Reflections on the Sketchbook Challenge- Days 11- 20

Written By Galia Alena
Sketchbook Challenge Galia Alena, mixed media moleskine moon painting
Day 13
I'm 20 days into this challenge, and the craziest thing- I'm already contemplating my next challenge (more on that later)- I think I might need an intervention. What do you think? Meanwhile the yoga mat is somewhat neglected ;)


Sketchbook Challenge Galia Alena, mixed media moleskine
Days 17 & 19/20

Sketchbook Challenge Galia Alena, mixed media moleskine
Days 12, 11 & 14/15





What I'm noticing now:
  • I'm wanting to take my sketchbook off the table, away from the camera and into the wild- particularly for the sketch of the house.
  • I'm not good at painting kittens, which shouldn't surprise be since I've never done it before- we all have to start somewhere.
  • I'm building confidence in what I can tackle (kitten above case in point)- just starting and giving it ago is the biggest gift to creativity.
  • Showing up, pushing through and building up marks results in something.
  • Mistakes get hidden or obscured by the end result, or they add character and don't matter so much in the end.
  • Drawing takes up as much time as a painted journal page can.
  • I love mixing mediums.
  • I'm excited to see what's next.
  • Some pages can stretch over two days ;) 
  • I'm still playing with styles and ways.

Videos for each day can be found over on my Youtube channel here.

Sketchbook Challenge Galia Alena, mixed media moleskine coffee drawings
Day 16 & 18
Galia Alena
I’m a visual poet working in just about any medium I can lay my hands on although I am a professionally trained photographer and a so called “self-taught” artist (of course there have been many teachers on that path). I’m in love with the creative process. I’m a beauty unveiler, light huntress, moment caresser and visionary poetess. Ultimately, all of my work is about helping people peel back the layers to experience the intense beauty of each moment allowing access to both their intuitive wisdom and a deeper connection to spirit and self. (Because the beauty of this life cracks our hearts open and it is through the cracks that light can flow both in and out and connect us back to our divine selves) That is what I do and I do it through photography, art, journaling and teaching. I live in the insanely beautiful Blue Mountains, just shy of Sydney, with my family, our cat and all the winged ones who frequent our garden. Each day here is a wondrous delight of tiny miracles through either the glorious light or magical mists. I would love to work with you, have a look around and see where you are called... "Where I create, there I am true." Rilke
www.galiaalena.com
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