Summer Photograph: Timothy Grass

Oops. Monday’s summer photograph feature will be posted shortly. It is uploading after this blogger realized the picture isn’t in Monday’s posts.🥴😱

Timothy Grass

Summer Abstract: Stage One

Here we go with the first part of my summer abstract in ink and watercolor.

All lines are from my imagination and how I feel about their relationship. I create the image using a compass, straight edge, triangles, objects  as well as free hand drawing. The first stage is in pencil or waterproof pen. In the next stage, I apply ink with various lettering pen nibs. 

Between every stage, I rest the image as I question if the drawing is going where I want it to. This stage is very important because if a drawing like this is rushed, then it can be a quick disaster.

Already I know there are 3 things in the drawing that bother me. All three are small shapes that are part of the story. However, until I decide on colors, they might not remain as is. 

I knew the colors and dominant shapes before I began drawing. As I looked at what is there without color added, I felt some hues have to be put down as an anchor to keep me on track. 

The next stage: Inking the lines

Reflection Monday July 2025

Methinks:

No matter how old we are,

our personal growth

will always be

larger than our awareness

and ego.

You may feel life slowing down

but your soul

continues to absorb

all the joy of

 your personal growth. 

❤️🙏🏻🕊️