Weekly Mind Sketch

So here I am at the 91st hand—it feels like I’m getting so close to my 100th! This one was done with a Micron pen, and I focused on the form, shading, and muscles in the palm. Even after 91 hands, I still find them a challenge, especially with pen since you can’t erase, but I’m proud of myself for using pen to improve my skills. I’m already thinking about what I’ll want to work on next after I finish 100 hands. I’ll keep my eyes on my hands for now!

Wow, I’ve reached 90 hands! It’s amazing that I’ve been drawing almost daily for about four weeks now. I took a long break from art because I just didn’t feel like it. But as I’ve been drawing more, I’m starting to feel it coming back. I did this hand as a challenge, knowing it would be tough, but that’s why I did it. I really liked the way the stacked fingers stood tall. I’m happy with most of it, but as always, pen is a challenge, and I can’t correct things once they’re on paper. Pen is fun though—it’s immediate and bold, while pencil is softer and you can layer and build more. Anyway, I’ll be doing another hand soon!

I’m getting so close! I’m almost at 90 hands, and then 100! I used a Micron pen with this hand, and I think it looks pretty good. I like how the fingers look huge in the front and then the wrist gets smaller in the back, which makes the forward-facing fingers stand out even more. I still have a bit of trouble shading with pen, but as I’ve mentioned before, tackling challenging projects makes for better results down the road. Fingers crossed for hand 90 tomorrow!

Here’s my 88th hand, and I’m really looking forward to hitting the 100th! This one was a bit tricky with the shadows using the Micron pen, but I think I managed to pull it off pretty well. I like the strength and expressive feel of this drawing. I’m hoping to create a few hands in color or paint before I’m done, and I’m planning on another hand tomorrow :)

I’ve drawn another hand using Micro Pen—this time it’s typing on a computer which I found to be a pretty interesting pose to explore! I’ve really enjoyed how the pen lines are expressive and strong in my art lately. It feels like my emotions flow through the pen onto paper...I think in the end art is emotion. I’m planning to draw again tomorrow!

This drawing was a bit of a challenge and didn’t quite hit the mark for me—some areas were too dark and overworked, while other areas didn't look clean enough. But, every drawing is a learning experience, and I’m always growing with each mistake. I did enjoy the shadow work with the veins and muscles, though. I’m eager to see what I can do tomorrow. I’m still using Micro Pen, and plan to draw another version tomorrow—a new day, a new beginning!