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Sunday, August 19, 2012

...sketch books and journaling...

Lately, I've spent a lot of travel time waiting......waiting for a fight, waiting for the class to start, waiting for an event, etc.  Some good waiting, other times dreadful.  While i'm waiting, i am drawing.  I've been faithfully carrying around my little handbook journal for the past year to capture my moments with sketching, doodling, and a lot of color.

I recently watched my friend Jane LaFazio's fabulous interview (here on Jane's blog) with Danny Gregory, my favorite "drawing artist".  Jane's interview inspired me to take "notes" on Danny's thoughts and creative practices.  He's brilliant.  
Here's my  list of why i draw in my illustrated sketchbook every day, 
and why i think YOU should too!....
.......and it's just FUN!!!
On that note, need more inspiration?  
Have you been toThe Sketchbook Challenge blog?
I'm so thrilled to have just been added as a regular contributor, at the The Sketchbook Challenge blog.   It's an awesome sharing spot.  You can see my first post there on Monday, August 20th.   Stop in for some wonderful inspiration.
Tuesday i'm on my way back to Chicago for Create, and am so excited to share and teach "PASSPORT TO CREATE:TRAVEL JOURNALS".  We'll be drawing around the Wyndham Hotel in  Lisle, IL like we're in the Taj Mahal!.....an art girl can dream!  
It's sure to be an artful feast!
Thanks for stopping in!  
See you over at the The Sketchbook Challenge!
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24 comments:

  1. LindyAugust 19, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    you're art is blissful...can't wait to meet you in chicago! safe travels.

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  2. Elise Ann WormuthAugust 20, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    Your pages are beautiful -- I just love them!

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  3. gwillisincAugust 20, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    Love your pages! Love the colors too

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  4. SuzAugust 20, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Hi, Joanne,
    The sketching is so inspiring. Gotta go pick up a pencil.
    So glad I "discovered" you in February. Feel like I've known you forever now.
    Eagerly awaiting your fall on-line classes. You are stuck with me. Suz

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    1. joanne sharpeAugust 27, 2012 at 11:40 PM

      Of course, art friends have known each other before we even knew each other!

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  5. Martha RichardsonAugust 20, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    TFS Joanne. Finally have some time and I'm going to check out The Sketchbook Challenge & finish your classes ;)

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  6. GigglesAugust 20, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Thanks for all this yumminess!! So much inspiration at your blog and I can't wait to take your lettering course!! Did I ever tell you I love your blog....one of my favorites!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  7. LynnAugust 20, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Inspiration... oh yeah! Love, love, love everything you do! So wish I was going to CREATE with you... and create with you! ha! Have a great time in Chicago. Can't wait to see what you do there!

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  8. Kathryn ZbrzeznyAugust 20, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    I just love your sketchbook! Wow. I try to journal every day, but I did want to draw more. It looks like watercolor on your beautiful pages, but are those markers you use?

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    1. joanne sharpeAugust 27, 2012 at 11:41 PM

      I use a Pitt pen and Sakura Koi watercolors in these journals.

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  9. Dawn HartiganAugust 20, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Joanne,
    Thanks for sharing. I am just about to finish your letter love class and I have learned so much. It has taken me all summer to fit it in here and there and mull over all the techniques. I am teaching at a summer art camp at the local YMCA . I alway do sketchbooks the first week. It relaxes the kids and gets them to loosen up with me and each other - drawing is like that. Tomorrow I am going to show them a simplified version of your painted paper technique. I know they will LOVE doing it. Thanks again for being such a generous sharing teacher.

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  10. Healing WomanAugust 23, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    Love your sketchbook/journal. Your calligraphy is tops. Love the colors splashed throughout as well.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 27, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    How fabulous are you? I'd say very! Beautiful work, beautiful lady.

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  12. Karyl HowardAugust 28, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for the wonderful classes and all of your spirit!

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  13. Carol B.August 28, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    So Cool! I can always come here for such great inspiration!

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