Holiday Classics -- An Art Journal Page

Okay, so here we are 3 days before Christmas in the U.S. and I haven't purchased one item to cook for the "big" day. It's okay though because this year, it's just me and Damon so we are keeping it light and easy. 

I do have the menu planned though. Here's what I'm planning: 

• Cornish Hens
• Cauliflower
• Collard Greens
• Salad with avocado
• Sweet Potato Casserole for dessert
• and maybe a simple wild rice pilaf

That's it folks. I'm keeping it super simple and then I'm spending the day between my art table and the couch. :-)

So when Yuko Miki gave me my art journal challenge, I was thrilled. I've been taking a sketching class with Andrea Gomoll (her challenge was on day 9) and while I'm still new to sketching, I thought this was a chance to see what I've learned so far.

TODAY'S CHALLENGE -- from Yuko Miki

The challenge -- draw your favorite holiday or winter foods in any medium you choose. 

Sounds simple enough, huh? Well, it took me a lot longer than I thought. First, it took me forever to narrow down my favorites -- I have so many. I knew immediately that I was going to sketch and use watercolor, so that was easy. Then, the drawing. WHEW -- that took me some time too and lots and lots and lots of erasing. 

But the process was amazing. I realized that I've learned a lot from Andrea's class even in this short amount of time I've been in it. That felt good to reinforce my learning with a bit of practice. Let's face it, we can't get better at anything if we don't practice. 

Here's my page: 

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That was fun. 

Now "show" me your favorite holiday foods. I might need to add to my list. 

Okay, we are in the final stretch, so make sure to check out all the teachers in the blog hop. 

HERE'S THE LINE UP
December 1 -- Mimi Bondi -- MimiBondi.com
December 2 -- Cindy Gilstrap -- Junque Art Studios 
December 4 -- Tiare Smith -- TiareSmith.com 
December 7 -- Julie Baker -- Creatively Onward 
December 8 -- Amanda Trought -- Reality Arts 
December 9 -- Andrea Gomoll -- Cre8tive Cre8tions
December 10 -- Nicole Piar -- GhostKitten.com
December 11 -- Lisa DeYoung -- Mountain Mermaid Studios 
December 15 -- Kelly Johnson -- Wings, Worms, and Wonder 
December 16 -- Tori Weyers -- DrawRiot.com
December 17 -- Sadelle Wiltshire -- Tangle Vermont 
December 18 -- Barb Owen -- HowToGetCreative.com
December 21 -- Hali Karla -- HaliKarla.com
DAY TWENTY-TWO-->December 22 -- Yuko Miki -- Honeyberry Studios 
December 23 -- Lisa McLoughlin -- Lisa McLoughlin Art
December 28 -- Virginia Simpson-Magruder -- Kentucky Girl Designs 
December 30 -- iHanna -- iHanna.nu 

​Are you creating with me this month? 
Tell me so I can check it out. Follow me on Instagram -- @kialagives and use the hashtag #journeywithin2016 -- see you there. 

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