The Sun enters Libra tomorrow morning (9/23/2019) at 3:51 a.m. EDT. That struck me as a good enough reason to create another piece of astrologically inspired art work for today’s 30 Day Art Challenge. I was going to do one of my traditional square charts but as you will see from the image below what… Continue reading Calligraphy Art Challenge: Day 22 – Sun Enters Libra
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Calligraphy Art Challenge: Day 21 – Lavender and Its Folklore
Today’s Art: a calligraphic treatment of Lavender using marker, ink and watercolor on paper. Art Supplies: Tim Holtz Distress stain, Tsukineko Walnut ink, Faber-Castell Gel Crayons, Zig calligraphy marker on kraft sketchbook paper ********** Lavender is a Zone 5 perennial requiring full sun for growth. Cutting off first-year blooms strengthens the plant.… Continue reading Calligraphy Art Challenge: Day 21 – Lavender and Its Folklore
Calligraphy Art Challenge: Day 18 – John Maxwell Quote
I stumbled across this John C. Maxwell quote a few months ago. This morning I decided to calligraph it, print it out and place it in a prominent location where I will see it several times a day. Hopefully, the constant visible reminder will help me stay focused. Art Supplies: Caran d’Ache Neocolor… Continue reading Calligraphy Art Challenge: Day 18 – John Maxwell Quote
Astrological Art Challenge: Day 30 – Sidereal Planetary Positions Colored Pencil Artwork
South Indian-style astrology chart art with sidereal planetary placements – pen, colored pencil and water media on paper ©2019 Mary Hawkins Art Art supplies: Zig calligraphy markers, Pilot Precise V5 Rolling ball pen, Prismacolor Premier colored pencils, Walnut Hollow oil pencils, Faber-Castell gel crayons on kraft sketchbook paper.
Astrological Art Challenge: Day 11 – Angel of Redemption (Mostly) Completed
I wasn’t expecting to get back to working on this angel much before the weekend but apparently he (it) had other ideas. To refresh your memory, this is 20 Pahaliah, an angel of redemption and one of the 72 Angels of God, according to the Kabbalah. Associated with the zodiac sign Cancer, the planet Mars… Continue reading Astrological Art Challenge: Day 11 – Angel of Redemption (Mostly) Completed