Happy Back to ‘whatever it is you do on a regular basis’ after a nice long holiday weekend!
I recently did some “doodling” in my new art journal for Draw a Bird Day…
Then “washed” it with some watercolor.
#Doodlewashing is a fun word and “movement” that Charlie O’Shields and friends created that describes sketching and watercoloring. Charlie’s blog inspires me daily.
And Laura at Create Art Everyday is one of my bestie bloggin’ buddies who puts the call out monthly for #DrawaBirdDay.
These were just really quick little sketches done in roller ball pen late one night and then painted early the next morning (for some reason I got up at 4:30 am that day, so took advantage of some free time). If they look a little bit familiar, I drew them from two photos I had posted from the birds that visit our backyard: The Rose Breasted Grosbeak and the Brown Headed Cowbird.
I’m looking forward to seeing all the fun and truly artistic creations everyone shares!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
PS In honor of Laura and in memory of her recent loss of her beloved Penny, I sketched my first cat in my new art journal the other day. Laura was on my heart as I was thinking of her grief and loss. I just used a No. 2 pencil and followed some illustrative instructions from a new book I got called Drawing for the absolute beginner by Mark and Mary Willenbrink. This is my first try at this book, and I look forward to doing more to better understand techniques and values and perspective, etc. I’m such a jump-iner! I need to slow down and learn! Love ya Laura!
the creative life in between 
The birds look like they had their eye on you! Nicely done.
And very expressive cat drawing. (K.)
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You are a bestie to Laura with your cat gift sketch. Very touching. And your birds are remarkable ~ I like how you used the roller ball pen. Charlie’s Doodlewash is certainly creating a movement among us. Well, off I go to view more birds today and get back into the post holiday swing of things. What a great way to start off my day at your blog, Jodi! Have a grand day.
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I love the word “doodlewash” and Charlie’s ‘movement’ – so inspired by him and you and Laura and Jill and so many others!!!
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Likewise, Jodi~ and Life in Between!
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Awwwwwww Jodi! You are so the sweetest! I love your birds (your drawing skills are really improving, and you’ve barely even started drawing, right?!) but I do think the kitty is my favorite. I have seen that drawing book and you nailed the cat from that book! That is an awesome picture! Way to go! And it was so kind of you to draw a kitty for me. And not one but two birds! I love them all, and I’m so glad you joined us this month. Thank you again for your tribute to my furry daughter. 💜💜💜💜💜
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Oh Laura – I have so far to go! When I look at the other artists, I am embarrassed, but hey – that is not what it is about – it is my journey and my joy. And I got a lot of joy from drawing a kitty thinking of you and Penny. No matter how it turned out. My heart was in it ❤
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I love it that you’re calling yourself an artist now!! Best part of that comment. :))))) You know, if it were really easy, no one would care to do it. It’s the challenge that makes it so much fun! You’ve come a long way from not even thinking you could ever do it! Watch this space. :)) Also, cats aren’t easy to draw. You did a great job!
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Haha. I almost said the other real artists, but I stopped myself. 😝
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Haha another victory. :))))
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Jodi those are beautiful! The cow bird doodle wash painting and the drawing of the kitty! Absolutely fabulous! You are VERY talented!
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Oh PJ! What would I do without my morning boost from you?! 🙂
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I love your ‘jump into’ spirit. Hope all is well with the McKinneys.
Love ya!
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haha! Thank you someone! 🙂
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Jodi, your drawings today are wonderful. Such bold sketches of the birds and you cat has such personality….what a lovely tribute to Laura and Penny.
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Jodi, you do have a way of putting character into your sketches. That cat has a mischievous determination – or maybe it is just that all cats do.
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Awesome birds (though I have a beef with cowbirds; they parasitize other birds, and the problem has gotten worse with forest fragmentation)! I love your cat, too; what a lovely tribute to Penny and Laura.
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Didn’t know that. 😕
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Yeah, they can’t help what they do, but human activity has fragmented forests and because they’re edge species, they have done well because of that. My husband was one of the scientists who worked on a project studying that…which is how I know about it.
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Very interesting.
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Very very amazing as usual. Such pretty birds, any cards in the future? The cat is darling, nice tribute!
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I just love those bird drawings! Reminds me of my mother in law, she would love those. 🙂
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How sweet of you. ☺️
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Looks like you ROCKED it today, Jodi! Two AWESOME bird paintings! Wow! So great to see you using your new journal too! 🐦🎨💜
And your kitty sketch is EXCELLENT! I’m so impressed with your willingness to jump in and START! Very touching tribute to Laura too. Keep up the good work! 🎨💛🌈
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Awww. Thanks Jill! ☺️
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I love that today is Draw a Bird Day (as it’s also my birthday!) Birds are actually the one thing I can draw and have always like to draw since I was a kid (and have passed on the pleasure to my kids). Thanks for the inspiration! I may take a little “me time” today and try this doodlewashing technique. Like you, I love the name!
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Happy birthday and I hope you do!!! 🎉
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Great bird and cat drawings. But be careful not to put them together! 🙂
Charlie is great, isn’t he? Condolences to Laura.
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Jodi I’m blushing!! 😊❤️You’re so sweet and what fun to see “doodlewashing” as a title of a post in my WP reader!! That made me smile!! I really appreciate the shout out and kind words. And I LOVE these doodlewashes! They’re sooooo good! You drawing skills are fantastic!!
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You are too kind Charlie! I’m still trying to figure this out but I appreciate your encouragement 😜
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We are ALL still trying to figure this out! Hehe….that’s why it’s all so fun!! But more importantly, when do I get to feature you on my blog?! 😉😃👍🏻
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For real??? I would be humbly honored.
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Uhmm…yes please! Just send me a note via the Let’s Connect link on my site and let’s do this! Hehe…I can email you what I need to make a lovely feature post! 😃
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👍😊
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Wonderful artwork , Jodi! What a great start in your new art journal! Thanks for introducing us to ‘doodlewashing.’ It’s brand new to me…. and it looks like such fun! Keep sending us creative inspiration, dear Jodi! ♡
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Hope you will try too Dawn! It’s fun!
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Love your birds, they are beautiful!!! I especially like their “sketchyness”, it really fits your little red book so well! Very nice!!! 💕
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Thanks Ann !
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adorably cute birdies! and the cat is just fabulous 🙂 NICE sketch book too
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You are off to a great start filling that journal with lovely art! The birds are great, really like the lines and loose watercolor washes, excellent doodlewashing. The kitty is delightful and what a sweet and kind tribute to Laura and her Penny.
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Great to see the kind of birds you see around you as you make them in your journal. They are lovely and loose. And what a lovely gesture to Laura to draw a cat especially for her. I think you did really well on the cat!
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Wonderful sketches :-)! I really enjoy your sketching style. Do you often see Rose Breasted Grosbeaks in your backyard? They are so cute! So far, I’ve only seen one on my computer screen.
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We do get them a lot.
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