A glimpse at my former self…

A post by Lisa at Crazy Adventures in Parenting about how she used to be an artist really got me to thinking about my past. I don’t know that I would have ever called myself an artist, but I certainly spent a lot of time sketching.

I can’t find too many of my sketches, although I know have a ton of them but I did find two. Strange, they were the only two in an otherwise blank sketchbook. I never really thought I was that good of an artist, and I never really liked the fine art aspect of it all that much. I mostly drew portraits and I liked ceramics a lot and anything to do with buildings. I guess that explains why I became an Architect!

Below are the two sketches I found so far. They are from February of 1998 – almost 11 years ago!

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I’m not sure if I’m ready to explore those skills again. I think maybe I’m afraid of having lost them…

BTW, I am pretty sure I sketched those from photos in a magazine. They are not of anyone I know.

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16 comments for “A glimpse at my former self…”

  1. 16

    Definitely, don’t let your talent get lost in your other activities! Sketch some of your friend’s children….word would get around and you would have a lot of requests!

    Posted by Betty N | March 6, 2009, 7:34 pm
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    Those are really good. I wish I had some artistic talent.

    Posted by Karen R | January 30, 2009, 9:36 pm
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    I think you should take up sketching again. I’m an art teacher (or I was before the baby)and I think your crosshatching technique is great. I’d love to see some sketches from life, in addition to the ones from photos.

    I miss sketching, and have considered signing up for a sketch club in the evenings so I can focus on it again. It’s really relaxing.

  4. 13

    If you ever decide to dabble please let me know. I would love a sketch of my kids. Your are very talented.

  5. 12

    Those are really great Kim and of course you are an artist. Just look at all the wonderful buttons you design !

    Thanks too for your kind words on my blog yesterday. You are really a great friend.

  6. 11

    Those are fantastic!! Wasn’t that guy one of your boyfriends? ;>

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