Calligraphy Art Challenge: Day 22 – Sun Enters Libra

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

Calligraphy Art Challenge: Day 9 – Astrology Chart Art, Mixed Media

  Square astrology chart with Tropical (western) positions; mixed media on paper     Art Supplies: Tsukineko Walnut ink, Tim Holtz Distress Stain, Koh-i-Noor woodless colored pencils, Zig Calligraphy marker, Pilot Precise V5 rolling ball pen, Sheaffer calligraphy pen on kraft sketchbook paper      

May 2019 Art Challenge: How to Draw Tangle-Inspired Florals in Colored Pencil and Marker

Because May is such a colorful, floral-inspired month, I’ve decided to draw more of my tangle-inspired floral designs. Below I share parts of my process. Perhaps some of my tips and techniques will inspire you to experiment within your own artistic practice. If this is the type of project that appeals to you, please subscribe… Continue reading May 2019 Art Challenge: How to Draw Tangle-Inspired Florals in Colored Pencil and Marker

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 28 – Floral Art with Today’s Planets

Floral drawing with planetary placements in ink, marker and colored pencil on kraft paper ©2019 Mary Hawkins Art     Art supplies: Pilot Precise V5 Rolling Ball pens, Tsukineko Walnut Ink, Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Micron pens, Stabilo 88 Fineliners, Prismacolor Precise colored pencils on kraft sketchbook paper.