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Practicing observational drawing. Continuous contour line drawing of a man I do not know. I bet he has some amusing stories.

… for me right now.

Watercolor and India ink on cold press cotton paper.

Winding down with a little watercolor fun.

Watercolor doodle fun in my sketchbook.

My completed 100 day project all in one place. 4"x4" - watercolor

I’m 32 days into a 100 day project of little paintings to reclaim moments of creative joy with no strings attached – a daily reminder of what made me want to be an “artist” in the first place. I’m posting daily on my Instagram account @stephdillondesign

Designed some new cards expressing my current outlook

When I grow up I want to draw pictures that make people smile. -Stephanie

My painted interpretation of a large quilt my grandma made and stitched by hand decades ago using upcycled shirts. It’s gotten a lot of use and is showing the wear and tear that a well loved quilt will show on a long enough timeline. Still, I can’t bring myself to put it away for long. While a piece of me thinks I should keep it safe and preserved, my grandma is a practical woman that likes knowing something she made is getting good use. A sentiment I can appreciate. And so, maybe I can extend it’s life through watercolor.

It was absolutely necessary that I sit still and paint today and here are the unfinished results so far.

Drawn in procreate.

Working with watercolor and India ink.

Drawn in Procreate.

A page from my sketchbook: Watercolor, ink, and acrylic paint.

Another wobbly neighborhood. Focusing on color and composition and leaving behind perfect perfective and detail. Ultimately, putting fun first in my personal work moving forward.