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what to do when what you're doing goes pear-shaped

1/8/2014

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That's a bit of a long heading isn't it? 

But what do we do when what we're doing goes pear shaped?

You're wondering what I'm on about.....

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So I'm starting my day by drawing a Muse Mantra - inspired by words that are coming out of my vision pages. I start drawing this muse here and decide to write in the words

"
I feel truly calm and comfortable" with my new sharpie.

I tend to only use Uniball black graphic liners because they don't leak or spread, this morning, I picked up Mr Sharpie.  I'm not liking him. 

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I then move into filling with colour - and this is when I feel it all goes pear shaped.  Mr Sharpie and Mrs Letraset don't go very well together.  I am kinda feeling that this is ruined.

Ruined, I hear you gasp.

NO WAY!

Well after a made a cup of Harmonise Pukka tea, I just thought I would cut out my lovely Muse and recreate my image.  Which is entirely what I did. 

Now I'm a big fan of digital art, I love playing with filters and words, yet I just have to begin with the original illustration, using pens, pencils, markers, magic and more pens.

But here she is.  I'm loving her - hope you to do too.

When things go pear-shaped, it is often a sign to step away, taking 10 minutes and returning with a fresh approach, despite any tears or angst. 

Have you done anything today that has gone pear-shaped and you've done an about-turn?

Let me know.
Love Jules xx



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