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So that's my current obsession. Right there^

Free skins again, yays! It's prompted me to actually update this after nearly a year. As for life, life's quite good. I've had a bit of a rollercoaster year but it's on the up at the moment. Fingers crossed it will stay that way.

As for art, I'm finally settling on a medium (for a bit at least). Pencil and watercolour is where it's at. I was drawing n pencils then colouring with a watercolour wash. Then I bought myself a box of twelve Derwent Inktense pencils. I love them.
I do have access to a scanner at the moment for when I finally get round to uploading. However I have to confront my gallery first. Nearly everything there will have to be scrapped. I'm fully ashamed of the quality of my old deviations. I suppose it's all part of the process of improving. Actually, some of my current stuff is worse but I used to trace nearly everything. I've now decided I'm not happy with that. I want to be able to be proud of a finished piece knowing it's the best that I alone can do.

So improvement through honest practice is my current challenge. Here goes!

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No Art Time

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No! This cannot be. Suddenly, I'm busy. I never thought I'd see the day. At the weekend, I thought 'hang it!' I threw aside my maths textbook (gently, don't worry) and pulled out my pastels. It's sad that I have no time for creative pursuits when I have nothing else I should be doing.

I have taken the next big step in my life and gone to university. I've never moved house before and have always lived with my parents so a new city is a big thing. Suddenly, I have 15-20 hours at uni a week and a pile of coursework and exercises. I also never realised how much housework I would have to do. Washing my clothes and pots is ok. Keeping the flat clean is not, and it's my turn to clean the bathroom!

When buying all my kitchen wares, I wanted cheap items but I also wanted something unique so no one would take them. I ordered some Pebeo porcelaine pens (they're amazing, go get some) and drew on my plain white crockery set and my cutlery. I was very proud of the outcome. Unfortunately, in the rush of moving out, I never got a photograph. Now the designs are beginning to come off in places and It's a bit late. I might do another set one day.

Another problem with my new circumstances is my lack of material. I left all my paint, brushes, paper, canvas and other accessories at home. There simply was't enough room in my Mum's little car and I would struggle to bring them home. All I have is a black A4 pad and some chunky pastels. I didn't even bring my fixative but that's my own fault for forgetting.

I'll be uploading bad pictures or not sharing my work at all. I don't have access to a scanner. I used to use a public one at home but now    it's just a point-and-click camera. :(

I've finally downloaded Google Chrome which, unlike IE, supports Muro. Gimp never liked my computer so (beyond MSpaint) it's my first foray into digital art. I'm starting with quite an easy project. I am drawing my interpretation of the shields of the houses of Gondolin. It's a bit slow and Muro is not as good as I expected but there's that to look forward to.

Anyway, I can't put off the bathroom any longer. See ya!
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Paintig...woot! Although my mother would rather that she got to use the turps. I think that while making furniture polish is important, art is much more fun.
One small problem that I've been having is that I no loger have acess to a scanner. I used to use the one at school. I don't have one at home or know anyne with one. Waaa!
I'm still painting though. I was doing a few jigsaws with my mother and was inspired by the pictures to get out my old oil paints. Currently, I'm working on a fairy but I've discovered that I have no red, pink or purple paint so my palette is ever so slightly limited.
That's all for now. 'Till next time.
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Hi there!

It seems not available has become my default position. It's been so long since I updated here. Well, you'll be pleased to know I'm still alive and kicking (I hope).

Navy said no on medical grounds but not forever, I've been asked to reapply when I can. Woot! Uni in October if I get my grades. Much as I love my parents I'm getting really exited about moving out permanently.

I had a look through my gallery and cringed. I suppose it's good to see how far I've come (and how far I've still got to go) but some of those deviations are disappearing soon. I'll be having a good scrapping session sometime soon.

'Till next time.
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Hiatus Break

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Hi again. It seems I've done my usual trick of disapearing for ages but now I'm back! I can't say for how long though.

Thinks are great at the moment. I'm a little ill but dispite that, I'm having a whale of a time. What an odd expression that is. I'm uploading some of the photographs I took over the holiday but I took my camera out every day so it's a bit difficult deciding which ones make the cut.

The biggest news in my life: I'm applies to HM Royal Navy. I'm so exited and I hope I get in. I'll keep you posted as I learn more.
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