Let It Shine

I've had a sketch book for as long as I can remember. It isn't an art journal as in today's definition but my books are a type of journal in that it shows a  timeline of my life. My drawings depict how I was feeling and thinking at that particular period. Looking at the pictures always sends me down memory lane. So a couple of years ago I bought an art journal/sketch book for my granddaughter and I love flipping through it with her and talking about her pictures. I can see an evolution in her work as her ability and techniques change. I only wish I had it sooner and had a few of her earlier works. Unfortunately those are no where to be found. That's one of the great things about her art journal. For the most part  Faith's drawings are neatly contained in one compact place - not loose papers all over the house getting wrinkled, torn or lost. Not that she only draws in her book. She normally reserves her art journal for times she wants to put extra effort...

It's a new year. All the holiday fuss is done til next Christmas.  Need a little relaxation? Want something for free? Here you go! What can I say? I just love giving you a freebie now and then.  This is a simple but pretty mandala. I haven't had a chance to color this one yet so let me know how it turns out for you. Relax, color and find your happy place. POST A COMMENT I love to read your opinions and comments. It makes my day a little bit brighter. My apologies, all anonymous comments are deleted due to an excessive amount of spam.

Hi there chicky poos. I have a treat for you today.  I've been pretty busy creating new coloring pages and I thought it's about time a share a freeby with you. How does that sound? Free is always a good thing. Right? I hope you like my pirate sugar skull. He's just in time for Halloween. So grab your markers, pencils and crayons. Sit back relax and get your coloring on! Featured Post Yehaw!!! I am so excited and grateful to have my Sugar Skull featured at Bowdabra's Feature Friday. Please Leave a Comment I love to read your opinions and comments. It makes my day.  Bye for now.  Wishing you the best, Darlene My apologies, all anonymous comments are deleted due to an excessive amount of spam.

I've had several people tell me how much they love the way that I colored  the cat from this POST  so I thought I would show you how it's done. I use a technique called colour layering. It's actually very simple when working on this type of drawing. Let's get started. Colour Layering I used three different coloured markers. Fuchsia, peacock blue and yellow. I started with my favorite colour - the pink marker. I applied the colour by making dots.  I varied the density of the dots to create dark and light areas. The pink covers the majority of the designs because I am using it as the base colour. I next added yellow to the flower outline borders. I didn't take a picture of this step because it is pretty basic solid colouring. The third step is to add the blue to the flowers the same way as the pink was applied. This is called stippling. *** Stippling is the creation of a pattern simulating varying degrees of solidity ...

I am super excited to introduce my very first coloring book. It's taken me forever but I finally finished and it's ready to post at my Etsy Shop . This is the cover. I hope you get a chance to stop by the shop. I'd be so grateful if you would tell everyone about my book. Comment. Share. Let me know what you think. In the mean time, I have this pretty little mandala for you to color. It isn't in the book but it is made in the same style. It's free. Just click on the image then download it. You can print it as often as you like. POST A COMMENT I love to read your opinions and comments. It makes my day.  My apologies, all anonymous comments are deleted due to an excessive amount of spam. Bye for now.  Wishing you the best, Darlene

Before we know it, Father's Day will be here. To help the kids commemorate the occasion I created these five Father's Day Coloring Pages. Feel free to print and share.  POST A COMMENT I love to read your opinions and comments. It makes my day a little bit brighter.  My apologies, all anonymous comments are deleted due to an excessive amount of spam. Bye for now.  Wishing you the best, Darlene FEATURED I am so excited and honored. My Father's Day printables have been featured at Hit Me with Your Best Shot. Click HERE to see the other featured posts.

Please Share the Love In the middle of March 2014 I shared with you, the  benefits of having a hobby . At the same time I shared my newest hobby. You can check it out  HERE . Since then I've been busy drawing and coloring. I even added a few pictures to my Etsy Shop.  Right now I am working on a coloring book. I am super excited and nervous. I'm hoping I'll have worked up  the courage to share the book by the time it's finished. In the meantime I have a couple of free Easter coloring pages for you.  Here they are . . .  I hope you stop by and check out my other colouring pages  at my Etsy Shop  HERE . Maybe fav a few? Well that's it for today. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed your time with me.  If you did, please feel free to share the love or opt to follow along on one of the social media platforms.  LET'S CONNECT Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on google_follow Share...

Do you like to color? I hope so. It's a great way to relax with many therapeutic benefits. I created this coloring page with you in mind. I hope you enjoy it. Feel free to share it with anyone and everyone. Didn't get enough coloring in? Take a look at the coloring pages at my Etsy Shop HERE . LET'S CONNECT Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on google_follow Share on pinterest SHARE THE LOVE Share on twitter Share on facebook Share on google_plusone_share Share on pinterest_share More Sharing Services 36 POST A COMMENT I love to read your opinions and comments. It makes my day a little bit brighter.  My apologies, all anonymous comments are deleted due to an excessive amount of spam. Wishing You a Wonderful Week.

Please Share the Love In the middle of March 2014 I shared with you, the  benefits of having a hobby . At the same time I shared my newest hobby. You can check it out  HERE . Since then I've been busy drawing and colouring. I finally have the courage to post my newest creations at my Etsy Shop and give you a free coloring page.  First a sample from my shop. And now as promised is a free coloring page for Halloween. I created this fun little coloring page in time for Halloween/Fall.  Feel free to take a copy for yourself or for a friend. Color it any way you wish. And most importantly - have fun.  I hope you stop by and check out my other coloring pages. Maybe fav a few? :) Well that's it for today. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed your time with me.  Bye for now.  Wishing you the best, Darlene ***************************************************************** I've been featured!  ...