Thank you all so very, very much!
@CricketHip One thing that has helped my art tremendously this go round is the internet! Who'da thunk it? Lol! There are LOTS of artists doing tutorials for free or a small fee. Just looking at their amazing work is inspiring! I am also learning about AI and art. I feel it has its place but an artist should be honest about it and not pass it off as all their own work. No matter, I am no longer that competitive person I once was....this is something to help my heart and soul heal.
I have stocked up on different mediums: charcoal, graphite, inks, gouache, watercolors, acrylics, soft and oil pastels
and color pencils. One thing I haven't yet acquired is a set of oils and THAT'S what I really want to learn.
I also learned a new term: 'plein air'. It sounds wonderful....except it's still a bit too hot for sitting outside, lol. I am ready for it though, I have a lightweight easel and a lightweight stool I can set up real quick. I carry a sketch pad in my hippie purse ( I call it that because it's just like one I had back in my hippie days, lol.)
Yesterday my very first electric eraser was delivered. I've never used one before but I see artists use them to highlight... eyeballs and hair.
I will keep you posted as my art bears witness to my inner growth and CricketHop, please do try art. For me it's almost like giving birth, producing something so intimate I feel I'm exposing myself to the world but this time I don't care who does or does not like it.
Have a wonderful weekend!