Twelve Drawings With Waterman Phileas

[TwelveDrawings]

Thanks again!. No, I do nothing related to art. And when a young artist asks me, I tell them to choose another career and do art as a very enjoyable hobby. Doing it for money does not increase the pleasure or the product, in my individual opinion. -- TD

[ethernautrix]

Glad to offer a breath of inspiration.

 

I browsed the Flickr account in your profile and found images of elaborate cathedrals and arched bridges. Attached is a rather moody interior view of a door with an interesting (if too-long) story behind it. The drawing is "Admit" and the story is here http://www.twelvedrawings.com/steps-admit My attempt at an arched bridge is here http://www.twelvedrawings.com/drawings/serenity_prayer/serenity-prayer-thing I hope you find something there to enjoy. -- www.twelvedrawings.com

 

 

Oo! Very nice! I do like your drawings. Starting to read "Admit." (Started, came back here to comment, now going back.)

[TwelveDrawings]

 

 

Oo! Very nice! I do like your drawings. Starting to read "Admit." (Started, came back here to comment, now going back.)

Let's be honest. I apologize that reading the "Admit" text is hard work. I follow my prayer and meditation where it takes me....and sometimes that is a very wild ride!

[PaperDarts]

You have a wonderful artistic gift - thank you for sharing it with us.

[TwelveDrawings]

You have a wonderful artistic gift - thank you for sharing it with us.

Thank you for recognizing it as a gift....received not earned. Having drawn since I was in kindergarten, I know it would be dishonest to take credit for it. I am glad you find something to enjoy in what I do.

[TwelveDrawings]

There are a LOT of Twelve Step programs. Are their members just self-described "victims" seeking pity? No, I have been to a thousand such meetings and never heard anyone beg for pity.

 

You may visit a Twelve Step meeting for any number of reasons, but coming back requires admitting that the problem lies in you, not in others. That is my experience and my opinion.

 

If you are struggling with an addictive or compulsive behavior, you are welcome to ignore all of the above and simply visit a meeting for yourself. There is someone there that you should meet—that person is you, describing your situation honestly and without fear of judgment. Rest assured; anonymity is taken very seriously.

 

— www.TwelveDrawings.com

 

 

 

 

Edited August 23, 2013 by TwelveDrawings

[GemMayhem]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift with us. Your artwork is truly lovely and conveys much emotion. One of my favourites is "Promise".

 

Great idea to use a 1934 dictionary. Language evolves so rapidly that a havina a reference that is contemporary of your source can be invaluable.

 

Best wishes!

[Runnin_Ute]

You do beautiful work. Drawing is something I have never been very good at, although in school it was something I enjoyed. I have done a few things but nothing as good as what you have showed us here.

 

Indeed a gift it is. My mother is/was fairly talented - but it doesn't often translate to the next generation regardless of the desire. I took a number of art classes in high school, mostly just for fun.

[teenytina]

Learning so much from the dollar bill in your pocket! I stand amazed... and also believe everything happens for a reason. Thank you for allowing us to accompany you on your journey.

[TwelveDrawings]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift with us. Your artwork is truly lovely and conveys much emotion. One of my favourites is "Promise".

 

Great idea to use a 1934 dictionary. Language evolves so rapidly that a havina a reference that is contemporary of your source can be invaluable.

 

Best wishes!

How wonderful to wake up to find your kind comments. Thank you!

 

Prior to opening that 1934 dictionary, I never would have imagined that American English definitions actually changed significantly since then. In many cases, they have. The most dramatic example is the word "manage". In 1934--when the streets of New York City were crowded with cars--the first three definitions of "manage" referred to putting a horse through its paces in a training ring. The modern definition came much later.

 

Glad you enjoy the drawings. Keep coming back. In your honor, I am posting a favorite "Promise" drawing here.

[TwelveDrawings]

Learning so much from the dollar bill in your pocket! I stand amazed... and also believe everything happens for a reason. Thank you for allowing us to accompany you on your journey.

Glad to have you walk alongside for a time. I doubt you want or need to know this, but the easiest gateway to discovering the intricate engravure on currency is a magnifying headset. Mine cost less than 10 dollars. They can probably be found in craft stores. Here's one at Amazon that looks better than mine! http://www.amazon.com/SE-MH1047L-Illuminated-Multipower-Magnifier/dp/B003UCODIA/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_img_z

[TwelveDrawings]

You do beautiful work. Drawing is something I have never been very good at, although in school it was something I enjoyed. I have done a few things but nothing as good as what you have showed us here.

 

Indeed a gift it is. My mother is/was fairly talented - but it doesn't often translate to the next generation regardless of the desire. I took a number of art classes in high school, mostly just for fun.

Thank you for your thoughtful words. You have spoken an important truth.

 

Many believe that drawing is a "learnable" talent, but I question that often. I myself can take classes in singing, but my songs will never be as beautiful as someone who is born to it. I can follow recipies precisely, but someone who has the "knack" for baking will always create something more magical and delicious than I can.

 

When someone tells me they wish they could draw, I always ask them, "What would you draw if you could?" The question usually startles them. It turns out that the greatest challenge for me was finding something worth drawing. That took 30 years of living before it came true for me.

 

I'm glad you enjoy drawing and I find the best drawings are made for myself and my Higher Power alone.

 

-- TwelveDrawings.com

[TwelveDrawings]

The drawing in my profile pic is my drawing called "Conscience". Here it is full-sized.

 

[TwelveDrawings]

I try to use different textures, all with the same Phileas fine point fountain pen. The individual dots look rough, partly because I work extremely fast, and partly because am not choosey about the paper I use.

 

[augustana_evangeline]

There are SO MANY interesting marks! Wonderful art! ^^

[watch_art]

Beautiful work. Reminds me a little bit of r crumb and tom Huck. Not the subject matter, but the technique.

[GemMayhem]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift with us. Your artwork is truly lovely and conveys much emotion. One of my favourites is "Promise".

Great idea to use a 1934 dictionary. Language evolves so rapidly that a havina a reference that is contemporary of your source can be invaluable.

Best wishes!

Rereading my post, I noticed that I meant to say that one of my favourites is inthe Promises *series*, called "Outlook".

 

I've since looked more closely at currency. Wow, there's a lot to be learned!

 

Thanks again for sharing!

Edited to fix auto-correct.

Edited August 24, 2013 by GemMayhem

[TwelveDrawings]

There are SO MANY interesting marks! Wonderful art! ^^

Thank you, Augustana_Evangeline. I put as much life into each mark as I can!

[cruise]

nice

[Sailor Kenshin]

Your work is amazing. Refined technique, excellent sense of composition and shading, and they are ABOUT something.

 

They kind of fit the look and feel of the Phileas.