My creative space…

October 14, 2010 57 Comments by Kirsty

Mucking around with pencil & paper in a bit of down time from the hook. Doodling, writing, scribbling & trying to figure out how to make my homework look semi decent. I’m not at all comfortable with the pencils. ARGH!

Do pop in & add your link if you’re playing along this week.

54 Comments

Cindy
497 days ago

I find it amazing you don't love the pencils, I thought tht inner planner would enjoy that – see you learn something new. Can't wait to see.

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ana @ i made it so
497 days ago

cool shot. i'm probably most comfortable with pencils, but very much struggling with watercolour. that's what i linked to today. thanks for the chance to share and meet others…

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One Flew Over
497 days ago

Switch to a texta!

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yardage girl
497 days ago

Love the pic – reminds me of Victoria's pencil shaving necklace … beautiful!

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LeelaBijou
497 days ago

I love pencils, watercolours, etc. I have a huge notebook with many drawings.

Beautiful picture

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Amanda
497 days ago

I love my pencils, really all things stationary. Can't wait till the officeworks catalogue comes out and a pour over it.

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handmadehappiness
497 days ago

I'm with you… can't draw and do lists in pen!!!!! lol!!! looking forward to seeing what your up too as ever!!! x

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Jennie
497 days ago

Just keep going – doodling and scribbling are the best ways to figure things out!x

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mel @ loved
497 days ago

enjoy the downtime, it's always a good way to get the creativity flowing..

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Chasing Purple Dreams
497 days ago

Your lovely pic reminded me of Victoria’s necklace too. Something so beautiful and strangely comforting about pencil shavings.

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Cath @ chunkychooky
497 days ago

I am with you, I am more of a fan of the black felt tip pen.

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74 Lime Lane
497 days ago

I love to doodle too but no good with the pencils either ~ can't quite get the vision from my head to paper

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michelle
497 days ago

love pencils, only wish i could use them. my drawing ability has not developed beyond that of a five year old.

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becclebee
497 days ago

i have to disagree. i love pencil. i love the softness of it, the variability. i amuse people at work all the time for my tendency to write everything in pencil.

and thanks, as always, for hosting such a fabulous meme!

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Seedling
497 days ago

Ah — I've also been pushing my boundaries with what I'm comfortable with craft wise, and it's been a bit challenging, but good. Nice exercise for the ol' brain, I figure.

Wonder what you're drawing?

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Wendy
497 days ago

Hmm…maybe give up on the pencils and break out the Sharpies?

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dash robin
497 days ago

Pencils are great for me! Enjoy your homework and try wendys suggestion. :0) happy homeworking!

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Selina
497 days ago

Love that photo! Good luck with your homework.

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Kate
497 days ago

My nine year old is DESPERATE to get her pen license and wont talk about much else at the moment. She hates the pencil too. Hope you get it all sorted soon.

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The Clip Cafe
497 days ago

Was only just thinking yesterday I would like to have a play around in this area

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Kylie
497 days ago

I agree pencil can be very messy but I love pencil shavings curled on a piece of paper have fun doodling! Kx

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Chantal
497 days ago

You are such a creative soul, there must be some cool things waiting to be done with a pencil. Lots of pencil play helps : )

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Anita Meade
497 days ago

Great photo Kirsty! The more time you spend with the pencil in your hand the more natural it will feel. Try not to critiscise your doodling and scribbling. Remember it is all part of the learning process and it is all valid. Keep it up

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Yves
497 days ago

I'm studying drafting and am moving onto drawing with pencils next year and feel a little nervous. I have to build up on my relationship with those "leads", but will be fun. Always love a challenge. Have a great creative day. Can't wait to see what you produce.

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gretchenmist . . . {belinda}
497 days ago

oooh, i love pencils

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teddybearswednesday
497 days ago

Im a little surprised you not a big fan of pencils, I love them.
Keep doodling and scribbling and maybe you'll get more comfy over time xo

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june at noon
497 days ago

I love pencils! And the pencil shavings always look so cool.

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Kristine
497 days ago

I don't mind pencil so much, as you can rub it out. It's watercolour that scares me.

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julie k
497 days ago

All of your photos are so beautiful. You even make pencil shavings look awesome. I admire your talent!

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Kellie Christie
497 days ago

The thing with drawing is that it is a skill that you have to keep up or you loose it. I am in desperate need of some drawing practice, I haven't done any since my life drawing classes at uni.

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by marie-nicole
497 days ago

It surprises me that such a creative person like yourself does not like pencils!!!

I love pencils… good quality pencils… I love the feel of how they glide across the paper as you write/sketch… good quality stock to glide across also make a big difference.

Enjoy your doodling.

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Mel
497 days ago

You may not love pencils but that little curl of shavings is so well captured it takes me back to the first day of school with fresh new supplies.

Oh and your aunt's hands (from yesterday) are some of the most lovely, elegant hands I've ever seen

p.s please tell me you're entering your calendar in this
http://bit.ly/cOvsVc ?

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Brenda @ Mira Narnie
497 days ago

ha! i envy anyone that can draw, stetch or the like! great photo!

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Michelle
497 days ago

Gorgeous photo! I hope your doodlings work out for you

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Anna Bartlett
497 days ago

I love the feel of pencil on paper. That light scratchiness. Yum.

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Kylie
497 days ago

Great Photo. Hope that you can become friends with it soon:)

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Jetta's Nest
497 days ago

Maybe you should try a mechanical pencil, I always find the weight comforting!

Have a great day!!

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Notchka
497 days ago

I love the ritual of sharpening pencils, perhaps more than I love drawing with them. I managed to misplace all of my (3) tech pencils several months ago and am using old school pencils until they turn up – it makes a nice change.

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zsazsazsu
497 days ago

addict to a crochet needle but not at all to a pencil

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Bianca
497 days ago

Downtime is GOOOOOODDD, I too have croceters cramp. Which could be mistaken for something entirely less wholesome!

xB

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My One Brown Mouse
497 days ago

A little shiver ran down my spine when I saw that pencil and shavings….. school… eww!!

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ArtMind
497 days ago

The only mocking around I do these days is in my head unforturnately!
Enjoy doodling!

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NorraSud by ROROISM
496 days ago

homework already looks good:-)

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Star of the East
496 days ago

Pencils can be frustrating indeed!

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Kirrily
496 days ago

I've always liked trying to get the longest pencil shaving possible – you've done well!

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Chris
496 days ago

So pleased I'm not the only one whose not so keen on the pencils. My girls make awesome doll dress collages from pencil shavings, that's about the extent of my skill with a pencil.

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quilary
496 days ago

I can't draw, but I love having a nice sharp pencil when I'm calculating quilt fabric amounts – maybe I think it will make my maths correct first time!

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Borboleta Serrana
496 days ago

I wish I can draw better! I'm terrible with pencils:(((
Have a great week end:))
Sofia

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'Joyce'
496 days ago

I love pencils but hopeless with them. Only really got hooked on pencils when I had my boys, we have heaps of pencils, I seem to prefer them to pens even for shopping lists now. (!) Sad little think that I am! Have fun playing, and thanks again for hosting.

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Sandrine
496 days ago

I love your shot and the focus really nice!

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Alex
496 days ago

I love pencils, homework not so much

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angela
491 days ago

Fantastic photo!!

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linda
489 days ago

oo, great photo! but oh no…the linky thing is closed… i just posted on my blog, so thought to share here instead http://www.tortagialla.com/2010/10/21/creative-workspace-making-pensieri-a-handmade-zine/ thanks!

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Bohemia Jewellery
384 days ago

I love love love pencils! They certainly are my favourite medium!

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