Wednesday 28 September 2011

Keeping a Sketchbook

I keep two sketchbooks.
One is for ideas for painting.
The second is one I use to write poetry and doodle a related picture.

I write the haiku and then draw.
These coloured pencil drawings are not meant for me to make paintings from, but do serve to help me meditate.


This is a very special bistro set bought for me by a dear friend in Texas, so its the ideal place to sit back and meditate. 



The coloured pencil wrap was also a present from the same friend, beautifully hand crafted by Tonya at Hillbilly Handiworks, HERE



When the haiku is written and the drawing complete, I sit back and ponder..



Here are a couple of snippets for you to see:

the front page


and the haiku :

Silent as the stone
Sit with me in peacefulness
Drinking in the sun.



I hope you've enjoyed this peek into my meditative sketchbook.

10 comments:

  1. Morning Pat! I love a peek in people's stuff! Love the sketchbooks and the haiku!

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  2. I love seeing other artists sketchbooks...great to see how you work. That looks a lovely spot in your garden.

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  3. Thanks, Judy, glad you loved them xx

    Thank you Ann. It is a lovely spot and just right for sitting peacefully on a summer's day xx

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  4. Lovely bistro set. Small and compact. I like the color pencils wrap. It is convenient for travel or in the garden. Even though I had just looked at her site. She makes beautiful things. Your haiku is simple and well done.

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  5. Pat, your peek into your sketchbook is wonderful, thank you so much for sharing. And I love your little poems as well. xx Dion.

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  6. Love your sketchbook. That colored pencil wrap is great!!!

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  7. What a neat idea, Pat! And I enjoyed your haiku. Very relaxing indeed.

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  8. most definitely enjoyed it. thanks for sharing it with us

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  9. Thanks for the 'peek' you know I love all your work... checked out the work on your house, and I love that staircase. hugs, BJ

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  10. I just loved this post. Seeing where you live and your sketchbook,plus a sneak look inside...it makes me feel like I know you even more.

    I haven't been a good communicative friend lately and I am sorry about that. I am trying to find a way to do better.xx

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