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Pulmonary diseases are less-than-zero fun. I'd not wish my yesterday on more than a scant handful of people.

So far, today is better. My chest is a little tight, but I can breathe without undue discomfort or the use of my nebulizer. I'll likely need it this afternoon, but I hope not, as I'm still pretty wiped out from three Albuterol vials and the coughing/choking fits that came with it.

Here's to a quiet day of easier breathing & #CreatingART.

#BSDWB #Allergies #Asthma #COPD #LungDisease

My kiddos were here for our monthly gaming weekend, so I missed posting on #Caturday. To make up for it, here's our rangy boy this morning telling the (human) kitty daddy, "No internet for you until I get pets! And, while you're at it, would you kindly dim that light‽"

As a friend once told me, "Dogs have masters; cats have staff."

#BSDWB #MIGUEL
#CatsOfAtlanta #ATLcats
#CatsOfTheFediverse #FediCats
#CatsOfMastodon #MastoCats
#CatMasters #CatsOfBioshock

An orange and white tabby cat spread across his owner's mousepad, mouse, and keyboard. His face is turned towards the bright light of an out-of-frame desk lamp, his eyes shut tight. His demeanor seems to say, "No internet for you until I get pets! And, while you're at it, would you kindly dim that light‽"
©2023, Sharon DW Boudreaux (#BSDWB)

UPDATE, Art (drawing practice)

This practice exercise required rectangles in two columns, with all internal sections shaded from left to right, lightest to darkest in Chiaroscuro fashion. Above each rectangle are instructions for the individual portions of this exercise, with the left column using the pencil tip only and the right column using the full length of the lead.

NOTE: image corrected for Rotation & White Balance.
#BSDWB #DailyDraw #GrindingSkills #ArtDrills #JustTheTip #SHADE

A sheet of white paper with fourteen rectangles in two columns of seven; each rectangle contains ten sections shaded from left to right, lightest to darkest in Chiaroscuro fashion. Above each rectangle are the instructions for the individual skills covered by this practice exercise, with the left column using the pencil tip only and the right column using the full length of the lead.

©2023, Sharon DW Boudreaux (#BSDWB)

Today's sketch practice, plus testing different point sizes.

There are some really nice pencil sets out there, but at $7 & change, this #MrPen set is perfect for testing the feel and other differences in graphite sizes/weight.

I'll continue the row hatching exercises for another week or two, because I want to self-determine the lengths and gaps instead of being determined by my lack of skill.

#BSDWB #10Khours #ArtDrills #DailyPractice #GrindingSkills #SketchSkills #BetterToolsMakeBetterArt

Mr. Pen Mechanical Pencil Set (0.3mm, 0.5mm, 0.7mm, 0.9mm, 2.0mm) plus capsules with spare lead for each size, plus extra erasers

A sketch practice pad with 3-row hatching in each of six boxes, along with mechanical pencils in five sizes; with the date, artist's signature, & personal notations across the bottom.

"They look so innocent when they're sleeping."

I remember saying the same about my human bebbies, too.

#BSDWB #CHEL #Caturday #CatsOfAtlanta #ATLcats #CatsOfMastodon #MastoCats
#CatsOfTheFediverse #FediCats #ItsStillSaturdayUntilSleepOrDawn #WhicheverComesFirst

A grey tabby kitten sleeping on a light pink blanket with a digital tablet in the foreground that's folded somewhat closed. The young cat is curled between her owner's calves while said owner gets in some quality insomnia writing time.

Yesterday's #SketchingDrills - more hatching

I can see some improvement just from these few days. There aren't as many hooks on the line ends, and there are fewer heavy clumps of lines.

I've discovered that I prefer mechanical pencils for this sort of work, as opposed to a basic #2 which requires sharpening way too often.

I need to work on keeping the top and bottom of each row even.

NOTE: image corrected for Rotation & White Balance.
#BSDWB #ArtDrills #GrindingSkills #DailyPractice

This is a picture of a white sheet of paper on a yellow-green clipboard. The sheet has been sectioned into six equal rectangles (with ample whitespace for notes around the boxes and at the bottom of the page). Each box is filled with rows of small vertical lines, accomplished with variations of method/material so the artist can improve her drawing skills and find combinations that work best for her.

(c)2023 BeckieSueDalton #BSDWB

Before we run, we learn to walk.
Before we walk, we reach and stand.
Before we cross-hatch, we practice hatch.

Getting these lines down so they look consistently good is going to require a lot more practice. I should make this a #Habitica Daily until I draw them even and easily from muscle memory.

NOTE: image corrected for Rotation & White Balance.
#BSDWB #ArtDrills #GrindingSkills #DailyPractice

I'm devoting time this year to level up my drawing and sketching proficiency. No more will I envy fellow artists, as these skills only require mindful practice to improve!

Lower grid results surprised me given the silicone-tip tool trend. Natural brushes are great if the bristles are compact and firm; just gotta convince the #BrainJays it's OKAY to alter MY OWN TOOLS!

NOTE: image corrected for Rotation & White Balance & cropped to hide my PJs.
#BSDWB #ArtDrills #GrindingSkills #DailyPractice

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