Valerie Jones Blog

Experiencing Creativity

Copyright 2010 Valerie Jones  Genesis 1:27 - So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.  NIV   Since God created us in his own image, we were made to be creative.  Look at nature around us and see God's creative handiwork! …(continue reading)

Hair

Step 1   Overview to drawing hair - Draw the outline shape of the hair. Begin by applying the dark areas in the direction the hair grows. After dark areas are placed, blend them out to be a halftone value. Reapply the darks by drawing the darks into the light area. Pull the light area into the…(continue reading)

Creative Thinking

  Copyright 2010 Valerie Jones In Julia Cameron's book, The Artist's Way, , she states - “The idea that the Creator encourages creativity is a radical thought.  We tend to think, or at least fear, that creative dreams are egotistical, something God wouldn’t approve of for us…(continue reading)

Ears

Ears are different than any other part of the face.  They have a unique shape and the skin is shinier.  Our ears are oilier which creates the shine.  I love drawing ears because of the dark darks and the bright whites.  A lot of contrast is in the ear.   Step 1   This…(continue reading)

The Artist's Way

  Over the last 7 or 8 years, I have been an avid reader to The Artist's Way written by Julia Cameron. Her writing has given me much insight to who I am as an artist and a person.   The Artist’s Way has been an inspiration.  Julia Cameron’s books have awakened…(continue reading)