Arts project: Drawing and Painting

The 1963 book is a great introduction to the presented topics, but they don't always correlate to my particular interests. I should state that I am also a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism, a medieval recreation group. As such, I normally go beyond what these books suggest in some ways, while skirting other aspects because I don't have an interest in them.

For this project, they want you to 1. create an art supply kit (yeah, not a problem, I make my own supplies), then 2. sketch as often and in as much detail as possible a variety of topics. Once you are comfortable doing that, 3. move on to a different medium. I work in watercolors and calligraphy ink, but I make my own supplies, from the paint to the ink to the paper and even the isinglass fish bladder glue. 4. Experiment with drawing emotion, 5. do a portraiture, and 6. make a collection of art through time.

Okay, so 3 and 4 are a bit different for me. I don't typically draw people because I know my skillset. I have drawn myself before and it's okay, but not great. I'll see if I can't find that, but I'm pretty sure it's in a box somewhere. Below are some of my drawings and paintings, including some of the materials I've made. I'm going to call it complete.