The Force Awakens

Wow it has been a long time and no blog posts.  I'm not that surprised though.  Consistent journal writing has never been easy for me.  Perhaps a photo journal would be more likely to succeed, though I imagine it would become quite repetitive.

Oh well...I will get a brilliant idea someday.  I hope.

With the new movie getting closer, I have been hyped about anything Star Wars.  I guess it was only a matter of time, my attention is always shifting from one interest to another.

Doodle Time! Yoda as The Hermit

Kanan - Marvel Comics

My bounty hunter in Star Wars: The Old Republic

Child of Light

I recently purchased the game Child of Light from the Steam Summer Sale.
80% off?  How could I resist!?

It is about a young girl who awakens in a fairytale land that has been overcome by darkness.  The Queen of Night has stolen the sun, moon and stars.  In order to return home she must challenge the dark creatures that plague the lands and defeat the queen.

The art was what attracted me to look at this game.  The art style is gorgeous.  I've only played for a short time but I'm enjoying it very much.  And so...I have inevitably been inspired to doodle.  Anything that inspires me to draw is definitely a great thing.  I am looking forward to continuing and seeing where the story goes.

Embracing Imperfections

I enjoy drawing with only pen or marker.  How freeing it is.  Pen cannot be erased like pencil.  If I make a mistake there is no fixing it.  You'd think this would add pressure but, oddly enough, it does not.  Pen-only drawings force me to release the need for perfection.  I make it work and most of the time I am very happy with the results.

Character Cards: Strong Hearted

Choose a character from a story you are very familiar with.  Draw a card for that character and reflect on how it might relate to the character.  

What does it say about them?

(Exercise from Tarot 101 by Kim Huggins)

Character: Luna Lovegood

Card: Three of Swords

Luna  is so quirky and positive on the outside, it might be easy to forget that she can hurt inside too.  She has been through difficult times.  She has experienced loss and heartbreak.  People tend to overlook her and she is constantly made fun of by her classmates.  She doesn't have many friends because she is so openly different.  I'm sure Luna feels lonely very often.  She doesn't show it but all those swords have got to hurt.  This girl does a good job overcoming this card.  She has a strong heart.  Despite all the negatives she manages to put on a good face.  She holds tightly to her individuality and perseveres.

April Showers...

The showers have begun...

The days of snow and ice have been replaced with rain.  It is expected to rain quite a bit this week.  I am perfectly okay with this.  I'm looking forward to the return of color and feeling the warmth of the sun again.  It finally feels like Spring is on the way!

Magpie Drawing by Me!