In my last post, I finally had my very own set of bagpipes! I continued with my private lessons, working harder than ever to learn how to achieve steady blowing pressure, consistent arm pressure on the bag, and correct fingering as I played the melody on the chanter. Whew! Can you chew gum, […]
Tag: art book
Drawing Expressive Portraits
Here it is as promised. The best book I’ve ever come across on the subject of drawing faces is Drawing Expressive Portraits by Paul Leveille. It was given to me by a friend of mine from Germany who is quite a talented artist herself. This book has everything the ambitious artist […]
“Illustrated Proverbs 31” Book–vs. 12-13
My illustrated Proverbs 31 book is coming along at a snail’s pace. Here are the finished pages for verses 12-13. My handwriting is less than elegant, I know, but I think it will add to the sentimental value of it if I continue to write the verses by hand. This is, after all, […]