Gettin' Back Into the Groove

Hi all!

Lately I have been very busy! Between school (both day school & night school), work, and my social life...not to mention the pile of homework that is starting to build up on my desk I have had NO time to paint or draw! I found myself becoming anxious and constantly doodling on pages as I was doing my work. So, I set aside a few hours a couple nights a week and got a lot accomplished!

◄This is my completed watercolour pencil & pencil crayon piece! The inspiration was from a few sketches I working on in the summer at my cottage. I have not worked in this medium too much and I decided that I would try to familiarize myself through this project. Over all I was pleased with the outcome, and will continue to try to perfect this subject matter!  

I love working with scratch board! It is one of the most relaxing mediums I have worked in! The reason I enjoy this medium is because I can use the "stop and go" technique, unlike water colour, or any other painting for that matter... this medium fits my schedule better! Another thing I enjoy about it is I can take it with me, unlike some of my drawings and paintings, generally scratchboard projects that I have done are about 8.5x11" so they are easy to just toss in my sketchbook and take on the run! One thing I dislike about scratchboard is that I cannot erase if I make a mistake, I can only try to cover over the mistakes and make it look natural. Over all I do end up pleased with most of my scratchboards, as I like the effect of the "negative" or "dark" look! Though I have had some disasters and tossed them or filed them away for another day.

Lately my inspiration has come from nature, and I am pleased with most of the outcomes....but I am sure this will pass and I will move on to different mediums & subjects as I feel inspired to start a new project! I am starting a copper tooling project today! and I will post progress pictures as well as other completed & unfinished works as well!

About me!

My name is Jillian Hunt, I am currently enrolled in grade 12 at Brantford Collegiate Institute & V.S. After highschool, I hope to attend post-secondary schooling to gain knowledge & pursue a career in Biomechanics & Sports Injury. Other fields I am interested in are art based, or dealing in Humanitarian Aid.

I am interested in many things, some include: Playing guitar, ukulele, & saxophone. I enjoy writing music, and poems, as well as reading. Painting....drawing....sculpting....photography...are a BIG part of my life, anything dealing with art really...I am constantly sketching or drawing in my spare time. I am also interested in sports, and play on various teams. (Fastball, Volley Ball, House League Hockey..) I love to go on hikes and travel aswell, I am always up for an adventure!

....well I think this is all you need to know for now, if I think of anything else I will post it in! Stay tuned!