The day I drew a Care Bear
I’m taking a drawing class at Utah Valley University this summer, and have been required to keep a sketchbook. “These should be finished sketches,” the teacher said. We can draw anything, but no stick figure gesture drawings or the like for actual points toward an actual grade.
So I’ve spent a fair number of hours drawing objects that are laying around my house and I like some of the results. No fruit bowl still lifes for me, though. I’m drawing only the interesting objects laying around my house. Like this 2-foot Love-A-Lot Care Bear stuffed toy that Ben gave me for Christmas a few years ago.
The last time I took an art class was in 6th grade, so I’ve been delighted to discover that I’ve improved over the years. Like good wine. I’m sure that actually paying attention in class has helped. I have been known to doodle a little bit on my own, but not enough to ever believe that I am destined to become a Great Artist. Still, it’s been fun. Now I only have 10 more sketches to finish by Tuesday…
