365 Sketchbook http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598 AlainaintheSky I was going to start a sketchbook project, either on January 1st or on my birthday (Janaury 18th) that's to draw a sketch every day for a year! I want to improve on my drawing abilities and it seems like a good way to do it. I'm worried about sticking to it and following through all year, but I'm going to try. Who's with me? Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:00:14 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1013373 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1013373 comit Oh my gosh! this is just what i need! i was originally going to do this for december but i got lazy and never did it =/ lol but i would be worried about only getting through like two months but what the heck, I'M IN!! Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:59:32 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1013882 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1013882 comit Oh my gosh! this is just what i need! i was originally going to do this for december but i got lazy and never did it =/ lol but i would be worried about only getting through like two months but what the heck, I'M IN!! Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:59:41 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1013883 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1013883 lthamer Hi AlainainthSky Hi comit I'm interested in trying this. I have several things going on at one time. It will get my creative juices flowing. Will touch base with you weekly if that is okay. Happy writing, reading, and drawing. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:27:42 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1015478 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1015478 adivineeternity If you want to make it the full year, you'll have to make it 366 days. 2012 is a Leap Year! :-) I'm considering doing this, only with photography. I've got 21.5 more hours to decide. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:24:54 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1017319 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1017319 Demagis Sketching every day is a hard thing to do. I think I'll give it another go this year :) Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:56:56 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1018631 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1018631 ArtsyGal I am so in!!!!!!! I probably will be a day behind because I won't do one for today, but I'll do two tomorrow:) (Or is that cheating?) Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:29:21 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1020227 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1020227 egyptianprincess12 I'm in! By the way, Alainainthesky. Look at that purple bar under your username. LOOK AT IT. You wrote a novel in a month. You did what over half of the people on NaNoWriMo completed. So I figure that if you wrote a novel in a month, then you can draw one thing per day. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:23:37 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1021540 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1021540 ArtsyGal Oh, and does this mean just various doodling or actual basic finished sketches? :) Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:35:24 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1021868 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1021868 celticxwolf I'm doing this! :) My plan is to pick out the things I am worst at drawing (so usually avoid) and make myself work on one of those things every day. Sticking with it will definitely be an issue for me, but every January I say I'm going to improve at art and every December I look back and see little to no improvement, so this is going to be the year I don't fail. Like egyptianprincess12 said, if we can write 50k in a month, we can do 365 sketches in a year! Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:50:23 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1021936 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1021936 gbjazzman I'm totally done with this. I need to get better with sticking with actually doing artwork, ya know. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:22:43 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1022100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1022100 akizakura Definitely need to work on my art. I thought about this, then I thought there was no way and pushed my goal back to two sketches a week, but with a group of others giving it a go, I think I will too! Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:11:43 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1022918 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1022918 -Katlyn- I've never finished a drawing before, but now I'm tempted.... *ponders* Yes. I'll do a variation. Seeing as I'm trying to read over 100 books in a year while doing a NaNo each month, I think I will try to finish one drawing a week. ^^; Heh. Now the question is if I'm drawing my own thing or drawing from a referance. I.I ....I've never drawn something on my own before. What should I do?? :s It's daunting, even /thinking/ about drawing something that I've never seen! Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:21:30 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1026502 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1026502 ArtsyGal So, I know it is only day 3, but how is everyone doing? I've only got 2 because I only found out about this Sunday night. So far I've done one graphic type drawing with markers, and today's is a pencil sketch. Are you going for super finished or something relaxing and fun and not worrying about it being perfect? Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:42:13 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1026763 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1026763 Earthsick Omfg, I want to do this. When my hands are okay again. :) Might as well start a new blog for this as I don't want to litter my lj or dA account with sketches xD Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:30:43 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1028877 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1028877 Lilia Sparks Could you guys scan some of your stuff to a website or blog and maybe share some of it on here (via links)? I can't draw worth beans, but I love to look at it! Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:53:56 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1044671 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1044671 lthamer I was so behind a couple of days ago, but then I started drawing pictures of my Na No 2011 novel and now I’m caught up. It is a combination of thumbnails sketches and set up scenes to be drawn. Thanks for the inspiration this is great fun, but I know I will get behind again I’m sure. Hope everyone else is having fun as well. Happy writing, drawing, and reading LT Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:36:17 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1051642 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1051642 tree of a different color Oh man! I wish I saw this earlier! That sounds awesome! Maybe I will do a haiku a day instead because I did start an art journal recently however I have not done that in a while either. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:03:20 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1061455 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1061455 Mikki This sounds like a good idea, I'm starting late though lol but I really need to improve my drawing skills, because I suck at drawing -__- I'm gonna start on the 18th :D Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:16:51 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1065474 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1065474 Laure This sounds like a great idea. I'm an illustration major, so I do a fair bit of drawing during the semester, but not much for fun or practice, and I tend to not lift a pencil on vacation. I should try being more disciplined about it. I'll be coming in late for this (story of my life, lol) but I'm going to give it a shot. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:31:23 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1068080 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1068080 skinnyjeansandicecream I might consider doing this, even though i'm over halfway into the month, haha. But I've been wanting to improve my drawing skills, and this should definitely do that! I'm awful at making things realistic, so that's something I need to work on. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:02:22 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1072795 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1072795 AlainaintheSky Hi, everyone! Sorry, I've been busy with starting the new semester and getting into the swing of things. I've kept up with the 365 days so far! Day 29 today for me. It's past midnight, so I could draw something. How's everyone else's month so far? Anything especially remarkable? Any big plans for drawings/sketching coming up? Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:23:01 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1099366 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1099366 ArtsyGal Going pretty well - though the farther the month progressed I realized my sketches have kind of slacked off, so I've got to start doing them earlier in the day. (And not an hour or so before bed:) I'm still a day behind because of starting a day late, but I figure I could catch up really quick. So far I've done a couple landscape sketches, which I don't do. . . . at all. . . . so at least I've been making myself do some things I'm not really comfortable with. And I did a fashion sketch I'm pretty happy with:) Plans. . . um, not really, although I've done two cartoon sketches with the same character, so he might show up again here and there:D I've got to get my butt in gear though and start doing both my sketches <em>and</em> the illustrations I'm supposed to do instead of one or the other. ((Just a small side note, there's a thread over on Artisans called 100 sketches 100 days, so a little different than what we're doing. But they're talking about starting a ProBoard so everyone can share some sketches and prompts. Just if anyone is interested:) Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:04:14 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1101546 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1101546 I_Just_Want_To_Fly I sketch everyday without trying. I go crazy if I can't draw or write or even compose a teeny bit of music (I call these little bits of creativity leaks "Symphominis." It's such a fun word :D) just so that the forces of imagination don't consume me. So I'm set :D Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:43:58 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1104591 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1104591 akizakura I've kept up on and off. Taking an art class really helps. Although I've still got a lot of improvement ahead of me, I can see progress little by little. It's good to see y'all are keeping up as well. Good luck everyone! Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:23:29 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1189425 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1189425 S.E. Marshall OMG I am totally joining you on this! I love drawing and I have tons of pictures to draw (i'm hopeless without something to look off of) but I'm totally going to do this! I'm In! Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:11:03 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1089590 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1089590 comit sorry, didn't mean to post twice... Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:08 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1013884 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1013884 ArtsyGal Pick something you really enjoy to draw and try come up with something without looking at a reference photo. Or do a simple sketch of small things, like a leaf or and eye or something like that. But don't worry, you'll do great and there isn't anything wrong with using references:) Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:40:26 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1026757 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1026757 akizakura Gah, fell behind a few days so I've been playing catch-up today. I definitely have a lot to work on in terms of improving, but it's fun so far. I'm more relaxed about how finished these have to be, but I'd like to push at least a few to that point where I can post them online. How about you? Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:39:20 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1041961 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1041961 ArtsyGal I'm behind too, I missed the first day, and then yesterday. (I remembered and was going to do one, but then I got sucked into a new book and completely forgot about it!) So I'll be doing some catchup this week as well. I'm not focusing too much on how finished they are (though once I get into them I keep tweaking and tweaking:) because, at the moment, I'm more set on setting the habit of drawing everyday, as well as trying my hand at things I don't usually do. (Case in point, my second drawing was a lighthouse on top of a sea cliff, never done one before but I like it:) Since I think I'm going to have trouble thinking up things for a whole year I've now got a jar sitting on the table with slips of paper so my family can add suggestions, when I get stuck I'm going to pull one out and do whatever is on it:) I have a feeling that it will help improve not only my quick sketching abilities but also other points that I have trouble with, simply because I'm forcing myself to expand away from my comfort zone:D Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:07:36 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1044503 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1044503 ArtsyGal Yay!!! Welcome:) Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:06:27 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1089812 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/48598?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1089812