Never Too Old To Tackle Something New

As a way of keeping low self-esteem and depression at bay, I decided to do some landscape painting and drawing. Don't be afraid to pick up new things to keep your mind fresh and your perspective positive.

Wordless Wensday

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jennyr said…
did u make this one? cool! i like the texture look on ur template!
July 04, 2007 6:13 AM
D.R. Cootey said…
Thanks, Jenny. I drew this piece over the weekend down in Utah's Capitol Reef National Park. Hot but fun...

The border was made by a new program I just picked up a few hours ago. It's called EasyFrame.

Thanks for commenting.
July 04, 2007 6:19 AM
Nancy Lindquist-Liedel said…
Pride goeth before heatstroke, but it draws very well :)
July 04, 2007 6:27 AM
MaR said…
Great drawing and thoughts...happy ww :)
July 04, 2007 6:27 AM
Anonymous said…
Happy WW!
July 04, 2007 7:00 AM
FatBlokeThin said…
That is a very interesting sketch. I really admire those than can draw, I have neither the natural talent nor the perserverance to learn how to draw 'properly'.

The words are quote thought provoking but I have yet to reach a conclusion!
July 04, 2007 7:16 AM
D.R. Cootey said…
Thanks, everyone.

Fatblokethin ~ They just mean that a part of me hated the drawing, but the other part of me was really proud of myself for squatting out in the heat and going through with it. I've been putting landscapes off for years because I knew I'd not be so good at them. I don't know why there is so much fear of failure wrapped up in drawing for me, but it's there and I am determined to push through the fear now. Silly, isn't it? Thanks for commenting.
July 04, 2007 7:30 AM
FatBlokeThin said…
Thanks for the clarification Douglas - sorry I was being 'thick'! It really is a very good drawing - reminds me of a cartoon background (that is not a critisism by the way!). Slighly abstract and distorted like sixties Warner Brothers stuff...maybe!
July 04, 2007 7:45 AM
Anonymous said…
Very interesting!!

Thank you so much for dropping by.
July 04, 2007 8:36 AM
Anonymous said…
what a beautiful reminder.
July 04, 2007 9:11 AM
Julia Phillips Smith said…
Lovely drawing - funny that it's a picture of two rocks, resulting in two conflicting feelings. Great post for the WW!
July 04, 2007 1:55 PM
MommaBoo said…
Lovely sketch, here! I'm so envious of your talent, in drawing AND poetry!

Thanks for sharing!
Happy 4th! & WW
July 04, 2007 7:01 PM
Melanie said…
What a great sketch. I have always wished I could have the talent to draw.

I also love your template, I've never seen one like this before!
July 05, 2007 8:08 AM
Anonymous said…
Great drawing! It makes me miss living close to Utah and the beautiful red rock desert.

teeth whitener
July 16, 2007 7:28 AM
Anonymous said…
Hey, I like your drawing and your poetry. Simple, yet meaningful. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.
September 05, 2007 10:07 PM
D.R. Cootey said…
Thanks one and all. I appreciate the feedback.

~Douglas
September 07, 2007 5:26 PM
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