Tuesday, April 5, 2011

My dog ate my homework

I love to draw but I never was able to make pictures look real and it would frustrate me. It would start out looking all right then just down hill from here. I got this book from the library.
The book is by Carrie Stuart Parks. She not only can draw wonderfully she is a good writer. This book is very interesting to read and with her step by step instructions anyone will be able to draw. She teaches police how to do composite sketches most of who can draw your basic stick person.  By the end of the class her students drew just beautiful faces!

I was ready to get started I had everything I needed then my dog happened...

My dog Bear

Bear is a 5 year old Golden and is the sweetest dog on the face of the earth with one BIG flaw... he LOVES plastic.  My poor son has lost so many toys to bear that I can't count that high.  Well a few weeks ago he decided to expand on his "food choice" He ate a few of my pencils, my rubber eraser and a few other things. So as I go I will be buying (again) the supplies I need and trying out the stuff in this book and sharing it with you. 

Here are before drawings



Lets see how well I can improve my drawings. 
Posted by Shelly at 9:50 AM
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21 comments:

  1. BrendaCApril 5, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    BEar is a beautiful dog, I am your newest GFC follower and would love if you dropped by my blog at WV Stitcher when you get a chance. Have a great week.

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  2. Chick of All TradesApril 5, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Hi, Shelly! Oh No!!! That crazy dog! So, he never gets sick after eating all of that? I have a beagle, and she loves to munch, as well. Luckily, there have been no problems after her indulgences with the chocolate she has gotten into.

    And, I LOVE your sketches! Are you serious that you haven't drawn before? I can only do stick figures, but if this helps me, I think I will get this book!

    Sorry I have not been a good "blogging buddy". I have been putting together a new, additional blog here: http://www.musicmakersmusings.com. I will catch up soon. God bless!

    T.K.

    Oh, PS, there is a blog giveaway for my book "Chord Piano Is Fun" over there at Sarah's Blog of Fun...http://www.sarahsblogoffun.com/2011/03/chord-piano-book-giveaway.html.

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  3. ShellyApril 6, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    TK: No I could draw before this but they are not the best by any stretch! When you read the book you will see the stuff that is off. This book does a WAY better job of teaching so I am going to start over and try again. Seriously she shows before and after drawings of people that took her class! It is like 3 year old drawing to becoming Rembrant (sp?) drawing!! Check it out! Well worth it!! She is a great writer too!
    I don't check everyday on the blogging buddy I check like 3 times a week unless I get an email that there was a new blog added.

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  4. DanielleApril 6, 2011 at 7:59 AM

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  5. DanielleApril 6, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Hello its Danielle from over at S & A Designs http://twinsboutique09.blogspot.com I was awarded the stylish blogger award by my sister-n-law, please follow this link to see the details. I in turn awarded you the stylish blogger award and you are featured in this post http://twinsboutique09.blogspot.com/2011/04/stylish-blogger-award.html please join in the fun and follow the instructions to award your favorite blogs.

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  6. UnknownApril 6, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Despite your loss of the most important tools.....you are an excellent artist. Keep up the good work! I am already a follower, I just wanted to stop by and say thank you for participating in the Get Wired Blog Hop again. I hope you have a great day!

    Vickie
    http://victoriasvoice44.blogspot.com

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  7. EvaApril 6, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Our dog has a weird obsession too - barbies! He has ate SO many of my neices it's insane.

    Your sketches look amazing, I can't even draw a stick person! LOL. Great job!

    Eva

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  8. LeontienApril 7, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I took several classes in drawing, pretty much everything. but i love to draw trees the most...

    And i LOVE your header! haha

    Thanks for finding me!
    Leontien

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  9. EmyApril 7, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    OMG, your drawings are so good!

    P.S.
    Thanks for the follow. I'm looking forward to your upcoming posts.

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  10. Alison ShafferApril 7, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Hi, following you back from MBC. Our cat has been known to chew homework papers! I am not good at drawings! Yours look great.

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  11. PinayinTexasApril 11, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Your drawings are wonderful!

    Thanks for visiting and following Pinay In Texas Cooking Corner. I really appreciate it! Following you back...:-*

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  12. Crazy Life of a Writing MomApril 12, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Amazing drawings :)

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  13. Denise GApril 12, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Nice art work! I am your newest follower! Thanks for stopping by!

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  14. My Recent Favorite BooksApril 13, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Lovely art work! very interesting post. =)
    I found you thru MBC.
    Thanks! Melissa

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  15. Chasing RainbowApril 13, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Great work...you've got a skill.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    http://chasingmyrainbowbaby.blogspot.com

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  16. Nicole weaverApril 13, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Thanks so much for following all 3 of my blogs, I am returning the love. Wow! I love this blog!

    Nicole Weaver
    http://mysisterismybestfriend.blogspot.com
    http://marieandherfriendtheseaturtle.blogspot.com
    http://hcg-adietthatworks.blogspot.com

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  17. Book LoverApril 16, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Your drawings are beautiful. Dog is cute too :)

    Newest follower from the blog hop

    http://takingtimeformommy.com

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  18. PatriciaApril 17, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I do good to draw a straight line. I know about what dogs can do I have two Labs under two yrs old. Very mischievious to say the least. Your drawing look great.
    http://itsabouttimemamaw.blogspot.com/

    itsabouttimemama on Etsy

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  19. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Your drawings look great! Sorry your dog got to some of them- that happens a lot around here as well with our Lab. So I feel your pain!

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  20. MayApril 17, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    your drawings are wow wow wow..i also like your blog banner,wish i can get mine :-)
    thanks for stopping by.

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  21. SusanMay 9, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Shelly,

    Thanks for stopping by! Following along with you...

    I think you're quite good already! I will have to look for this book my daughter, the budding artiste. :)

    xo
    babymama
    avagracescloset

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