Quarantine Photo Scavenger Hunt - Day 19

[dizzojay]

Something that keeps me sane

yourself (disguised enough that you're comfortable sharing the photo)	your favorite book (we won't tell any of the others you picked a favorite)	merchandise from a fandom (pick your definition of fandom--sports 100% qualify)	your exercise equipment	the view out a window
something alive	a meal	a letter/postcard from someone (feel free to redact)	something that keeps you sane	your computer
a useful tool	memorabilia from an event outside	wild card	a game you've been playing	a musical instrument
something someone made for you	a gift you're planning to give	an outfit you've worn recently (with or without you inside it)	something that makes you smile	the kitchen sink
something unexpected	something funny	a bad habit	a good habit	something you're proud of

Using my imagination keeps me sane and always has.  Pure and simple.

Whether it be art, writing or reading, I've grown up needing that creative outlet like I need air in my lungs!

So, just for something different, there are a few old pictures of mine that combine two of my loves - art and stories.  These probably date back to my late teens.  I used to do lots of pictures like these - before I got wrapped up in dapplegrey art and Spn portraits.  It would be nice to go back to doing a few things like this again one day!!   :)



A Knight


Jousting knights


Irish mythological hero Cu Chulainn


Sir Galahad

Comments

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

I don't know why you stopped doing the variety of subjects, I mean clearly you carried on with the horses but you mostly seem to do horse faces (right?), rather than the whole animal too, but it's a shame. You had an eye for illustration and action! Maybe you could try some illustrations for bangs instead of manips? Have a bit of fun with it, like you did here.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I think these fell by the wayside when I started concentrating on dapplegrey art. I concentrated on just doing the animals to keep the standards up. And when people want commissions of their animals, more often than not, it's just a head and shoulders. But this year may be the year to try to get back into a couple of these sorts of pics because dapplegrey art is just not happening - shows are all cancelled, and people have got far more important things to think about than commissions!

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Go for it!

[metallidean-grl.livejournal.com]

WOW! Those are good. I love the jousting knights. So many elements involved in it. Nice job.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[kiramaru7.livejournal.com]

LOVE your fantasy art! It's awesome! You should try & do more of it! :D

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I definitely would like to, I just need to get myself back into that mindset!

[kiramaru7.livejournal.com]

Cool! Maybe read the Dunk & Egg tales by George RR Marten. I think the title of the collection is "A Knight of the & Kingdoms." It's 3 novellas, so no worries about reading something that may or may not get finished. XD

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

Wow! Breathtakingly beautiful... just wow...

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you :)

[jj1564.livejournal.com]

I love your handsome knights and their brave steeds, the way you do their cloaks and manes/tails makes them look like they're moving. I hope you'll do some more of this type of artwork. I think creativity is the best way to keep sane, whether it's art or storytelling.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I would really like to get back into doing a bit more of this stuff, I just needs to get back into the mindset, and to figure out what to do with it!

[sasha-dragon.livejournal.com]

these are beautiful! I hope you find your way back to doing more of these types of drawing one day, and more importantly, what would we have to offer you for pictures of Jared and Jensen as knights?

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

It would be nice to do a couple of these sorts of pics again. And Jared and Jensen as in armour? As long as there's a can opener to get them out of it!

[candygramme.livejournal.com]

Those are gorgeous. I'd love to make that first one into an embroidery.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

Consider this my absolute blessing for you to make that pic into an embroidery if you wish. I'll have a look over he weekend to see if I can find the original pic and if I can, I'll try to take a better picture of it.

That picture is so old that photo would have been taken in pre-digital age!