I am scared of a pencil… or maybe it is the paper.
I have wanted to do botanical sketching for years now.
I have pencils. I have sketch books.
I have props and prompts.
I cannot seem to get started.
I have even read books about sketching and online programs.
I am going to look at the books again.
and maybe doodle on the paper.
I may even color in a coloring book.
Maybe if I just sit around holding the pencil
something will happen.
FLOW
floweralley 
It’s hard to put a mark on the inherent perfection of nothing. Maybe start with scrap paper?
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I think that IS part of the issue. The books are so lovely. I also have a collection of empty journals. Sigh. Thanks Audrey.
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I did finally get our book published even though I am not a writer. https://www.amazon.com/Seizure-Mama-Rose-Epilepsy-Memoir/dp/167081114X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=seizure+Mama+and+Rose&qid=1580736562&sr=8-1
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Sadly many people don’t take the next step. You can do it!
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Nice Art !!
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I bought a sketch pad and pencil set last November. Sadly they’re still sitting in the drawer. I love to draw but can’t seem to get into it. I think there an air of perfection stopping me
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I knew a very skilled artist who always said that first mark on the paper is the most difficult. He produced excellent work.
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Thanks Knight
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You can do this. I taught myself to draw and I love it – it is so relaxing. Each endeavor helps you learn. Good luck.
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I need some relaxing. Thanks Peggy.
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“Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it.” Goethe
🙂
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I sooo needed this today. Thank you Eliza.
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You’re welcome! 🙂
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Loved this, as I love to draw and paint, You could carry on holding the pencil Flower.. BUT… at some point it needs to meet the Paper! 😉
So just trust yourself and do a few exercises and just copy those beautiful feathers for instance.. with light and shading..
And once you start I bet you will not want to stop… ❤ 🙂
Make 2020 the year to start.. ❤ 🎨✏💚
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I will try.
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I know the feeling and it always helps me to just start, to stop wondering if I’m good enough to do it…I think it’s all those wandering thoughts that block us sometimes.
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