Chicago art print from detailed hand drawn for collectible decor, original art by Ipan. (Art print on De Goya Art paper 200gsm. Item without frame. Dimension 20.3 x 25.4 cm / 8 x 10 inch.). This drawing is from my Skyscraper Ball series consisting cities around the world, originally made by hand drawn with a black fine liner pen on paper. You can check other city designs also available here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ipandyline?section_id=24441850 Inspired by skyscrapers that make up the Chicago skyline, this artwork features Chicago River that cuts through the city, The Bean (Cloud Gate), some building from downtown area with two of the tallest buildings there: Willis Tower and Trump International Hotel And Tower rising on the opposite side of the ball, all these city's major sight summarized in a dynamic spiked ball, a playful piece of Chicago for your home's urban art decor. The item will be packed carefully with cardboard and shipped with Pos Indonesia International, and will take about 9-14 days for delivery, depending on your location. Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs. ___________________________ I accept drawing commissions or custom request! Please don't hesitate to contact me for inquiries! Thanks for stopping by! ____________________________ Artworks are intended for personal use only, please do not share these files or use them for any commercial purposes.
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Until last week I’d never met fellow sketcher Yves Damin, as he is based in Paris. Then I got a Facebook message, saying he was coming to the UK and would be visiting family in Sheffield. He asked if I would like to meet up, so we could do some sketching together. Liz Steel came to visit once and […]
Idea for transit boulevard drawn in the waning hours of a design charrette, as onlookers watched...pressure!
Asmir Begovic of Chelsea during the Chelsea Official Team Group at the Cobham Training Ground on September 13, 2016 in Cobham, England.
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I hopped on over to artist Oliver Jeffers's website yesterday after seeing this post on all the mountains . I've been a fan of Mr. Jeffe...
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'What can I draw?' The answer may be below. This list should inspire you as it has 100 ideas. Like most activities, drawing improves if you keep doing it.
This weeks ZIA at "iamthdiva" is courtesy of Pennyb who resides in Republic of South Africa where on 12 October they have Bandana Day, which is run by the Sunflower Fund in support of the SA Bone Marrow Registry for people suffering from leukemia. Please click on the link for more info... Time to shine... Thanks for stopping by!!
I had so much fun creating the layouts for my February Scrapbook Club. We will be working with the NEW CHELSEA GARDEN papers and embellishments. These papers are GORGEOUS! Perfect for family, weddings, birthdays....etc! Kits to Go are available. I will mail your kit to you,copmplete with color photos and instructions. Postage costs will be added to your total. I am also able to PRE-CUT all the paper pieces (for an added cost) so all you have to do is assemble your pages. If you prefer a pre-cut kit please let me know. Order your kit on/before FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9th. FEBRUARY SCRAPBOOK CLUB “CHELSEA GARDEN” Kit BASIC KIT: $49.00 *Chelsea Garden Paper Pack *Chelsea Garden Complements *Chelsea Garden Dots & Gems *Silver Shimmer Trim *(6) Junipfer Cardstock Sheets *(12) Pewter Cardstock Sheets *White Twine OPTIONAL ADD-ON PRODUCTS: *Marvy Black Journaling Pen: $3.75 *3-D Foam Tape or DOTS: $6.90 STAMP OF THE MONTH: Sunny Thoughts set of 13
Artistic burnout is a problem many artists experience at some point in their career. If you’ve never experienced it, then consider yourself lucky. But if you have, I wanted to talk a little bit about it as someone who has been there. Let’s be honest, art is a pretty awesome career. We’re extremely fortunate to get paid to do something we really love. It’s a wonderful thing to be able to turn a hobby into a career, and something I am truly grateful for. But like any career, sometimes it’s stressful and difficult, and it requires a lot of effort. It can be frustrating when that thing you used to do for fun in your free time becomes the thing that is causing you stress. It’s the one unfortunate side effect of turning your hobby into your job. Sometimes you’re just not going to enjoy it. It’s worth noting that no matter what there are going to be jobs you don’t love. That in itself is not burnout. It’s just one of those things you have to deal with, especially early in your career. I’d consider burnout to be when you just aren’t enjoying art in general, and don’t even feel motivated to work on personal projects that used to inspire you. When you’re in the midst of artistic burnout, it feels like a truly awful thing. When I experienced it I remember being worried that I would never enjoy art again. I was unhappy that the hobby I once loved wasn’t giving me the same kind of joy that it used to. I can only speak as to my own experiences, but for me, it did eventually pass, and I wanted to share some tips on how to get through it. 1. Ask yourself if this is really what you want. I feel like this is an important first step if you’re finding yourself feeling miserable about art for any extended period of time. Sometimes people get stuck with the idea that if you’re good at, and enjoy art, it has to be your career. It doesn’t. I have many friends who are extremely talented and I have every confidence they could be professional artists if they chose, but they’ve chosen to keep art as a hobby because they realized that’s what they really wanted. This is okay. It’s your life and only you can decide what will truly make you happy. Deciding not to go into art is not a failure. That said, if you’re doubting your career path because you’re worried you’re not good enough, you probably want to take some more time to work on improving your skills and try to develop more confidence in your abilities before deciding it’s not an option for you. I could write paragraphs on how to deal with self-doubt as an artist so I’ll save that for another time, but if it’s not self-doubt, and just a problem of art as a career just not making you happy the way you thought it would, know that you can make the choice to do something else instead. If, after taking some time to think about it, you decide you really do want to continue a career in art, but are still suffering from burnout, hopefully some of the following will help. 2. Take a break. I’ll preface this by saying I know this isn’t always an option. Bills have to get paid, but if you have this option I really recommend it. It’s true that the more you work at your craft the faster you will improve but I think too many artists get stuck with the notion that they have to draw Every. Single. Day. with no breaks ever. Everyone needs a break once in a while. If you work a studio job, use some of your vacation time. If you freelance and can afford it, try to set a little time aside where you’re not taking any new projects. Vacations don’t have to be expensive trips to exotic locations. Sometimes what you really need is a “staycation.” Read a book, play video games, watch TV, cook, hang out with friends and family, whatever sounds fun and relaxing to you, just take a little time not doing any art. Sometimes this is all you need to feel refreshed and ready to dive back in. 3. Cultivate non-art hobbies. Somewhat in line with the above, a big source of burnout is the fact that turning a hobby into a career often means you spend all day doing art for work and then spend more time doing art after work, because art is what you always did in your free time. Some people can keep this up without issue but again, sometimes you just need a break. If you’re not feeling motivated to draw for fun in your spare time, try exploring other hobbies to give yourself a break. Gardening, reading, gaming, cooking, hiking, television, knitting, spending time with friends, there are dozens of options! Figure out what sounds most interesting to you. After a while you may find you miss working on personal art and will be able to get back to it. Finding a good work-art, personal-art, non-art-activity balance can be difficult, but it really helps. 4. Seek out inspiration. Art does not happen in a vacuum so it’s important to figure out what inspires you and seek it out regularly. Music, nature, films, books, life experiences, and other artists’ work are some common sources of inspiration. I find I’m most inspired after looking at work by the artists I admire so I try to look at some new art every day. Keep a list of watched artists on DeviantArt or another site, check posts on Tumblr, blogs curated on Feedly, or another preferred blog-reading platform, etc. I also recommend keeping a Pintrest folder or folder on your computer filled with your favorite pieces so you can look at them whenever you need a dose of inspiration. 5. Make time for personal art. This may work best after doing the previous steps, since during burnout you may not feel motivated to work on personal art. But once you’ve found a way to recharge and get your inspiration back, make sure to occasionally allow yourself time to do art just for fun. When your art is only done for work, for other people, it can sometimes be easy to forget why you enjoyed doing it in the first place. If you find yourself struggling to come up with ideas, I find a good practice is to keep a list of ideas for future use. As soon as you come up with an idea, jot it down so you don’t forget. Even if you don’t have time to work on it right at that moment, you’ll have it saved for later when you do have some time. Again, it’s hard to find the right balance between working on personal art after work, and giving yourself a break from art, but try to find what works for you. 6. Consider a change. Sometimes burnout can be the result of an extended period of time spent doing work you really don’t enjoy. If your current job is making you hate art, it might be time to look for a new one. The art industry is filled with a lot of different options: animation, concept art, picture books, comics, product illustration, graphic design, interface design, etc. There are studio jobs and freelance. Maybe even staying in the same field, but at a different studio is the answer. Consider whether a change of pace might be just what you need and then start taking the steps to make that change happen. This may take some time, but it’s really worth it if you can find a job you love. 7. Know that it may come and go. There are likely going to be periods in your career where you are over-the-moon in love with art, and periods where you just really want a break. Making the most of the times you are very inspired, and coming up with a good strategy for how to get through the times you’re not will help keep those periods of burnout shorter and less distressing. My longest burnout lasted several years on-and-off, as a result of art school stress combined with a long time spent working at jobs that weren’t really the type of art that interested me. I followed all the strategies above at various times, in various orders, and finally got to a point where I started to really enjoy art again. These days I’m incredibly inspired and excited about it most of the time, but I do still have the occasional day where I’m just not feeling the inspiration and need to recharge. If you’re in the midst of burnout, hang in there! It won’t last forever!
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There are a lot of things to do in Chester, from the historic city walls to the stunning streets. Here's a guide to a lovely day out.
