his lever mechanisms. My friend though, on the other hand, thoroughly enjoyed that. He's more of the physical, practical type of guy. He played with all the wooden objects that were said to be 'touched'. He also had this control that you press the art code in and it explains everything about the piece to you, very smart. Luckily for me, he at least enjoyed himself. He gets credit for even saying Yes to my proposal of this event. It was a highlight for me, i'm happy to have had the time and that it was close by to see DA VINCI'S work.

No pictures were allowed to be taken, so before we went in we took these

Penguin Deer

Dear Journal,

I've decided to DO WHAT I CAN, with what I HAVE. So that is exactly what i am trying out. Taking that penguin deer that i drew and playing around with it. Trying it out in ink and adding on words, outlining it to see for shape and form. I like the whole contempery art style; so i want to add in some 'newspaper' background and some geometric shaping also with the hard lines, and strange concepts. I don't have to think long and hard about it, its a bit like me; all over the place. I'm going to try out a whole range of these penguins! Taking this to another level. Starting now.

Practicing my watercolour skills

Dear Journal,

This is me. I went for the plunge into the watercolour pool. Its deep i tell you. Never felt anything like it.
The gush of uncertainty and wavering tides of joy kept me in continuous circles. NO, you cannot see it just yet. Forgive my strange watercolour use, i'm in need of much more practice! Yes, but to never give up is succeeding because one day i will get it. And it will be a marvelous day. Enjoy the journey too, yes yes my eager mind. Always a million and one steps ahead; of no where actually.

Design - A little freaking out at the Good stuff

Dear Journal,

KNOCK ME SIDEWAYS! I'm on a little bit of a high, like a really mellow high. I'm not like jumping up and down or anything, its like an inside energy, you'know. You wont see it if you saw me, but my insides are dancing around and throwing a sort of acidic party!
I mean, not too shabby hey? Ahhh, i'm like gaping at it, stop it. Do i sound... There's nothing wrong with liking something you drew, and if you just did it without even thinking of it. So whatever, don't judge. I doodled his little bum and brought him to existence, and now here he is, ready to be seen by other little people, hopefully. Ahh, I'm smiling, its fine, leave me. We have parted on good terms here, i hope it to always be like so. Thank you talent ♥

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Design "Mission Unstoppable"

Dear Journal,

Yes i really did designed this! I know i look back at its finished image and i'm like "Cool!". I'm thrilled, I'm happy it is done and that i printed it to see if it would look "Print material" And guess what, it does. So with that said I am happy with the end result. Its neat and fresh and not too crowded and i worked on it and gave it my best. I never had any unrealistic expectations and i felt it and went with that. Its true, there is no magic pill or special 'thing' you have to do. It just happens; when you do it with all of your heart and you focus on what you are doing and not what it will look like in the end. Shes coming through tomorrow morning to pick it up. The only thing is i'm like How do i preserve such delicate paper work like this, all i got is a plastic cover! Okay, dude, it will have to do for now until you find something strong enough to keep these copies. Nothing lasts forever but i do want to look after them, to me, its highly precious. Well, this is it. I hope you find it appealing and interesting to look at as i do.

Lincoln my Kitty

Dear Journal,

This is Lincoln. He is one year and 3 months old. He is as active as a Jelly Bean on steroids and i'm afraid i wont be able to hold him back from exploring the grounds of the earth. I am his mother and chosen to bring him up as a house cat. He cannot appreciate it right now but he will one day. He does love his bedroom and roaming the house; using tables as his personal lounging area and chairs to stretch on. Did i mention that i absolutely adore him? Well, i do. I love him to bits. I know that he does to. By the way he looks at me, craves my attention and cries when he knows only i am the one to give him what he wants. I sometimes wonder what i would do if anything happens to him, then i shift my thoughts and think that right now he is as alive and well as a fresh daisy. I ought to be a more positive person. But one can't help but often think such things, or allow such thoughts to have its desired fearing intention. Did i mention that when i say "Upies" He jumps onto my shoulder and lays there for me to carry him out the room? Well, he does. Such a clever kitty. I have to admit that sometimes i go a few hours not hearing him or seeing him then feel guilty for getting so caught up in whatever the latest thing that occupies my mind to do at that moment. I always find him though. Or get my personal search party to; that's what family is for right? My sweet Lincoln is an absolute legend. Having him in my life has altered my thinking and challenged me to be more responsible. After all i have had to think of food for another "thing" other than myself for a while. It took some getting used to. I am so grateful that it did to me what it was meant to. We both learning. Most importantly we both know what we mean to each other. If i lose him, i'm a terrible mother and he loses me, he is a rebellious teenager.

Shaun the Awkward

Dear Journal

I let my imagination run here. I was on that hand twitching stage; i just wanted to put something on paper. Characters are always my thing. I wish i could at least do something with them. They somehow look so alone. Do you maybe think its true that we put down what we feel? It shows whether we want it to or not. I'm not an Artist for nothing. Intense emotion help me produce what i do. At times it feels highly annoying; but one must embrace our ways of creativity. Well, im thinking this little guy could do with some extra shadow. I just didn't want to mess it up. That's dumb. Yet now he looks body-less. Shadows are some what tricky little buggers. I never know where they must go. I feel the weight of them on the page but the extent of their presence has me hesitant to put down any at all! He is rather neat and shy looking, and i just took it on whims. I felt it there, and drew it and it came out as it should. I will try adding some more shadow nonetheless.. That's what an eraser is for

Penguin Deer

Dear Journal

This is an image i did last year some time in December, and i can proudly say that i have nearly neeearly finished it. With a few minor touch ups it should be set to go. This was taken in the very early stages of it; with only some of the rough locations of the images. Which i kept in that position anyways ha-ha. My aim is to definitely get it printed to frame and to print it on a journal. My family is pushing me to go ahead and dare; i think it is time to. I never had any intention in the beginning but to try something new; see what it would come out as and if it would look good. I'm happy with it, but if i fixate on it, i will find one too many problems. Okay, so support me here while i make this idea possible! Also with all these negative doubts running around my head, hows about i get some comments below? I think that would do me a huge favour! And just know it took some courage putting this up, I've been extremely hesitant. Well with that said, with still much hesitation, here it is.

Alice in wonderland - The White rabbit_ Image 1

Dear Journal

You were the 'If i could' image. And i could. So thank you. I'll do more