LOLA: Sumi-e Ink Drawing. Shelby Pizzarro

LOLA - Sumi-e Ink Drawing

Creativity can be elusive. Comforting when you are surrounded by it. Maddening when your Muse just refuses to guide. Sometimes we need a little nudge in the right direction. And inspiration can come from anywhere.

I am delighted to see that line work is making a comeback. From calligraphy on billboards and restaurant chalkboard menus to the renewed interest in colouring books for both children and adults melting, meandering marks of ink are everywhere. And I couldn't be happier!

I've always loved to draw. It was foundation of my work in years past as it is today. So when I saw the call from UPPERCASE magazine for contributions to their Creative Calendar I couldn't wait to submit. Their description of the Calendar inspired me: It’s not a day planner but rather a place to encourage creative thinking and dreaming.

I submitted two drawing and a piece of calligraphy for review. I am delighted to say I recently found out my work will be among the art included for publication. I am elated to have my work published with such inspiring company...by an inspiring company.

The image submitted is of my cat, Lola. I drew him (Yes, "him"...he was named after the song Lola by the Kinks) with a bamboo brush and ink. I hope Lola inspires someone using the calendar as much as he inspired me.

Available to UPPERCASE magazine readers who subscribe by November 30, 2015, the calendar is to be included with Issue 28 in January 2016.

Do you need a nudge to prompt your creative thinking and dreaming? Why not give The Creative Calendar a place on your wall in 2016?

Day 9 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days "I Will Praise Him" by Deborah Nell

"I Will Praise Him" by Deborah Nell

8" x 10" Acrylic ink, Acrylic Paint and Gouache on Yupo paper
I'm enjoying this time around painting 30 Paintings in 30 Days. In this painting a woman is rejoicing as she sees the beauty that God has created. This painting is available for sale on my etsy store at www.etsy.com/shop/expressivepaintings

Gnome's Home - original abstract painting by Pennsylvania Painter Pat Koscienski

"Gnome's Home"

6" x 6"

Ink on canvas

This painting was done using string gel and ink on canvas.  The greens, red, ochres reminded me of grasses and mushrooms where a little gnome would want to live. This painting, along with 3 others, will be hanging in the Mechanicsburg Art Center's Miniature exhibit until Nov. 21, 2012.  MAC is located at 18 Artcraft Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA.  If you are in the area, please drop in to see this exhibit...a total of 90 miniature pieces from local artists are in the show.    If you have any questions or wish to purchase, contact PAT.  If you would like to see more of my paintings, both abstract and representational, please visit my website and blostspot at:

www.patkoscienski.com
www.patkoscienski.blogspot.com