The Art of Ramona: starbucks and gimps

Friday, May 14, 2010

starbucks and gimps

Over the last few days, I have gone for walks in the morning. Yesterday after my walk I realised i got a blister on the heel of my foot. It was painful but bearable. Today on my walk, about half way in, it popped. Very painful. Every step was horrible stabs of pain ripping into my foot up to my heart. okay, maybe it wasnt that bad, but you have to realise it was very painful. Anyways, I couldnt walk normally because it hurt to much, so I found a way for it to hurt slightly less. By placing my foot sideways (turned out) the pain decreased a bit. Now have you ever seen those people who are disabled and one of their feet is turned out when they walk, and there is a limp? Well thats what I looked like for about an hour trying to get home. Im sorry, was that mean? I do feel bad for those people, I really do, I just needed to give you a visual.

Anyways, today I went to the mall again, but this time sat in the starbucks area. Nicer than the food court due to the sun shinning in and the individual tables. Well I sat there drawing for about two and a half hours, and let me tell you it went by fast. But there was this stupid guy beside me who kept looking at me and smiling. Then he asked for my pencil (my special drawing pencil, might I add). I wanted to yell, STOP BEING SUCH A CREEP AND TURN AROUND. Ill have to go burn that pencil now. Hahah, just kidding. I feel very dramatic right now... hmmm... weird for me. Anyhow, I wont keep you waiting here is the drawings-

It was alot of fun, but I was very tired by the end. Earlier on my walk I found this little stone and thought it would be fun to paint a character on it, so here is different ideas. The starred ones are my favorites. Some yes, are very ugly.

I also played around with a couple elemental girls drawings. They didnt come out as I liked but I figured I may as well post them. The first one is fire, the second water.

I went and saw Grease the musical tonight. It was done by Lindbjerg Academy - the school I teach with. It was actually really funny. Really thats all it takes to make me happy, just make me laugh.

Also for your enjoyment, a naked girl.

3 comments:

bloggeranonymousMay 15, 2010 at 3:00 AM
Also for you enjoyment - a naked girl HAHAHAHAAA! SO MANY PICTURES!!! YES! I love it! I can't believe you go out there and sketch those poeple, but you totally get so many expressions and poses!! And your so good!
THE ROCK!!!! My favs are the on that looks like mike wazowski and the stitch one (DUH!). I saw grease too!! It was um... very... amateur dress rehearsal??
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MelissaMay 15, 2010 at 12:49 PM
What the hell. Josh beat me, this is NOT right. Not at all. I'm always first. Now I feel as if my day is incomplete. Gah, whatever.

Personally, I really like the elemental girls. I wonder why? I like how you picked Rory and Kay. Or what you and I would be. Did you do that on purpose or just because you like those two the best?

I think going out and sketching at the mall is a great idea for you. It helps you capture so many different facial ticks and expressions. And poses. I think it shows really great talent when people can go out and quickly sketch like that and come out with a product lik eyou do. Its a great way to hone your skills.

I Love the rock idea. Call me today. okay? I want to paint a rock TOO. (but only if you draw me a character first :))

My favorites are the ones you starred. :)
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MelissaMay 15, 2010 at 12:49 PM
the ones you starred PLUS the heffalump and cat
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The Walrus and the Carpenter

The sun was shining on the sea,
Shining with all his might:
He did his very best to make
The billows smooth and bright--
And this was odd,
because it was
The middle of the night.

The moon was shining sulkily,
Because she thought the sun
Had got no business to be there
After the day was done--
"It's very rude of him," she said,
"To come and spoil the fun!"

The sea was wet as wet could be,
The sands were dry as dry.
You could not see a cloud, because
No cloud was in the sky:
No birds were flying overhead--
There were no birds to fly.

The Walrus and the Carpenter
Were walking close at hand;
They wept like anything to see
Such quantities of sand:
"If this were only cleared away,"
They said, "it would be grand!"

"If seven maids with seven mops
Swept it for half a year.
Do you suppose," the Walrus said,
"That they could get it clear?""I doubt it," said the Carpenter,
And shed a bitter tear.

"O Oysters, come and walk with us!
"The Walrus did beseech."
A pleasant walk, a pleasant talk,
Along the briny beach:
We cannot do with more than four,
To give a hand to each."

The eldest Oyster looked at him,
But never a word he said:
The eldest Oyster winked his eye,
And shook his heavy head--
Meaning to say he did not choose
To leave the oyster-bed.

But four young Oysters hurried up,
All eager for the treat:
Their coats were brushed, their faces washed,
Their shoes were clean and neat--
And this was odd, because, you know,
They hadn't any feet.

Four other Oysters followed them,
And yet another four;
And thick and fast they came at last,
And more, and more, and more--
All hopping through the frothy waves,
And scrambling to the shore.

The Walrus and the Carpenter
Walked on a mile or so,
And then they rested on a rock
Conveniently low:
And all the little Oysters stoodAnd waited in a row.

"The time has come," the Walrus said,
"To talk of many things:
Of shoes--and ships--and sealing-wax--
Of cabbages--and kings--
And why the sea is boiling hot--
And whether pigs have wings."

"But wait a bit," the Oysters cried,
"Before we have our chat;
For some of us are out of breath,
And all of us are fat!"

"No hurry!" said the Carpenter.
They thanked him much for that.
"A loaf of bread," the Walrus said,
"Is what we chiefly need:
Pepper and vinegar besides
Are very good indeed--

Now if you're ready, Oysters dear,
We can begin to feed."
"But not on us!" the Oysters cried,
Turning a little blue.
"After such kindness, that would beA dismal thing to do!"
"The night is fine," the Walrus said.
"Do you admire the view?

"It was so kind of you to come!
And you are very nice!
"The Carpenter said nothing but
"Cut us another slice:
I wish you were not quite so deaf--
I've had to ask you twice!"

"It seems a shame," the Walrus said,
"To play them such a trick,
After we've brought them out so far,
And made them trot so quick!
"The Carpenter said nothing but
"The butter's spread too thick!"

"I weep for you," the Walrus said:
"I deeply sympathize."
With sobs and tears he sorted out
Those of the largest size,
Holding his pocket-handkerchief
Before his streaming eyes.

"O Oysters," said the Carpenter,
"You've had a pleasant run!
Shall we be trotting home again?'
But answer came there none--
And this was scarcely odd, because
They'd eaten every one.