Filigreed Orb

I was inspired by a movie to try to render a filigreed metal orb from memory. It was a fun study. The movie was Guardians of the Galaxy.

Filigreed Orb; 5.5x8" watercolor

EDM 231 - Junk Drawer

I have no explanation for this except that I didn't want to draw the insides of any of my junk drawers.

EDM 231 - Junk Drawer; 3x3" watercolor

EDM 230 - A Map

I decided to just draw a quick "map" of our house's first floor. I used to love to design floor plans of dream houses, complete with indoor pools, odd-shaped rooms, and totally unfeasible ideas from an actual construction standpoint. That was decades ago. Now I'm perfectly content to simply dream in the old, solidly constructed house where I live. That makes THIS house my dream house.

EDM 230 - A Map; 3x3" watercolor

EDM 229 - A Summer Joy

My Summer Sammy speaks summer to me. It has to be made just right and not at all until the tomatoes are perfect. The non-negotiable ingredients are: good, hearty wheat bread (homemade, all the better); Hellman's real mayonnaise slathered on in a heart-stopping amount; thick slices of deep-red, ripe tomatoes (the best cuts from the center); and a very generous sprinkling of flaky sea salt (if in doubt, add more). It's only here for a short time, so I don't skimp on any of the ingredients. There is no neat and dainty way to eat this. It gets messy fast! You've been warned.

EDM 229 - A Summer Joy; 3x3" watercolor

EDM 228 - What Makes Me Laugh

I am not really a drinker, but a metaphorical mixed drink can be fun! In case you can't read this over-crowded drawing, it's a recipe of sorts. It says:

A Good Stiff Laugh

• Place a day's worth of icy, hard facts in a generous-sized glass. 
• Cover with a bright liquid dose of what you know to be true. 
• Add a strong shot of quirky perspective, borrowed from a fellow life traveler. 
• Stir mixture vigorously until lots of bubbles surface and pop. 
• Drink every last drop. 
• Repeat as needed. 

Feel free to adjust my recipe!

EDM 228 - A Laugh; 3x3" watercolor & marker

EDM 227 - A Tote Bag

I have so many totes! My favorite is a Hobo International leather shoulder bag that I bought at Goodwill while on vacation a few years ago. I am sure I would never think to buy a bag like this new, because it would seem too expensive for a bag to tote stuff around. But, it caught my eye with its robins-egg-blue lining and has proven to be extremely useful and sturdy. I think I paid $15 for it, which I think is a lot for a Goodwill purchase. The bag probably sold for $80-100 brand new, so I'm going to say, "Yay, for a great deal at the thrift store!"

EDM 227 - A Tote Bag; 3x3" watercolor

EDM 226 - A Screw

I thought it was about time for another one of my imaginary store "shingles." This is the third, I think. Why do I do these? No idea.

What I do know is that if I'm told to draw a screw, I won't be drawing a boring, metal piece of hardware. I'm rebellious that way. Instead I thought about what my grandma used to call earrings. She did not have pierced ears, so none of her earrings were actual "rings." She called hers ear screws, because that's how they worked. They were torture to wear. Put holes in my ears any day rather than ask me to wear ear screws. Grandma was tough!

EDM 226 - A Screw; 3x3" watercolor