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Doodling

1/18/2016

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According to Wikipedia, a doodle is defined as "a drawing made while a person's attention is otherwise occupied."  Webster's dictionary defines doodling as "an aimless or casual scribble, design, or sketch" or "to scribble, sketch, or make designs on paper often while thinking about something else".  The word first appeared in the early part of the 17th century and meant "fool" or "simpleton".  Leonardo da Vinci is known to have filled the margins of his sketchbooks with doodles and he certainly was no fool or simpleton.  Not agreeing with these definitions, doodles or doodling to me satisfies a creative urge like no other.  It is a way of drawing beautiful images, maybe birthed in the unconscious mind, but brought to fruition with lots of thought and attention to detail.  Intuitive impulses do play a part in the expressive process, but doodling can also involve very complicated and repetitive patterns, as in Zentangle, that require a great deal of concentration and attention to detail.  Many believe, as I do, that doodling is a stress relieving activity that has a calming effect.  As one becomes completely engrossed in the process, all cares are lifted from thought and all attention is on the drawing.  And the satisfaction in the completed design is very fulfilling.  
The wonderful thing is that everyone can doodle.  There is no special training or artistic talent necessary.  Just let your intuitive mind and your pen or pencil lead the way.  For examples or more information, just log on to Pinterest or check out the numerous YouTube videos.  Inspiration can come from almost anywhere.  One just needs to look around.  Try it for yourself.  
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Bridal Bouquet

1/6/2016

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Several years ago, I was thinking about what to give a very dear friend's daughter as a very special present to express my sincere appreciation of her friendship.  It was her daughter's wedding and the present needed to be a lasting and beautiful reminder of her special day.  For her gift, I decided to do a painting of her wedding bouquet.  The actual bouquet would not last, but the painting would always be a reminder of the beauty of that day.  I have since painted many bouquets.  Sometimes, they are gifts for friends and sometimes, a commission for a client to give to a relative or friend as a gift.  What better way to express your thoughtfulness and to commemorate the bride's big day than with this unique gift.  I have designed a gift certificate to give to the bride before the wedding day in anticipation of the gift.  My most recent painting is pictured below and was painted for my daughter-in-law's cousin.  What beautiful flowers they were and what a joy to paint!
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    Kay Hofler

    I am a retired art teacher and now a full time professional artist who loves to paint and share my paintings with family, friends art lovers and patrons. 

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