Severus Snape

Severus Snape is finished! Unless I decide it isn’t…

When dealing with values this dark photographs just don’t see all the subtle transitions.

Working on Snape’s coat and cloak is really pulling this whole drawing together. Much more than I would have thought earlier.

There will be just some mall adjustment on the dark mark next session then the rest of the drawing is going to be all about Snape’s cloak.

I’m excited to say that at this point, the doe is done. I’m not saying I won’t change it in the future but for now I’m happy.

Another short art morning but I see the end in sight for this drawing.

When a piece takes this long to figure out at some point you start second guessing your abilities.

I lowered the intensity of the doe for today’s session, I’m not sure it’s better so I’m going to move on and live with it for a while.

The doe is looking much more Patronus like after today’s session.

I feel that I’m on the right track now with the doe patronus. But it’s going to take a while to get right.

This is getting just a bit repetitive but anything worth wile is challenging at times.

Every so slowly I’m getting closer to what feels like the vision I want to communicate in the background of this drawing.

I’m struggling to clarify my vision of the background behind Snape both in my mind and on the paper.

Today’s art session is much the same as yesterday but I’m having some issues with creating what I see in my head.

I’m being true to my word and simplifying my posts for a while so I can focus on other projects.

I have some major projects going on right now so I’m making some transitions to how I work daily at least for the next couple weeks.

Life and art are magnificently connected and I’m always happy when I find yet another correlation between the two.

Another quick video and post today and this one is about having everything you need to be creative ready at hand.

This is going to be a quick one today. All I have for you is some basic advance of day to day, keep showing up and keep creating.

I didn’t have much time for my Snape drawing today but I still feel accomplished after the art session with some simple planning.

One of the best practices we can have to keep our motivation high is self compassion. Be your own teammate not competitor.

I read a wonderful quote today by Jim Rohn about motivation and finding that last number in the combination to passionate practice.

Ever since I read Why We Sleep I’ve focused on getting the best out of my creative power plant, sleep, and it’s changed my life.

I have two amazing realizations for you today, the first is about my drawing of Snape and the second is about how motive is the root of motivation.

Many posts I’ve talked about having the motivation, willpower and commitment to showing up on the hard days and today my commitment was tested.

I love this quote from Carlos Castaneda that shines some clarity on what it take to move from average to warrior every day of our lives.

I’m super excited this morning because I’ve had a tremendous moment of inspiration! Like lightning that has struck my brain.

I have three art tips in this post today, the first is knowing your materials, then the “Right Angle Study” and lastly is have your materials ready at hand.

I’ve started the next Fandom Fitness drawing and this one is of Severus Snape from Harry Potter.