Doodle Directory Giveaway

I am so excited to share this with you.  I haven’t worked on my doodle directory in a few years. Recently I finished another 60 doodle images that make the 6th set in my doodle directory series. I've done a few simple drawings in this set which I haven't included in previous sets.



I’ll show you a little behind the scenes drawing as these doodles came together.



If you’ve been following my Instagram account then you’ve probably seen these before.



But it’s fun to revisit them here.



I find that as I’m working on my bigger projects like my Ballerina and Diver and since I can’t (or won’t) lug these drawings to work or on vacation. That doodling in my small moleskine, keeps me sane and happy.  My hand still gets line practice and my head stays in the game with colors and shapes.  And as far as my drawing goes…..doodling has definitely helped…..hands down



I am influenced by so many artists out there.  And half of them probably don’t even claim the label “Artist”.



I’ve seen a ton of wonderful doodle work on Instagram, by fellow doodlers, illustrators, painters, watercolorists, art journallers, and zentangle people. 



So much inspiration!!  Instagram has a whole community of artsy-doodley interactive and like minded folks.



Artists are a sensitive lot….but we have to get over that and show our work.  I’m not one for “closet artistry”.   It’s amazing the motivation and suggestions that people give from blog post feedback and instagram sharing. 



I’ve worked more in photoshop on this last set.  I wanted the colors more consistent.



Photo-editing is a must if you want to put these kind of things up for sale.



Now, back to the GIVEAWAY!  Just a couple of things to qualify.

• Please follow my Instagram account …. Eden921
• You must comment on the Giveaway Post over there
• Contest Closes Feb 28 midnight
• I’ll post the winner on March 1 (on Instagram)

That’s it.  Pretty easy.  And just because I can….I’d like to offer a discount in my etsy shop for the full set as well.

That’s 60 4x6 prints with 6 doodle squares on each print.  An amazing 360 separate doodles.
Just use code DOODLEFUN for a 30% discount.



Prints come as above.  As 4x6 pictures.
Enjoy your doodling and Good Luck!!

Small….Random….Projects

Even though I haven’t been posting much here….I’m still infatuated with color!!



So, I started on more Doodles for my Doodle Directory prints.





My 5 x 8 moleskines are perfect for sectioning off 8 squares and then taking this with me anywhere.



Since I’m still pretty unsure of myself with watercolors…..



A small floral project wasn’t too intimidating.



Seeing so many interesting people doing yoga over on instagram these days…..this inspired me to sketch this pose from @day1yoga….(I really wanted to do a graphite sketch, but unfortunately I didn’t have all my graphite pencils or my blending stumps!)



So….I adapted.



And since I was adapting, I might as well play some too!!  Here Life is Imitating Art!!  Haha



And, since I’m into bracelets too, I scored this hamsa bracelet at 65% off recently!!  Thought it went well with my drawing



Even doodled a bit in my baby moleskine (3 x 5).


Well, there you have it!  Although small….they each served a purpose!! Anyone else leaning toward smaller projects these days?

It’s a SALE….Doodle Directory

Well, I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas.  I know I did .   And in the spirit of Christmas I’m offering a sale in my etsy shop. 



My 50 doodle directory prints will be 50% off (while supplies last). Make sure you use the coupon code 50Sale at check out.



I include these idea prints with every purchase.



If you need a Kick-start…..Jump-start….Push….to get you drawing again.  This directory of different doodles ought to help.

5th Set of Doodle Directory….on Sale in etsy

                 “S” is for SALE!!

Sometimes it’s a hard choice….do I doodle my alphabet or do I doodle my directory???



I was running out of doodle ideas until I read this comment from jinxxxygirl (thank you Deb)

6 There are so many doodles out there waiting to be put to paper that your doodle directory could be never ending!
on this post.  And I realized she was right!

In honor of this 5th set being released, I thought I should have a sale.  Now until June 4th, you can get my Doodle Directory prints for 33% off.  

Pricing List:

• 1 Set-   $8.99   (10 prints)  Sale $5.93
• 5 Sets- $24.99  (50 prints) Sale $16.50

Use Coupon Code DOODLE33 when you check out at my ETSY store and you’ll get the sale price plus shipping and handling.

Have a safe and Happy Memorial Day :D

Doodle Directory….Set 5

I completed Set 4 three months ago.  Wow!  That means this group of ten prints took me as long to complete.  Well, I must confess, I didn’t really work on it much, just between projects and all. 

Lots of pictures coming, be FOREWARNED.  Above is print 41.



Next, Print 42.



Here’s 43….



Then there’s 44….



And now Print 45….



Can’t leave out #46.



Some of my favorite designs here in Print 47.



Some visual interest in #48.



#49….the monitor in the background definitely did not hold its true colors in this picture.



And last…but not least….Number 50!

These will be available in my etsy shop as soon as I get my act together.  I’ll let you know.

Doodle Directory Set 4

 

I just finished Set 4 of my Doodle Directory.  I’ve got them all printed out and ready to go!  I made up a couple little IDEA prints to go out with anyone that orders a set.  Hopefully this will be just what is needed to kick start your doodling!  Because we all know what it feels like to sit there….finally have some time to play….and stare at an empty page.  Yep, been there before! 



These are so addictive to make and use…. really!  I can’t help myself but to color them in.  I’m growing quite used to these 4x6 index prints.  They are great for you “Grab-n-Go” types.  I’ve spent many an hour (or 2,3,4) at a sporting event or in a car pool line, and sometimes my brain is done reading!  You see….I’m not the best person at dealing with boredom!  I can’t stand it and it can’t stand me!!  Feelings are mutual!  The best thing about these prints are, I don’t have to be plugged in, powered up, or pilfering thru a design book to find inspiration!  They fit right inside the pocket of my 5x8 moleskine.  So, I always have them with me.  Bliss!

Oh, before I forget…..I’m running a sale….25% off the prints….So that breaks down to:

Pricing List:

• 1 Set-   $8.99  (10 prints)    SALE $6.74
• 2 Sets- $14.99  (20 prints)  SALE $11.24
• 3 Sets- $18.99  (30 prints)  SALE $14.24
• 4 Sets- $21.99  (40 prints)  SALE $16.49

*price does not include shipping

Just remember to use code DOODLE25.  Code will expire March 1.

My SHOP link is… Here
The SET 4 link is…Here

Still at it….

I’m about half-way thru with set 4 of the Doodle Directory….it’s getting a little complicated, because I don’t want to repeat any previous patterns…..it is amazing how just one or two different line additions can change the whole look of a pattern. 



When doodle directory inspiration is asleep.  I'll work on my alphabet.



My absolute favorite part of doodling is when it’s in this stage…..roughed in….not colored in all the way.  It’s here that I have to force myself to not just grab my favorite colors to work with…and try to work with other color combos…and sometimes I’m pleasantly surprised!  



Since the Sharpies and the Bic’s are all waterproof and permanent….I thought it would be fun to actually draw on cotton…..Have to use my widest nib markers here because that cotton is real thirsty. 



This is very s.l.o.w……going…..That cotton likes to wiggle as I apply the ink…Ugh!!  Possibly I just need to actually use “fabric-friendly” markers…..but I don’t want that pudgy stuff or shiny ink.  I do like the way this looks once dried.

For some further encouragement to “try this at home”, you’ve got to check out this lady- Alisa Burke and see what she does with fabric design.  I think I found who I want to be when I grow up! LOL!

Have you tried decorating clothes?  What’s your experience?  Is there a good brand of fabric markers that I should consider?  …..do tell…… :)