Morning Coffee, Something New

 

Day 28: More layers, adding some variation to the glitter bits. Also added some contour lines. Looking good, feeling cute. Flex'n all the way to the finish line. I'll probably do another live stream covering the completion. I also have a frame for this but its a bit blah, I have a simple idea for spoocing it up. I'll probably chat about that a bit too.

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Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: Pencil, Pen, Marker
Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 15 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #pen #marker #mushroom

Morning Coffee, Something New

 

Day 27: Short live stream last night. I overdid it yesterday, I'll be seeking a little more balance today. Maybe a live stream tonight for some linework. After all the ink dried from last nights session I'm really happy with the second pass/layering on the foreground. Let me know what ya think! All comments welcome.

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Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: PencilDimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 50 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

Morning Coffee, Something New

 

Day 26: Live stream last night, planning to go again later this evening. Final push on this piece. Layering up. For those of you not already in my facebook group, check me out here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/354764870316147/

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: PencilDimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 2 Hours
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

Morning Coffee, Something New

 

Day 25: Sometimes I take breaks. Mostly a phone free weekend, lotsa rest & a little Netflix binging. Got some sun. Ate like a king. All recharged & back at it. We are in the final stretch. I'll finish up this last mushroom, do a final pass on color & try to capture some solid photos. I plan to make prints available as well, that might take me a little longer to sort out, cause I'm a total noob. I'll get there though.

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: PencilDimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 10 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

Morning Coffee, Something New

 

Day 24: There isn't enough hours in the day to get all the things done! Yesterday I was chatting over summer plans with a coworker & it struck me that the days are slipping away. The sun is here, its getting warmer. It'll be over before we know it. If you got plans, don't dilly dally! Get out there, rip it up!

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 20 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

Morning Coffee, Something New

 

Day 23: A few solid days of sun & my mood has significantly improved. A long weekend full of fresh air & good company has significantly improved my mood. I'm on a roll here, getting things done. I'm feel good again about how this piece is going, there was a moment of doubt. Sometimes that happens, sometimes I doubt. We're in the final countdown now. I can see the finish line.

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 45 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

Morning Coffee, Something New

 

Day 22: Big push on this piece. I had a solid weekend with an old friend & the rest/relaxation renewed my vigor. We were able to road trip around the province & breath in the salt air, see the sights. It was a reminder to me about what's important in life. What I work for, why I endure. Life is good, sometimes its bad but its what we make of it. There are things to do, places to see, memories to make.

Comments welcome on this work, I'm eager to hear what the people think. The good, the bad & the ugly, tell your truths.

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 5 Hours, 20 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

Morning Coffee, Something New

 

Morning Coffee, Something New

Day 21: Another sunny day. Let's go!

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 30 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

Morning Coffee, Something New

 

Day 20: Finished up the tree bark & grass. Trying not to rush, I don't want to make a mistake but I also want to finish lol. Its been a rough go this week, I've been feeling a bit under the weather & I'm trying to sleep lots to keep whatever it is at bay. So far so good, it hasn't turned into anything more than minor sinus issues & a scratchy throat. I need to tend to some errands this evening, maybe a little live art session. No promises, but maybe. Have a good day all!

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 30 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

Morning Coffee, Something New

 

Day 19: More color! I was really hoping to finish off the tree this morning. Had solid hour in last night. Its starting to come together. I'm excited for more.

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 2 Hours
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

Morning Coffee - Live Session

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Trying something new with live sketching again. I apologize the camera isn't in focus. I have two cameras and neither one of them want to focus correctly. I'll figure it out. The color isn't amazing either 🤔. I added a photo from my phone, tens to show the colors better. I'm probably gonna come back this evening for another session. I hope you all have a good day! The sun is out here, I'm ready to go warp speed 💪.

Morning Coffee, Something New

Day 17: More color. I'm having a love, hate moment with this piece. I'm not gonna let it bother me too much. Last shift of the week, hopefully I find some time this weekend to put in a big art session. I desperately need the power of art therapy lol.

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 30 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

 

Morning Coffee, Something New

Day 16: Some more color. I wanna say Thank You for all the positive comments & the supportive attitudes/feedbacks received yesterday. My spirits have been lifted. Its a new day, let's flex.

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 10 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

 

Morning Coffee, Something New

Day 15: I made a little more progress last night, had to call it an early night. I'm feeling run down this morning, I might be going a little too hard. I've been attempting to go warp speed at my 9-5 & go extra at my artistic pursuits. Like many of you I'm contending with mental & physical health issues that are being compounded by a dysfunctional health care system. Long long long waits between appointments, hidden costs, misinformation & a distinct lack of empathy. I've been trying to gain access to a specialty clinic & received a letter in the mail indicating I've been waitlisted & it will be three years or more to gain access to services. I try not to get deeply emotional about this kinda stuff, it is what it is but that news was soul crushing. I'm doing my best to keep my chin up, I got this, you got this, we keep flexing. No ones gonna keep us down.

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 1 Hour, 13 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

 

Morning Coffee, Something New

Day 14: Last night was my first live color session! I think it went well, a couple people joined me & left comments. Felt good, I was sad it had to end. Once I get going on this part of the process, I'm driven to finish. I actually woke up early this morning in anticipation of writing the mornings post. I'm hoping to do another live session this evening, probably around 7 or 8 PM. I'm experiencing some technical issues I'd like to iron out. Ironed or not, I'm committed. Check out my facebook group & follow for updates/notifications: https://www.facebook.com/groups/354764870316147/

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 2 Hours
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

 

Morning Coffee, Something New

Day 13: I went overtime this morning, no time for chit chat. Was considering color but then I saw more in the paper. Maybe color this evening.

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 40 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

 

Morning Coffee, Something New

Day 12: Really minor details added today. Spent more time just kinda looking over things, tying up loose ends, adding little elements. The time is upon us for color. Depending on how the day goes, perhaps color this evening or per my usual jam, a short session tomorrow morning. I'm hoping to do some more urban sketching this weekend or I may stick to color on this piece. Time will tell. Either way we are gonna make some art & its gonna be good.

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 10 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

 

Morning Coffee, Something New

 

Day 11: Long day yesterday. I feel good about my accomplishments but often it feels like getting one thing done, means another thing doesn't get done. It would be cool if I could summon the energy to just get it all done at once & sometimes I do but its not sustainable. Only for a short period of time is it possible to ramp like that without burnout. I'm gonna have to rein this in soon or I'll inevitably suffer the consequences. On a side note, I've started using mechanical pencils & I'll never look back. Perfection. Color soon!

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 25 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

Morning Coffee, Something New

Day 10: Today I experienced a full launch lol. It is incredibly rare that happens to me. I woke up before my alarm, I didn't feel immediate impending doom. I felt positive about all the things I am going to achieve today. Progressing this piece was at the front of my mind. Most of the final lines are down, I'll probably finish the last bit of linework tomorrow morning. Life is good, seize the moment. Maximum flex.

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 25 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

 

Morning Coffee, Something New

 

Day 9: A new week & some more inkwork. Some days, I get into the flow and I long to just create all day. I'm amped up to dig into the bark work on the tree. I love the fine details & though it may work against me I always stive to cram as much onto the paper as possible.

This morning the sun isn't beaming quite like it has been over the last few days but the birds are singing. I'm struggling with launching but I'm pushing through it. I know there are lots of you out there, rallying yourselves to face the day. You got this, I got this. Let's go!

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 20 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

Afternoon Coffee, Urban Sketching

Ya know, I don't often leave the house on weekends. I struggle with social overload, my battery is fully depleted after the work week. I've been trying something new though & over the last couple weekends, getting out into my community has been on the todo list. I've been looking at some of the local cafes & doing a little sightseeing, searching for the next vista to sketch. I'm certain this is a practice that will continue, I hope you enjoy. More to come.

Title: Downtown Halifax
Medium: Pencil, Pen
Dimensions: 27X19.5 Centimeters
Time: 3 Hours
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #downtown #halifax

Morning Coffee, Something New

Day 8: The day is upon us, ink work begins! And what a beautiful day for it. The sun is out, temp is perfect for walking in. Its a short workday & perhaps I'll make a cafe stop for some more urban sketching. I woke up this morning a little on edge but I was able to reign it in, I reminded myself that in this moment life is good. At some point life may be bad but its not happening right now so let's embrace it. A little living in the moment.

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 10 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

 

Morning Coffee, Something New

 

Day 7: Picking some final lines & cleaned up the eclipse a bit. Getting very close to some ink work. At this point I'll spend some time just staring into the paper, I wanna see if it says anything more I haven't heard. I'm feeling pretty solid about it all. I'm really excited for ink & color, its honestly making my day. My entire mood has been uplifted. I'll obsess over this from now til completion, dreaming in neon.

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 10 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

Morning Coffee, Something New

 

Day 6: Adding in some details. Toying with the idea of portraying an eclipse. We recently experienced one here, quite a spectacle. This is the point I start to get excited about inking in the lines. I have to resist though cause then its permanent & I always find myself wanting to make changes. Slow n steady.

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 10 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

Morning Coffee, Something New

 

Day 5: Added some celestial elements & some background, still mulling over the framing of the skybox. I'm also toying with the idea of including some fantasy art into the foreground. Perhaps sprites, fireflies. This large mushroom in the front presents some fine real-estate for deep detail & imagination. I can't wait to sit & stare at it for a while, I'm excited to see what the paper says.

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 10 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

Morning Coffee, Something New

 

Day 4: Spent some time this morning pick some lines in the tree shrooms, bark & roots. Also spent a little time just staring into the flowscape & planning some additions. Its a new day, the sun is out & I'm ready to keep on keeping on. Let's go!

Title: Mushroom Melody

Medium: Pencil

Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters

Time: 10 Minutes

Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio

#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

Afternoon Coffee, Urban Sketching

Today, in the afternoon I stopped for coffee at a local cafe. As I turned away from the kiosk & faced the ocean, a scene that has been the subject of many photos was laid out before my eyes. I had my sketchbook with me and I decided to put my new found inspiration to work. This is a work in progress, I intend to progress the sky a bit more and add color. Enjoy!

Title: Downtown Halifax
Medium: Pencil, Pen
Dimensions: 27X19.5 Centimeters
Time: 4 Hours
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #pen #downtown #halifax

Morning Coffee, Something New

Day 3: Adding in a tree with mushrooms decorating the bark. Just some rough sketching for now. Appointments this morning, perhaps also some errands in the afternoon. Maybe some live sketching this evening. This piece has been on my mind and I can feel the flow filling my mind with inspiration.

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 10 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

Morning Coffee, Something New

 

Morning Coffee, Something New

Day 2: A little addition. An atomic habit. Many small efforts add up to big results. I struggle with excellence in the sense that if the results aren't excellent, it isn't worth the effort. I talk myself outta a lot of stuff cause I don't have the time to be epic at it. But the truth is, ya don't need to be epic all at once. Tiny bites over time. I feel like that's the trick.

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 10 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

Morning Coffee, Something New

 

I've been wanting to start a new piece with a mushroom theme. I struggle with finding the time to put in the full flow sessions I enjoy most. I can't let that slow me down though, we've got things to create! All pieces start like this in pencil with rough linework. That's pretty normal, right? lol. I wish it could be perfection first time every time. I'll probably work a on this a little more this evening. I'm really looking to do some live sketching, will probably experiment with a few platforms. If your interested, I think first one will be on Facebook. No promises, but maybe soon.

Title: Mushroom Melody
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 18X13 Centimeters
Time: 10 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mushroom

Morning Coffee Sketch

 

Morning Coffee Sketch. Off my Microsoft For You page. So, in my rendering of Liz it sorta looks like maybe she had a stroke lol. I think I'm getting better though, hah! Head shape is something I'm sorta struggling with, I tried some more abstract scribbling the other day but it was completely unrecognizable. I'll make/post another attempt next week. I need to prepare my ego for failure.

Title: Liz Cheney
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 5.25X 3.25 Inches
Time: 15 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #lizcheney

Morning Coffee Sketch

Off my Microsoft For You page. Week Two, Day Three; I'm afraid of America. That is all.

Title: Mike Johnson
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 5.25X 3.25 Inches
Time: 15 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mikejohnson

 

Morning Coffee Sketch

 

Morning Coffee Sketch. Off my Microsoft For You page. Another week is upon us. I'm here, I'm ready'ish. To anyone out there thats also up & ready but your not feeling 100%, I see you. We got this. We're gonna kill it.

Title: Michael Flynn
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 5.25X 3.25 Inches
Time: 15 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #michaelflynn

Morning Coffee Sketch

Off my Microsoft For You page. We made it. The weekend is here. Not loving the weather but ya know, you win some you loose some. Here's Mike Pence, I forgot to add the fly in his hair lol. If ya know ya know.

Title: Mike Pence
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 5.25X 3.25 Inches
Time: 15 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mikepence

 

Morning Coffee Sketch

Off my Microsoft For You page. I'm feeling precise this morning. I really like hard, precise lines. And I like to get it right the first time & that doesn't always happen. I'm pretty happy with this scribble. Enjoy.

Title: Robert F. Kennedy
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 5.25X 3.25 Inches
Time: 10 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #robertfkennedy

 

Morning Coffee Sketch

Off my Microsoft For You page. Went for more of a scribble line finding exercise this morning. I was actually considering not posting this, the proportions are all effed, its rushed, but alas its still art and there is no right or wrong. I will say though, my rendering of this scene looks sorta like a monkey suspiciously giving the talking banana some side eye lol.

Title: Matt Gaetz & Marjorie Taylor Greene
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 5.25X 3.25 Inches
Time: 15 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mattgaetz #marjorietaylorgreene

 

Morning Coffee Sketch

Off my Microsoft For You page. Going for simplicity. Not an amazing morning; I don't usually feel rested after long breaks. Its a momentum thing. I loose momentum & ramping back up to speed for the daily grind is like pushing a rock uphill. The rhythm is lost, maybe I need a running start lol. Double the caffeine.

Title: Mark Meadows
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 5.25X 3.25 Inches
Time: 15 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #markmeadows

Morning Coffee Sketch

 

Off my Microsoft For You page. Soo, I have to admit Mike's face is kinda twisted up but it seems quite accurate/fitting lol. Long weekend is here, get ready to rock steady.

Title: Mike Lindell
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 5.25X 3.25 Inches
Time: 15 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #mikelindell

Morning Coffee Sketch

 

Morning Coffee Sketch. Off my Microsoft For You page. I think its evident my hand sketching needs some work lol. Also, rain please go away.

Title: Ronna McDaniel
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 5.25X 3.25 Inches
Time: 15 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #ronnamcdaniel

Morning Coffee Sketch

 

Morning Coffee Sketch. Off my Microsoft For You page. I feel like I'm getting better at finding the lines on first go. Still some issues with proportion. Like Doug's eyes are much further apart lol. Practice makes perfect and I think I may start leaning more towards a caricature vibe. Still trying to find my style. Although I had a comment on my work the other day and it was said that the look & feel is consistent... Consistently BAD if you ask me, or any other artist about their work it seems lol.

Title: Doug Ford
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 5.25X 3.25 Inches
Time: 15 Minutes
Prints & more: https://society6.com/ocdthreepio
#art #artlovers #artoftheday #illustration #pencil #dougford