I’ve been hard at work on this drawing. I’m pretty sure I’ll be finished with it by the 28th of July.
I reworked the mouth several times and I still don’t have it right, but I have time (sort of). There are many, many more layers to put on and half as many to take off.
I pressed ‘Like’ for the Minnesota State Fair on Facebook, so I get updates on what’s going on when, what band is playing on the different stages, what new ‘deep fried’ food will be introduced, etc. There are a few things that I always have to do at the Great Minnesota Get Together:
1) eat a corn dog
2) have a strawberry malt in the building that has the butter sculptures
3) wander through the 4H building
4) drool over the different art media in the Fine Art building
5) see all the animals
I follow some Art Blogs, and have since been inspired by one in particular, http://portraitartistsblog.blogspot.com. I am in love with her drawing style. I don’t think I could ever hope to draw like her, but I vow to do my very best with the ability I have. So, when I saw that the deadline for submitting a Registration for the Art Exhibit was July 11, I decided that I had absolutely nothing to lose but some time put to good use finishing my drawing. I couldn’t decide between the drawing of Annie (which is unfinished) and the drawing of Ethan (which is also unfinished). I asked David for his opinion and he first said Annie, then changed his mind and picked Ethan, because he thought a little boy with a fishing pole would be a better subject than a dog. Good choice, because that was the one I really wanted to finish.
I was going to my sister’s cabin on July 11th to assess the storm damage they recently got and almost forgot about the deadline. Something made me turn on my computer that morning…probably the thought that I would be without internet access for a couple of days. OH No!! I got the registration filled out, I sent it off, and I waited for my email reply that it was received, then off I went with my sister. (there was a LOT of tree damage and we had a great time)
I actually have until July 28th to finish it and I certainly hope I don’t do my usual and wait until the very last moment. I’m not up to putting myself through that much needless stress anymore, so I WILL be getting back to it tomorrow. I’m hoping it will be chosen to exhibit, but I’m not really expecting it. (it sure would be awesome though) I’ll be keeping my fingers and toes crossed anyway!
