Having handed in my research paper, I can feel the energy shifting from my mind and back into my body. I feel like something in life is missing, I have been working on this paper for so long, that I forgot what it was like to just create. To get out of analysis and back into intuitive motion.

This Saturday and Sunday has been a weekend of weird and wonderful creativity.

Continuing with my drawing practice I did quick sketches of noses, to see if I could even remember them. I do and I’m realising the amount I need to practice light source and values. My eye isn’t adjusted and it’s all over the shop. Still happy with them.

And along with practicing lines and shapes I started playing with watercolour. These are work in progress and I’ll probably finish them later today

It’s so freeing to be back properly playing around, despite the constant reminder to keep making art I found it really hard to switch modes

I also wanted to get comfortable using my tablet again as I’m planning on integrating digital drawing back into my practice now I’m feeling more comfortable in the physical

I call them the ‘Three Ladies’