I wanted to draw another dragon. This one went to take a nap in the forest. After a long slumber he woke up only to discover that he was surrounded by forest flora and fauna.
Tag: Drawing
Inktober 2019 Day 13 – Ash
Almost like a phoenix rising out of the ashes…
Inktober 2019 Day 12 – Dragon
My nickname is dragon.
Inktober 2019 Day 1 – Ring
I really was looking forward to Inktober this year, after I had so much fun last year! Check it out here.
I got my ink and sketchbook already ready a week ago. After a quiet month of not drawing a lot I was looking forward to get into it again. And I really missed using ink. Of course I already managed to get ink all over my hands. Wouldn´t be inktober without that! So let´s have fun with this!
I’m going to follow the official Inktober prompt list again. Maybe in combination with a little fox. Lets see what happens.
Cat Yoga I
Lazy Saturday morning. Trying to get up to do some yoga… I found this drawing that I did back in May when I was still in Athens and enjoying the sun. I really miss Greece….
Inspiration was the two cats they have at the pole studio, where I went for aerial hoop training in Athens. Whenever you put the mat down on the ground to stretch, one of the cats would come and lie down on it and claim the space or sharpen its nails on the mat. It was actually a lot of fun to have them around as entertainment.
World Watercolor Month Wrap-Up
Finished later than planned but eventually did it. My 31 prompts for World Watercolour Month of 2019. In addition to following the prompt list I also tried to incorporate a traveller theme.
I had a lot of fun with this one. I feel that I got a lot faster at sketching, and proportions and people come easier to me now after a month (and a half) of almost consistent daily drawing. I will definitely keep going. Time to look for another challenge… Any suggestions?
Which one is your favourite?
I think mine are the pooping monkeys (#22) and me relaxing in the hammock (#16).
1 Primary Colours
2 Sunny Sky
3 Picnic Food
4 Family Fun
5 Loose and Free
6 Window View
7 Shiny Things
8 Flying High
9 Shadow Play
11 Simple Pleasures
12 Blossoming
13 Glassy
14 Furry Things
15 Monochromatic
16 Relaxing
18 Clouds
19 Splashes of Colour
20 Buildings
21 Patterns
23 Beach Fun
24 Treats
25 Shades of Pink
26 Natural Wonders
27 Fruits
28 Metallic
29 Glorious Green
30 Wild Things
31 Favorite Colors
Day 30 – Wild Things #WorldWatercolorMonth
Almost there, almost a month late! Too many things & lovely visitors happened in between to keep up the daily routine. Oh well… It’s almost weekend again.
Not sure I´ll be partying like one of those wild things… The inspiration for this prompt was spring break… I witnessed it once last year in Mexico by accident, and hope I will never again!
Day 24 – Treats #WorldWatercolorMonth
Treats! I thought I try something different. I decided I need to start experimenting more! I love how the girl on the right turned out. Not what she expected…
Day 12 – Blossoming #WorldWatercolorMonth
Flower-vase-hair. Inspiration was a post about ridiculous Instagram trends. This was apparently a thing at some point?
Anyway, flowers are blossoming. Here in Iceland the last lupins are still in bloom.
Day 7 – Shiny Things #WorldWatercolorMonth
Shiny things. First thing that came to mind was the incredible 3000 year old jewellery I saw at the Archeological Museum in Athens. Go and check it out if you are visiting the city. Definitely worth it.
There are plenty of souvenir and jewellery shops in the centre of Athens. I have to admit I was attracted by the shiny things a lot. By accident I discovered in a side street off the tourist path (I usually go the opposite direction from all the tourists) a small family run handmade jewellery shop called Zaras. Fell in love with their earring designs and became quite a good customer during my stay.
Day 5 – Loose& Free #WorldWatercolorMonth
Don´t ask me how I got the idea for this prompt – loose and free…
And no, I don´t go running naked.
Day 4 – Family Fun #WorldWatercolorMonth
Prompt for day 4 – Family fun. So as you might have guessed by know, I decided to stick to the theme of travellers. There are so many weird and funny and also plain stupid tourist and travellers out there. It´s an endless source of inspiration! I have also been working in tourism for the last couple of years, and every time you think you have seen it all.. oh boy, it hits you!
I remember going on family holiday. The drama that would always occur somewhere along the way… the chaos of packing, the struggle of getting everyone into the car, siblings fighting in the back seat, sustained yelling, repeated “are we there yet?” chants, and other kind of entertaining incidents that occurred along the long road to the holiday destination. Who has had similar experiences?
Day 2 – Sunny Sky #WorldWatercolorMonth
Day 2 of World Watercolour month. Bit late in posting and still catching up as I was travelling. In fact I just got back to Iceland… with mixed feelings. It is sunny here but the hot summer days I have left behind in Greece for sure.
On hot and sunny days in Athens you can spot a lot of Asian tourists, covered up head to toe, hiding from the sun. Some were even caring sun umbrellas to be extra safe.
World Watercolor Month – Day 1
I decided to participate again in World Watercolor Month in July.
I had a lot of fun last year doing my Aerial Acrobatics series. I am not quite sure about the theme for this year – it might be travel – in addition to following the prompt list of this year.
Prompt for day 1 – Primary palette. I am off to town to buy better paper as this one turned out to be quite shitty.
Shopping in Athens
Ermou Street is the main shopping street in the centre of Athens. I went there only a couple of times as I did not really enjoy the street nor the shopping there. Always thought it was too exhausting.
Too crowded with too many people, tourists and locals, and mainly the same high street shops as anywhere else. But you can also spot the occasional street dog without a care in the world for it all.
Breaking a Sweat
First time attempt at a self-portrait. It shows my attempt at a selfie at the gym after getting my first smart phone upon arrival in Athens. Yes, I am one of those old fashioned people. Was at least…
My selfie game is definitely weak (How is yours?) and pretty much non existent as I feel stupid taking them. Enjoyed the work out though.
My time in Greece is slowly coming to an end, and I am not sure how I feel about it. But first another weekend on another Greek island for me, starting tomorrow. The city is way too hot already at 36 degrees Celsius! Have a great weekend everyone!
Get me my Beer, Please
At Barley Cargo in the centre of Athens. Beer bar with a very impressive selection of beer and a beautiful display of it. I don´t think there is a beer they don´t have.
Chasing Pigeons
This little girl had fun going through a crowed of pigeons over and over again, causing havoc. She certainly seemed to enjoy herself.
I sat on a bench just opposite of it, enjoying the March sun in Athens. I thought it was quite warm already, but all the locals were pretty much still out in proper winter gear.
Yes, they work!
I went to check because they looked so old and run down. Athens has plenty of phone booths and as far as I can tell, most of them work. Never seen anyone use them though. These 4 are in the centre, close to the National Museum near Syntagma Square.
I really need to work on my perspective though. When I am lazy it just is all over the place because my main focus is to put colour on paper instead of drawing the outlines.
Sightseeing in Pink Heels
I went to visit the Acropolis at the end of March for the first time. Fascinating to be there with a fantastic view over the city. However, the whole hill and most paths around it consist of quite slippery smooth rock and I was happy to be wearing trainers.
I was impressed and amused when I spotted the lady below in her pink heels, wobbling around in slow motion supported by a friend, both trying not to lose grip.
On my way down the hill I spotted her again when she photographed street art. I think it took her forever to make her way down as this was less than 5 minutes from the exit and I had been sitting in the sun for a good hour before I met her there.
I like to wear nice dresses but definitely comfortable shoes with them. Would you go sightseeing in heels?
Melanie Franz 