Notebook Doodles

Scrolling through the lost pages among hundreds and more. So many words total I have thoroughly written since the younger years. I like the doodles that accompany the words. Those moments when you break from writing (whatever it be you write) and zone out through random markings. The photography is equally important. I shot these pictures in a pitch black room. The amount of energy brewing up towards my photography is an unstoppable force that moves me magnificently. The momentum is like none other. It is one of a kind, truly.

Art Loves: Gabriel Picolo's Ink Sketches

I came across an artist by the name of Gabriel Picolo during a session of exploration on Doodlers Anonymous. Gabriel does insanely outstanding work in his sketchbooks, and he has a pretty large following that adores his work as well. There is a vast amount of skilled detail throughout each piece he has created. His Instagram is packed full of sketches ranging from Miyazaki compilations to Maleficent. Of the ones I have shared, I think my favorite is the first piece. Seriously loving all the details included in this bearded hipster's hat. Truly a fantastical approach to reality, which is my preferred route of creation. 

I've included a few from Doodler's Anonymous, but they didn't have much of his work displayed. His true treasure can be found on his IG, which I am going to follow right now. He is a great inspiration to me as I love working in inks as well. I really am going to get more sketching done over the next few weeks.

Spending so much time on Doodlers Anonymous these last couple days has really kicked me back into drawing gear. I'm just not sure if I can afford to be, as my other artist personalities fight for attention. I was supposed to be in music composition mode once I shifted out of writing mode but I truly have very little control over which one takes the lead. But I do have control over the influence I absorb that tends to awaken the individual creators that reside within myself.

I've attempted naming them, just for the sake of organization, but I don't know, it gets too hard to keep up with. So I let the artist personalities name themselves. Perhaps I'll get into that another time. Back to the point...Gabriel Picolo is fricking amazing. Thank you for sharing your mind with the world! You are an inspiration.

Z

ArtLoves: Nicolas Jolly

Per my newly instated morning routine, I give God thanks for providing me another opportunity to pursue happiness in this world. I then pry my eyes open with the light from my iPhone. I commence my Pinterest scroll in search of something pretty or inspiring. This morning, I came across a French artist by the name of Nicolas Jolly. As I surveilled his boards, I discovered truly great artwork. I found that Jolly's art is full of detail, skill and marvel. From what I've seen so far, his work includes engaging ink drawings, acrylics and watercolors. 

Click To Visit Nicolas Jolly Website

Random "I Didn't Know" Fact

The French government awards medals to honor families that have raised several children successfully. It's called the Médaille de la Famille française, or Medal of the French Family. There's a bronze medal for those raising four or five children. Then there's the silver for six or seven children. And finally the gold medal for parents of eight or more children. There are of course conditions that must apply to receive this award. I found this to be quite interesting indeed. Tis all for now.

Zeez