Collections
Sometimes in my journal classes, I'll have my students look around for certain objects that interest them and paint several. It's a way of "collecting" things we like. Some of the collections have been stones, flower containers, ginger bread trim on cottages, windows, flags - just to name a few.
I have been "collecting" salt and pepper shakers everywhere I go. I do them in restaurants, even if I have done them before, or they are identical to some others. I guess I am collecting the experience more than the salt shakers. You'll find an even better variety in your friends' homes too.
If you're a little housebound (at least you're probably not out on the beach looking for stones) this time of year because of winter coming on, there are always things around you that are colorful and fun to sketch.
For example:
January - chairs, interiors
February - fabric folds, lace, patterns, curtains, tablecloths
March - perspective, buildings, streets, doorways
April - trees
May - figures - people and pets
June - lawn chairs, window boxes, planters
July - gardens, gates and fences
August - produce, farm markets, sunflowers
February - fabric folds, lace, patterns, curtains, tablecloths
March - perspective, buildings, streets, doorways
April - trees
May - figures - people and pets
June - lawn chairs, window boxes, planters
July - gardens, gates and fences
August - produce, farm markets, sunflowers
September - clouds, landscape,
October - fall vegetables
November - dishes, silverware, glassware, tablescapes
December - dinner ingredients, labels, bottles and jars
November - dishes, silverware, glassware, tablescapes
December - dinner ingredients, labels, bottles and jars
If you have some prompts, themes, or a series you have done, we would love to hear about it.