tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13362437488780834772024-02-18T23:45:07.979-05:00Mostly MarkersDrawings, Doodles, and a Few WordsCindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.comBlogger343125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-61220871718270786382023-12-08T19:17:00.010-05:002023-12-27T08:03:10.486-05:00Advent Calendar 2023<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiApE8KCbcg6Os2f03uPNO5lkF8o_9xfYVACHd76snJ4tyb0S1TolecU1AwnGBb0i844SaMQ8mKBsZOnTqLlO5K6q_cxVfXWzZs9XS2oIzk3CUCIijft1RVCPqQCZdN6QBwfaJQb1CfxKTEd0jvjTngyRdR86xgoOR1gI-lQADUaGTrfIn9-lQHJ7irVvM/s3074/Advent%20122523%20REV%20final.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2265" data-original-width="3074" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiApE8KCbcg6Os2f03uPNO5lkF8o_9xfYVACHd76snJ4tyb0S1TolecU1AwnGBb0i844SaMQ8mKBsZOnTqLlO5K6q_cxVfXWzZs9XS2oIzk3CUCIijft1RVCPqQCZdN6QBwfaJQb1CfxKTEd0jvjTngyRdR86xgoOR1gI-lQADUaGTrfIn9-lQHJ7irVvM/w516-h380/Advent%20122523%20REV%20final.jpeg" width="516" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: left;">I've finished drawing
my Advent calendar, the 13th since I
began in 2008. As always, it's been a meaningful way for me to reflect, draw, and
color using
seasonal images and words, often taken from scripture, hymns, and
prayers. <br /></div></div><p></p><p>Because Advent ended on Sunday 12/24 this year, my calendar grid has double-wide spaces for the Sundays (moving down diagonally from the top left) and for Christmas Day. <br /></p><p></p><p></p>Each drawing space is small, about 1-5/8" high, and it may look a bit
fuzzy or faded above. For a better view, click on the image. If you'd like to see my calendar drawings from past years, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/search/label/Advent%20finished" target="_blank">click here</a>. <ul><li><span style="font-size: small;">Copic markers; also some colored pencil for 12/3 <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">Pen: Copic multiliner or Micron <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">Words and sources:</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/3 We are leaving ordinary time (</span><span style="font-size: small;">My calendar each year starts with these words which point out the wonder
of the Advent time, looking forward to Christmas and the birth of
Jesus. And in the church year, our long season of "ordinary time" - the
summer and fall weeks after Pentecost - has now ended.) <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/4 Make haste to help us (Psalm 70:1 and Book of Common Prayer, evening prayer liturgy)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/5 O come, thou branch of Jesse's tree (Hymn "O come, O come, Emmanuel")</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/6 Joy</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/7 Keep awake (Mark 13:35-37)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/8 Grace</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/9 Good news - Jesus Christ the Son of God (Mark 1:1) </span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/10 Joyful hope is springing (Hymn "Sleepers, wake!") </span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/11 Mercy and truth have met together (Psalm 85:10) </span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/12 Restore (Psalm 80:3) </span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/13 The day is near (Romans 13:12) </span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/14 Stir up your strength and come to help us (Psalm 80:2) </span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/15 Peace shall be a pathway for his feet (Psalm 85:13) </span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/16 God so loves the world ... (John 3:16, with "loves" in place of "loved")<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/17 Rejoice, rejoice, believers, and let your lights appear! (Hymn)<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/18 Listen </span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/19 Holy and mighty (Trisagion hymn, "Holy God, holy and mighty, holy immortal one, have mercy upon us")<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/20 The Lord is not slow about His promise. (2 Peter 3:9) </span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/21 Son of God - Savior - Emmanuel - Redeemer - Son of Man<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/22 Praise<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/23 Patience<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/24 May the Word sent from God lead us in the way of love, hope, joy, and peace. (Advent candle-lighting sentence from our church bulletin)<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/25 Joy to the world!<br /></span></li></ul></ul>Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-87480238672274020862023-10-23T14:11:00.002-04:002023-10-23T14:11:43.677-04:00Peace Angel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhsDObVVAleRxTAaO9qXtklEVYuoNNeZXc1ECG28vUg5gMVIamQpGP7eZbjnM-5bp9e-HTr4j_DfYHR2r9MZzkzHOUjt3GkbILyaSjtmD4grd5edBmnCwo_BdfNfSRW5fScTF9tZ9s-ytzAOnyk7UXJlPf3yqnJxOGST_ldB6PJeoOLjGarllxc1_Iojo/s1628/peace%20angel%20101823.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1184" data-original-width="1628" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhsDObVVAleRxTAaO9qXtklEVYuoNNeZXc1ECG28vUg5gMVIamQpGP7eZbjnM-5bp9e-HTr4j_DfYHR2r9MZzkzHOUjt3GkbILyaSjtmD4grd5edBmnCwo_BdfNfSRW5fScTF9tZ9s-ytzAOnyk7UXJlPf3yqnJxOGST_ldB6PJeoOLjGarllxc1_Iojo/w400-h291/peace%20angel%20101823.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p>It's too soon for Christmas, but never too soon for an angel of peace and good will. </p><p>Starting from my <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/2022/12/advent-calendar-2022.html" target="_blank">2022 Advent calendar</a>, I redrew it to be larger and with a full set of wings on the left. It will be the image for my 2023 Christmas card. <br /></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Copic marker colors used: BG10, B01,21, BV31, V25, R02, E37,41,53, Y21, YR21, C0,1, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">Custom color </a>G143</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Pen: Micron 03 black<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Paper: <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/about-my-paper.html">Neenah</a>, cut down to A2 (4-1/4 x 5-1/2")<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Words: Peace <br /></span></li></ul>Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-71297966337118051772022-12-25T14:23:00.000-05:002022-12-25T16:40:35.628-05:00Advent Calendar 2022<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCTPKqz7xe2BXb6r3zbfkHbt1EPm2RQekkZHE-Fb1ley-II3Bj64WckhTPONvaCJt7yYpQM4Y44ShE8mMPblJkqCvwO_PKAxc6I1ELgnGz0Jkr51UbUWljvnzW_jWeKYUwgRnEvtAved73sRFZeeFK3nVOezzDM5OSPflHBZ3nOqvdcM2sHAQEjiv4/s3230/advent%20calendar%20122522.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2379" data-original-width="3230" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCTPKqz7xe2BXb6r3zbfkHbt1EPm2RQekkZHE-Fb1ley-II3Bj64WckhTPONvaCJt7yYpQM4Y44ShE8mMPblJkqCvwO_PKAxc6I1ELgnGz0Jkr51UbUWljvnzW_jWeKYUwgRnEvtAved73sRFZeeFK3nVOezzDM5OSPflHBZ3nOqvdcM2sHAQEjiv4/w547-h404/advent%20calendar%20122522.jpeg" width="547" /></a></div><br />I've finished
my Advent calendar, the 12th since I
began in 2008. It's always a meaningful way for me to reflect, draw, and
color using
seasonal images and words, often taken from scripture, hymns, and
prayers. <p></p><p></p>Each drawing space is small, about 1-5/8" high, and it may look a bit
fuzzy or faded above. For a better view, click on the image. If you'd like to see my calendar drawings from past years, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/search/label/Advent%20finished" target="_blank">click here</a>. <ul><li><span style="font-size: small;">Copic markers <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">Pen: Copic multiliner </span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">Words and sources:</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: small;">11/27 We are leaving ordinary time (</span><span style="font-size: small;">My calendar each year starts with these words which point out the wonder
of the Advent time, looking forward to Christmas and the birth of
Jesus. And in the church year, our long season of "ordinary time" - the
summer and fall weeks after Pentecost - has now ended.)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">11/28 Hope of all the earth Thou art </span><span style="font-size: small;">(hymn - Come Thou Long-expected Jesus)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">11/29 A light to the nations (Luke 2:32)<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">11/30 Joy <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/1 Born a child, and yet a King </span><span style="font-size: small;">(hymn - Come Thou Long-expected Jesus)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/2 He shall reign forever and ever - Hallelujah! (Handel's Messiah - Hallelujah chorus)<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/3 Peace <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/4 Grace <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/5 Let each heart prepare a home </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span></span>(hymn "On Jordan's Bank." There are various translations of the
lyrics. My hymnal reads, "Let each heart prepare a home where such a
mighty Guest may come.")</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/6-8 and 13-15 Unto us a child (Isaiah 9:6)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/9 The spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him. (Isaiah 11:2)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/10 The wilderness shall be glad. (from Isaiah 35:1)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/11 Happy are they whose hope is in the Lord. (from Psalm 146:4)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/12 Holy and mighty (Trisagion hymn - "Holy Lord, holy and mighty, holy immortal one, have mercy upon us.")</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/16 Love</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/17 Stars keep watch (hymn - People, Look East) </span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">12/18 O come, Emmanuel (hymn)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">12/19 Pour light upon us (hymn - O Heavenly Word - "pour light upon us from above, and fire our hearts with ardent love") </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">12/20 Mercy</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">12/21 Wait</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">12/22 Awake</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">12/23 The day is near (Romans 13:12)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">12/24 Anticipate ... </span><br /></span></li></ul></ul>Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-70684608133301545082021-12-08T09:21:00.004-05:002021-12-25T19:07:08.808-05:00Advent Calendar 2021<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEib0boP7G6RtMKRn-Z-0rHwFe_2yKHciNlsTLBhYcu2V6esO6BeJV1VMZboM87tNtKaGt4GJWLkUayuAbMTtF0hZX2lWNtP-_BLoJLjcVmXB9KA3kL5b3gtRbzGq_pjpftGYwE5QDNr7tCP0FAzmF2JK1StgKv18M2CeBbpijZLP_nYvbYmZf6idFgz=s3240" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2481" data-original-width="3240" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEib0boP7G6RtMKRn-Z-0rHwFe_2yKHciNlsTLBhYcu2V6esO6BeJV1VMZboM87tNtKaGt4GJWLkUayuAbMTtF0hZX2lWNtP-_BLoJLjcVmXB9KA3kL5b3gtRbzGq_pjpftGYwE5QDNr7tCP0FAzmF2JK1StgKv18M2CeBbpijZLP_nYvbYmZf6idFgz=w577-h444" width="577" /></a></div><br />I'm happy that I've completed another Advent calendar, my 11th since I began in 2008. As always, I enjoyed the activity to reflect, draw, and color using
seasonal images and words, often taken from scripture, hymns, and
prayers. </div></div><div> </div><div>Each drawing space is small, about 1-5/8" high, and it may look a bit
fuzzy or faded above. For a better view, click on the image. If you'd like to see my calendar drawings from past years, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/search/label/Advent%20finished" target="_blank">click here</a>. <br /></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Copic markers</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Pen: Copic multiliner</span><span style="font-size: 85%;"> <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Paper: <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/about-my-paper.html">Neenah</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Words and sources:</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">11/28 We are leaving ordinary time (</span><span style="font-size: 85%;">My calendar each year starts with these words which point out the wonder
of the Advent time, looking forward to Christmas and the birth of
Jesus. And in the church year, our long season of "ordinary time" - the
summer and fall weeks after Pentecost - has now ended.)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">11/29-12/4 Savior of the nations, come! Virgin's Son, make here your home! Marvel now, both heaven and earth, that the Lord chose such a birth. (hymn) (My calendar drawings had a late start this year, and I used the 6-day blank space for a long vine and the first verse of a favorite Advent hymn.)<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">12/5 Wait ...</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">12/6 Emmanuel (meaning "God with us") <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">12/7 Hope </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">12/8 From our fears and sins release us (hymn - Come thou long-expected Jesus)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">12/9 Put on the armor of Light (Romans 13:12)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">12/10 The Day is at hand (Romans 13:12) </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">12/11 Rejoice</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">12/12 The Lord will renew you in his love (Zephaniah 3:17) </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">12/13 At that time, I will bring you home (Zephaniah 3:20)<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">12/14 Grace and mercy (from the Book of Common Prayer collect (prayer) for the 3rd Sunday of Advent)<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">12/15 Patience<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">12/16 Come, thou long expected Jesus (hymn) <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">12/17 Sing aloud, O daughter Zion! (Zephaniah 3:14) <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">12/18 Therefore, keep awake (Mark 13:24)<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">12/19 Love, hope, joy, peace (from an Advent blessing "May the Word sent from God lead us in the way of love, hope, joy, and peace") </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">12/20 Believe<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">12/21 The Lord will fulfill the promise (Jeremiah 33:14) <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">12/22 With joy, you will draw water from the springs of salvation (Isaiah 12:3) <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">12/23 Blessings<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">12/24 Unto us, a Savior (Luke 2:11) <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">12/25 Glory to God in the highest (Luke 2:14) <br /></span></li></ul></ul>Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-19543785928352347992021-03-06T19:26:00.005-05:002021-04-03T10:18:18.904-04:00Lenten Calendar 2021<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdYgCLE5DMctC0AztDhWfB_zfBu018tOHFWYVtvY2OeT4FDMkpVvq801tIH6NYgCvW9e2uXWUQMG2aVv7tWTB-RXYvkAevJgs57L5UpJf00kueQC4V2WOsh_kRxDMDVdLKqmnhDv6uqh0/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1628.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1675" height="653" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdYgCLE5DMctC0AztDhWfB_zfBu018tOHFWYVtvY2OeT4FDMkpVvq801tIH6NYgCvW9e2uXWUQMG2aVv7tWTB-RXYvkAevJgs57L5UpJf00kueQC4V2WOsh_kRxDMDVdLKqmnhDv6uqh0/w535-h653/fullsizeoutput_1628.jpeg" width="535" /></a></div></div><p></p><p>My finished calendar for Lent. A variety of templates and ideas are posted <a href="https://prayingincolor.com/making-the-lenten-journey-calendar-templates" target="_blank">here</a> on Sybil MacBeth's Praying in Color blog. Her finished calendar is posted <a href="https://prayingincolor.com/not-lent-as-usual" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Once again, I'm so glad to have done this activity of daily prayer drawings, with words and meditations layered into the lines and colors. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Note: each drawing space is small, about an inch wide, so you may want to click on the drawing for a better view. <span style="font-size: 85%;"> </span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Copic markers, Uniball gold gel impact pen, white gel pen, yellow colored pencil<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Pen: Copic multiliners, black, sky blue, cobalt, purple </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Paper: <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/about-my-paper.html">Neenah</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Words: </span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Week 1: Ashes, Renew, Hope, Enlighten</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Week 2: Mighty to save, Thaw, Grateful, Turn, Mend/ heal, Thirst, His mercy endures forever</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Week 3: Follow, Presence, Lift up, Pray, Remember, Be still and know, Redeem</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Week 4: Give life, Believe, Grace, Learn, Promise, Connect, Inspire<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Week 5: Journey, Faith, Sustain, Bless, Centering, Stir, Loving-kindness</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Week 6: Embrace, Dwell in safety, Lord, Rest, Kyrie eleison, Release, Forgiven<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Week 7 (Holy Week): Hosanna, Help us, There/Here, Lay aside every weight (Hebrews 12:1), Given for us, God so loves (adapted from John 3:16). The last day doesn't have words.<br /></span></li></ul></ul>Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-44983140336665978792020-05-22T17:43:00.002-04:002020-05-22T17:43:44.231-04:00Sketch - Cezanne Inspired<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Getting warmed up for February's <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/2020/02/cezanne-inspired.html" target="_blank">Cezanne inspired project</a>, I did this rough pencil sketch with a Bible verse that echoed the feeling of abundance in the original painting. I added a bit of coloring, then set it aside, thinking I might use it for another drawing. <br />
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But the longer it sat on my table, the more it seemed complete in itself, and the words developed layers of meaning for me as time went on. So three months later, I'm calling it done. Sometimes my scratchiest sketches make me happy without needing a polished end point.<br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Copic marker colors used: W1, 3; Y13; YR21, 30; YG05, 21; E81; V000, 22; BV31; B41</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Colored pencils, a very old set of Venus Spectracolor: ultramarine, orange, olive green, scarlet lake, terra cotta, and orange-yellow</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Paper: printer paper, cut down to 4-1/4 x 5-1/2"</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Words: From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace. - John 1:16</span></li>
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Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-50925865834974266632020-02-13T18:28:00.000-05:002020-02-13T21:02:26.816-05:00Cezanne Inspired<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My drawing: Rounds and Angles</td></tr>
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Last month, by coincidence, my friend <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/02/about-sybil-and-her-drawings.html">Sybil</a> and I both created and sent birthday greetings that were inspired by paintings. It gave us the idea, just for fun, to choose a piece of art that we'd each use as inspiration for "something" of our own. Our simple rules: "Anything goes - any medium, any outcome, any close or remote connection to the inspiration piece." <br />
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My drawing, above, is inspired by the Cezanne painting at the end of today's post, Still Life with Fruit. As I was looking at the painting, at first I noticed the colors - warm yellows, yellow greens, oranges, and grays, with cool blues and purples - and the subject matter - fruit, fabric, pottery, baskets, and furniture.<br />
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Then I began to see it as a collection of shapes and lines - rounds and angles - and that's what I drew. I enjoyed making the wall and floor backgrounds with the small snippets of shape and color in between. Before starting my "rounds and angles" drawing, I sketched a more traditional still life, which I might finish and post later.<br />
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Below is Sybil's drawing, a very fun and playful take on the inspiration. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sybil's drawing: Anglican Tea Party Prayer Beads</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">My materials: </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Copic markers (many colors) with some colored pencil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Pen: Copic multiliner 0.3 black</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Paper: <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/about-my-paper.html">Neenah</a>, cut down to 4.25 x 5.5"</span></li>
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Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-31788842592348587412019-12-08T13:26:00.002-05:002020-07-25T17:54:09.656-04:00Advent Calendar 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've finished drawing my 10th Advent Calendar. After taking a year off in 2018, I was happy to do one again. It's been such a blessing for me to reflect, draw, and color using seasonal images and words, often taken from scripture, hymns, and prayers. <br />
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This year, with Advent starting on December 1, my calendar grid worked best with four rows of six, and a center oval for Christmas Day. So the Sunday spaces (where I draw candles) will occur diagonally. Each drawing space is small, about 1-5/8" high, and it may look a bit
fuzzy or faded above. For a better view, click on the image.<br />
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If you'd like to see my calendar drawings from past years, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/search/label/Advent%20finished" target="_blank">click here</a>. <br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Copic markers</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Pen: Copic multiliner 0.3, 0.2, and 0.1 black </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Paper: <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/about-my-paper.html">Neenah</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Words and sources:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">1. We are leaving ordinary time (</span><span style="font-size: 85%;">My calendar each year starts with these words which point out the wonder
of the Advent time, looking forward to Christmas and the birth of
Jesus. And in the church year, our long season of "ordinary time" - the
summer and fall weeks after Pentecost - has now ended)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">2. Sometimes a light surprises (hymn)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">3. O come Emmanuel, thou Branch of Jesse's stem (hymn, Veni Emmanuel)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">4. I will make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert (Isaiah 43:9)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">5. Await</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">6. Hope</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">7. Prepare the way of the Lord; make his paths straight (Matthew 3:3)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">8. Then you shall see and be radiant (Isaiah 60:5)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">9-10. Peace - be still</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">11. Shine</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">12. Let every heart prepare a throne, and every voice a song (hymn, Hark! a loud voice! the Savior comes)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">13. Rejoice with joy and singing (Isaiah 35:1)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">14. Trust in God's promise</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">15-16. Patience </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">17. Brighten your heart (from an Advent blessing)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">18. Already - Not yet</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">19. Savior</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">20. Every valley shall be lifted up (Isaiah 40:4)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">21. Wonder</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">22. Grant us your Light (from an Advent prayer) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">23. Glory to God in the highest!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">24. Grace</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">25. Christmas Day </span></li>
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Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-46293918117608786312019-03-22T16:03:00.000-04:002019-04-20T14:51:33.082-04:00Lenten Calendar 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Since I didn't draw a calendar for this past Advent season, I was very ready to start one for Lent! I've kept it simple, just a few words from the season's scriptures or prayers, as they connect to my daily events and experiences, with a bit of drawing and coloring. Note: each drawing space is small, about an inch wide, so you may want to click on the drawing for a better view. <br />
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<i>Added Saturday, April 20, 2019: </i>This is my finished calendar update, with the drawings complete through today in Holy Week. Though my drawings end with the sorrow and darkness of Holy Saturday, there is joy in our faith of Easter's resurrection.<br />
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In the past, I've used a variety of templates (click <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/search/label/Easter%20and%20Lent" target="_blank">here</a> for more of my Lent and Easter posts, or <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/search/label/Advent%20finished" target="_blank">here</a> for my Advent calendar posts). You can find this <a href="https://prayingincolor.com/the-journey-through-lent-on-a-calendar-template" target="_blank">grid and other templates</a> on my friend <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/02/about-sybil-and-her-drawings.html" target="_blank">Sybil</a>'s Praying in Color blog, along with <a href="https://prayingincolor.com/how-im-using-the-2019-lenten-calendar-template" target="_blank">her current Lent calendar</a> drawing. <br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Copic markers; colored pencil for April 1 bench</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Pen: Copic multiliner 0.3, 0.5, and 1.0 black </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Paper: <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/about-my-paper.html">Neenah</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Words:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Week 1: Ash; Slow; Draw near; Wash</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Week 2: The time is now; Rough; Give me vision; Walk - put one foot in front of the other; Look for truth; Make in us new and contrite hearts; Spare your people, O Lord</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Week 3: Sustain; Gather; Trust; Seek Him; Wait patiently for the Lord; Show me your way, O Lord; Sounds of great gladness</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Week 4: Deeply; Keep me safe; Read and meditate; Come to me, all who are weary and heavy laden -</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Week 5: And I will give you rest; Teach me; Mercy; Be reconciled to God; Who gives life to the world</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Week 6: For our sake; Lift up your hearts; He remembers that we are but dust; I will guide you with my eye; Now is the day of salvation; Hide not; Forgive</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Week 7: Hosanna; Oh... hush... ; Gifts of God; Darkness.</span></li>
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Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-47048027089668344502018-12-25T20:11:00.001-05:002018-12-25T20:11:54.636-05:00Nativity - 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span id="goog_1121687314"></span><span id="goog_1121687315"></span>Though I took a break this year and didn't draw an Advent calendar, I finished a small Nativity drawing today. Wishing the blessings of Christmas to all! <br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Copic marker colors used: <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">Custom color B2000</a>, B000,63, R00,32, RV55,66, YR21,24,27, E00,04,25</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Colored pencil (for halos): Venus Spectracolor, sand 1437 </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Pen: Copic multiliner 0.3 black</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Paper: <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/about-my-paper.html">Neenah</a>, cut down to 3 x 3-3/4"</span></li>
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Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-63778877663060497092018-02-28T10:33:00.004-05:002018-02-28T10:33:48.604-05:00Triangles Doodle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Bright triangles balancing on a gray stairstep. <br />
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In real life, the orange and pink colors are less similar. <br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Copic marker colors used: C3, R35, Y15, YR15, G07, BG45</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Pen: Copic multiliner 0.5 black</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Paper: <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/about-my-paper.html">Neenah</a>, cut down to 3 x 4-1/4"</span></li>
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Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-89973300216717798442018-01-27T14:25:00.001-05:002018-01-27T14:26:09.852-05:00Birthday Wishes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A small, sketchy drawing of birthday treats ... party hat, cake, pinwheel, and balloons ... on a black mat. I'll mount it on some turquoise patterned paper and add a note inside for a special birthday card. I know the recipient will enjoy it. <br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Copic marker colors used: <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">Custom color R290</a>, R08, RV95, Y19, BG10,57, E23,25,29,37,71</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Pen: Copic multiliner 0.1 black, white gel pen for highlights</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Paper: <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/about-my-paper.html">Neenah</a>, cut down to 3-1/2" square</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Words: Birthday Wishes</span></li>
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Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-33657963334400235282018-01-02T17:02:00.000-05:002018-01-02T17:02:03.364-05:00New Year 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A joyful verse from the Gospel of John from our Sunday scriptures. Entering into 2018, I'm trusting in God's grace to carry me through. I doodled a vine for "joy" and added a sunrise sky. <br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Copic marker colors used: <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">Custom color G143</a>, G17, B41,45, R00,02,32</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Pen: Copic multiliner 0.2 and 0.5 black</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Paper: <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/about-my-paper.html">Neenah</a>, cut down to 4.25 x 5.5"</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Words: Joy, 2018, and "From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. John 1:16"</span></li>
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Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-21661883837179217222017-12-03T21:49:00.001-05:002017-12-27T11:07:22.886-05:00Advent Calendar 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With the Nativity scene drawing for Christmas Day, I've completed my annual Advent calendar drawings. As with past years, I've enjoyed taking the time to enjoy the hope, joy, and wonder of the season with my pens and markers. <br />
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Each drawing space is small (about 1-5/8" high) and it may look a bit fuzzy or faded above. For a better view, click on the image. <br />
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If you might like to try something similar, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/2016/11/tomorrow-is-first-sunday-of-advent-and.html" target="_blank">click here</a> for more information, or <a href="https://prayingincolor.com/2017-advent-calendar-templates" target="_blank">here</a> (my friend Sybil's blog) for 2017 template formats, including my calendar grid that I'm using. Or click here for my eight completed <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/search/label/Advent%20finished" target="_blank">calendars from past years</a>.<br />
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For a listing of words, sources of words, Copic colors, and other materials used, see below (or click on "read more" to see it.)<br />
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<b>Words, Sources of Words, Copic Colors, and Other Materials Used </b></div>
All drawn with Copic 0.2 or 0.3 black multiliner unless noted. <br />
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Sunday, December 3:<br />
Words: We are leaving ordinary time.<br />
Source: My calendar each year starts with these words which point out the wonder of the Advent time, looking forward to Christmas and the birth of
Jesus. And in the church year, our long season of "ordinary time" - the summer and fall weeks after Pentecost - has now ended.<br />
Copic colors: B32, BV31, G17, FV2, Y15<br />
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Monday, December 4:<br />
Word: Waiting<br />
Copic colors: YR21, BG45,72, YG05<br />
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Tuesday, December 5:<br />
Word: Joy<br />
Copic colors: Purple 0.3 multiliner, RV14, R08, G12<br />
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Wednesday, December 6:<br />
Words: Set free<br />
Copic colors: B41, C1,3,5, T0,1, BV23, E81<br />
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Thursday, December 7:<br />
Words: Cast away the works of darkness - Put on the armor of light<br />
Source: Book of Common Prayer, collect for first Sunday of Advent<br />
Copic colors: W1, B01, Y19,21,26,38<br />
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Friday, December 8:<br />
Word: Peace<br />
Copic colors: BG10,32<br />
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Saturday, December 9:<br />
Word: Quiet<br />
Copic colors: BV31, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">custom color</a> B2000, YG03, YR14, R56<br />
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Sunday, December 10:<br />
Words: Prepare the way<br />
Copic colors: B63, Y38, C3, T3, W3, E84, YG91,97, BG93<br />
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Monday, December 11:<br />
Words: Every valley shall be lifted up<br />
Source: Isaiah 40:4<br />
Copic colors: E41, B000,53, G40,43,46<br />
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Tuesday, December 12:<br />
Word: Watch<br />
Copic colors: E00,09,33, T0, RV52, V000,12<br />
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Wednesday, December 13:<br />
Word:Repent<br />
Copic colors: B21<br />
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Thursday, December 14:<br />
Word: Hope<br />
Copic colors: YG05, YR27, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">custom color</a> YYR2000<br />
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Friday, December 15:<br />
Words: The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.<br />
Source: John 1:4<br />
Copic colors: Y08, B39<br />
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Saturday, December 16:<br />
Words: Veni Emmanuel - Rejoice!<br />
Source: Advent hymn "Veni Emmanuel" (O Come, Emmanuel - God With Us) and its "Rejoice! Rejoice!" refrain<br />
Copic colors: BG000, G14, Y38, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">custom color</a> R290. In real life, the Y38 color is a deep yellow, not orange.<br />
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Sunday, December 17:<br />
Words: The one who calls you is faithful.<br />
Source: 1 Thessalonians 5:24<br />
Copic colors: B41,45, RV63,66, Y21, G24,28 <br />
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Monday, December 18:<br />
Words: A man whose name was John came as a witness to testify to the light.<br />
Source: I paraphrased parts of John 1:6-7, "<span class="text John-1-6" id="en-NRSV-26041">There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. </span><span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042"><sup> </sup>He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him." </span><br />
<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Copic colors: BG05, Y15 </span><br />
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<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Tuesday, December 19:</span><br />
<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Word: Promise</span><br />
<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Copic colors: T3, </span><span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042"><a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">custom color</a> B2000, R08, YG05, Y06, FV2</span><br />
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<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Wednesday, December 20:</span><br />
<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Words: My spirit rejoices in God my Savior.</span><br />
<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Source: Luke 1:47 - a line of the Magnificat, Luke 1:46-55</span><br />
<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Copic colors: YG01, V04, BG45 </span><br />
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<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Thursday, December 21:</span><br />
<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Word: Blessed</span><br />
<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Copic colors: G40, B32, Y11, BG53, RV63</span><br />
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<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Friday, December 22:</span><br />
<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Words: Peace - Good Will - To All </span><br />
<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Copic colors: R56, RV17, G17,40, E25, BG90</span><br />
<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Other: Black 0.5 Copic multiliner, White gel pen </span><br />
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<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Saturday, December 23:</span><br />
<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Words: Trust God's mighty power to save</span><br />
<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Source: Advent hymn "Veni Emmanuel"</span><br />
<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Copic colors: V12, B41,45</span><br />
<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Other: Cobalt 0.5 Copic multiliner</span><br />
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<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Sunday, December 24:</span><br />
<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Words: Be patient </span><br />
<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Copic colors: V04, B24, Y15, G07, R29, E43,44</span><br />
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<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Monday, December 25:</span><br />
<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042">Copic colors: B45, </span><span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042"><a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">custom color</a> B2000, BG32,93, </span><span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042"><a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">custom color</a> G143, W1,3,5, RV10,32, Y21, E00,15,21,25,53,84</span><br />
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<span class="text John-1-7" id="en-NRSV-26042"> </span> <br />
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<br />Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-21303004242587792442017-04-16T12:22:00.001-04:002017-04-16T12:28:13.719-04:00Lenten Calendar 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been several years since my last Lenten calendar, and it felt very good to create one this year. I used a cross template drawn by my friend <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/02/about-sybil-and-her-drawings.html" target="_blank">Sybil</a>, adding a few lines and a "Lent 2017" heading.<br />
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The drawing spaces are quite small, typically 3/4" - 1" wide, and in my post, the image will look a bit blurry, so please click on it for a
better view. Each day's space is very simple - a word or phrase chosen from the daily scriptures or prayers in a Lenten meditation booklet, with a simple drawing or just a bit of color. I like the little icon spaces and the overall color and energy that emerged.<br />
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If you'd like to consider this for next year's Lent, click <a href="http://prayingincolor.com/lenten-calendar-templates-2017" target="_blank">here</a>
for more info, including several templates. Sybil posted her completed 2017 calendar <a href="http://prayingincolor.com/happy-easter-3" target="_blank">here</a>. For all of my Lent and Easter drawings and calendars, click <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/search/label/Easter%20and%20Lent" target="_blank">here</a>. For my Advent calendars, click <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/search/label/Advent%20finished" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Copic markers</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Pen: Copic multiliner 0.3, 0.5, and 1.0 black </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Paper: <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/about-my-paper.html">Neenah</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">In filling in the template, I moved back and forth unevenly from the bottom, saving the spaces in the cross for Ash Wednesday and Holy Week. So I'll list my words by row (row 1 is at the bottom) instead of by date.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Cross: (starting from bottom) Ash Wed. We are dust. And God loves us.; you welcomed me; entrusting; (Holy Saturday) no words; (Left to right) Love one another; good; how very good; Hosanna; (Top of cross: Easter Sunday) Risen! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Row 1: wilderness; connect us; bound by love; all things in common; our hope for healing</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Row 2: mighty to save; fellowship in Jesus; love one another; we are God's field; where 2 or 3 are gathered</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Row 3: humility; no words; if we satisfy others' needs, he will satisfy our needs; embrace and hold fast; he is our peace; revive my soul</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Row 4: we are created in God's image; do not fear; show mercy; no words; keep us; your will be done</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Row 5: in one spirit; serve one another; Christ the true bread; compassion; no words; that we may have life</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Row 6: no words; do not be afraid; varieties of gifts; glorify; grace to love; persevere</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Row 7: peace be with you; encourage one another; break every yoke; no words </span></li>
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Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-68806640524170597652017-01-28T18:45:00.000-05:002017-01-28T21:16:01.474-05:00Yellow-Orange Flowers with Long Leaves<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Many months ago, getting to know my then-new drawing software and tablet, I doodled this shape of flowers with long leaves. Just the line drawing; no coloring. My lines are very jagged, because I didn't adjust the line-smoothing properly, and at the time, I didn't like the drawing.<br />
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I didn't save the computer file, but I printed it out. Recently I came across the printout in a pile of papers, and I decided to photocopy it onto <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/about-my-paper.html">Neenah</a></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>paper and color it. It's really much nicer than I thought. The lines and shapes have a graceful flow that I'm very happy with.<br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Copic marker colors used: <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">Custom color YYR2000</a>, </span><span style="font-size: 85%;">Y21, YR14,15, YG23,61, G43, BG90</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Paper: <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/about-my-paper.html">Neenah</a>, cut down to 5x7"</span></li>
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Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-627181442825420572017-01-10T11:30:00.004-05:002018-01-02T17:03:14.549-05:00New Year 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For the start of a new year. a doodled green "New" in a beautiful verse from Isaiah. <br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Copic marker colors used: Y15 (airbrushed), G07,14,17, YG05</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Pen: Copic multiliner 0.2 and 0.5 black</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Paper: <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/about-my-paper.html">Neenah</a>, cut down to 4.25 x 5.5"</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Words: See, the former things have come to pass - and new things I now declare. Isaiah 42:9a</span></li>
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Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-33205939297438257152016-12-03T17:36:00.002-05:002017-12-11T15:23:45.417-05:00Advent Calendar 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My 2016 Advent calendar is finished. Always a good experience for me as I draw and color my way through Christmas.<br />
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Each drawing space is small (about 1-5/8" high) and it may look a bit fuzzy or faded above. For a better view, click on the image. <br />
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With my daily drawings, I set aside a bit of space and time to reflect on the Advent season, and its message of hope and love. If you might like to try something similar, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/2016/11/tomorrow-is-first-sunday-of-advent-and.html" target="_blank">click here</a> for more information, including 2016 template links. Or click here for my seven <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/search/label/Advent%20finished" target="_blank">calendars from past years</a>.<br />
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For a listing of words, sources of words, Copic colors, and other materials used, see below (or click on "read more" to see it.)<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
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<b>Words, Sources of Words, Copic Colors, and Other Materials Used </b></div>
Sunday, November 27:<br />
Words: We are leaving ordinary time.<br />
Source: My calendar each year starts with these words which point out the wonder of the Advent time, looking forward to Christmas and the birth of
Jesus. And in the church year, our long season of "ordinary time" - the summer and fall weeks after Pentecost - has now ended.<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.2 and cool gray 0.3 multiliners, T1,3, FB2, G07, Y11,15, BV00,20, B21<br />
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Monday, November 28:<br />
Words: The light shines in the darkness.<br />
Source: John 1:5<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 multiliner, Y000, YR21,30, BV34<br />
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Tuesday, November 29:<br />
Word: Hope!<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 multiliner, W1, RV11,14<br />
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Wednesday, November 30:<br />
Words: Mercy, peace, and love<br />
Source: Jude 1:2 "May mercy, peace, and love be yours in abundance."<br />
Copic colors: Cobalt 0.3 multiliner, E81, B01,32<br />
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Thursday, December 1:<br />
Word: Renew<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 multiliner, G07,40, YG05, dots of "0" colorless blender<br />
Other: white gel pen<br />
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Friday, December 2:<br />
Word: Promise<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 multiliner, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">custom color</a> FV25, V000,04,12, BG000<br />
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Saturday, December 3:<br />
Words: The word of our God will stand forever.<br />
Source: Isaiah 40:8<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 multiliner, Y11, YG03,21,23, BG32<br />
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Sunday, December 4:<br />
Words: Watch and wait<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.2 multiliner, BG90, B41,45, E25, YR30, Y21,26,28<br />
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Monday, December 5:<br />
Word: Joy<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.2 multiliner, V04, FV2, BG45<br />
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Tuesday, December 6:<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.2 multiliner, G17,46, R29, 56<br />
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Wednesday, December 7:<br />
Words: Silent night<br />
Source: Christmas hymn "Silent night, holy night"<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 multiliner, B66, Y21,26 <br />
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Thursday, December 8:<br />
Same as December 6<br />
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Friday, December 9:<br />
Word: Maranatha<br />
Source: Maranatha is Aramaic for “Come O Lord” 1 Corinthians 16:22<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.1 and 0.5 multiliners, Y000, RV52, BV04<br />
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Saturday, December 10:<br />
Words: The desert shall blossom<br />
Source: Isaiah 35:1<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.1 and 0.3 multiliners, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">custom color</a> B2000, E41,81, R02,08,32, BG90,93, G12,46<br />
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Sunday, December 11:<br />
Words: Keep awake<br />
Source: Mark 13:37<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 multiliner, E43,44, YR04, G07,46, YG61, V000,04,06<br />
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Monday, December 12:<br />
Words: Behold, I will do a new thing - now it shall spring forth. Do you not see?<br />
Source: Isaiah 43:19<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 multiliner, Y11, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">custom color</a> B2000, B01,05, BG57<br />
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Tuesday, December 13:<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.1 and 0.2 multiliners, Y11,19, YG05,21, G000,14,46, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">custom color</a> R290, R000,32,56<br />
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Wednesday, December 14:<br />
Words: Holy night<br />
Source and Copic colors: Same as December 7 <br />
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Thursday, December 15:<br />
Same as December 13<br />
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Friday, December 16:<br />
Word: Listen<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 multiliner, Y21, B01, G12,43, E21,53<br />
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Saturday, December 17:<br />
Words: Born a child, and yet a King<br />
Source: Christmas hymn "Come thou long-expected Jesus"<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 multiliner, V06,12, Y26,28, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">custom color</a> B2000, B32, BG05<br />
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Sunday, December 18:<br />
Words: Restore us, O God<br />
Source: Psalm 80:3 "Restore us, O God of hosts; Show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved."<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 multiliner, E04, Y13, G000,17, B24,26<br />
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Monday, December 19:<br />
Word: Fulfill<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.2 multiliner, BG10, YG03, G24, RV17,63,66, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">custom color</a> R290<br />
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Tuesday, December 20:<br />
Words: Make his paths straight<br />
Source: Mark 1:3 "... prepare the way of the Lord; make his paths straight"<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 multiliner, B41, Y19, W0,3, G000,43<br />
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Wednesday, December 21:<br />
Words: Be patient<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.1 multiliner, YR30, R56, E53, BV31,34, G24<br />
Other: White gel pen <br />
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Thursday, December 22:<br />
Word: Savior<br />
Copic colors: Purple 0.3 multiliner, V04,06, B01<br />
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Friday, December 23:<br />
Word: Peace<br />
Copic colors: Olive and sky blue 0.3 multiliners, B41+"0", B41+BV31, BG93, G46<br />
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Saturday, December 24:<br />
Word: Prepare<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.2 multiliner, FV2, B24, G07, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">custom color</a> R290, Y15<br />
Other: White gel pen <br />
<br />Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-89162675686023661332016-11-26T18:44:00.000-05:002016-11-26T18:44:29.332-05:00Advent Calendar Template 2016Tomorrow is the first Sunday of Advent, and I'll start to draw my 8th annual Advent calendar. I'll plan to post the drawings at least
weekly. <br />
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My first Advent calendar was drawn in 2008, and afterward I wrote about <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/2008/12/what-i-learned.html">what I learned</a>. It's been a wonderful way for me to connect with the season and to meditate while I draw and color. <br />
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To see my previous Advent calendar drawings, click as follows:<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/2015/11/advent-calendar-2015.html" target="_blank">Here for 2015</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/2014/12/advent-calendar-2014.html" target="_blank">Here for 2014</a> (no calendar for 2013 - I skipped a year)</li>
<li><a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/2012/12/advent-calendar-2012.html">Here for 2012 </a></li>
<li><a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/2011/11/advent-calendar-2011.html">Here for 2011 </a></li>
<li><a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/2010/11/advent-calendar-2010.html">Here for 2010</a></li>
<li><a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/2009/11/advent-calendar-2009.html">Here for 2009</a></li>
<li><a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/2008/12/advent-calendar.html">Here for 2008</a></li>
<li><a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/search/label/Advent-Christmas">Here for all</a> of my Advent and Christmas-related drawings and posts</li>
</ul>
My friend <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/02/about-sybil-and-her-drawings.html" target="_blank">Sybil</a> also posts her yearly Advent calendars in her prayer-drawing blog, <a href="http://prayingincolor.com/blog" target="_blank">Praying in Color</a>. Click <a href="http://prayingincolor.com/finished-advent-calendars" target="_blank">here</a> for her 2014 calendar, <a href="http://prayingincolor.com/two-things-i-have-learned-and-a-late-finished-advent-calendar" target="_blank">here</a> for 2013, <a href="http://prayingincolor.com/merry-christmas-2" target="_blank">here</a> for 2012, <a href="http://prayingincolor.com/advent-calendar-2011-finished" target="_blank">here</a> for 2011, or <a href="http://prayingincolor.com/advent-calendar-2010-2" target="_blank">here</a> for 2010. I'll also link to her 2016 calendar as it appears.<br />
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If you'd like to try this activity for yourself, you're invited to <a href="http://prayingincolor.com/countup-to-christmas-advent-calendar-templates" target="_blank">click here</a>
for several different templates on Sybil's blog. Along with my
calendar grid I'll be using this year, she offers a wreath and two trees with different
shapes for the days. She also
shows her finished calendars for 2015 at the end of her post. Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-586223960806425272016-07-04T15:28:00.001-04:002016-07-04T15:28:44.098-04:00Red, White, and Blue with Tan Frame<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Some red, white, and blue for the Fourth of July. I'm thankful for my country and those who protect our freedoms.<br />
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After I airbrushed the tan frame with E33 and 44, I drew a tan line with the E33 marker. <br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Copic marker colors used: B24,26,39, R24,29,56, E33,44</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Pen: Copic multiliner 0.5 black</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Paper: <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/about-my-paper.html">Neenah</a>, cut down to 4-1/4 x 5-1/2"</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Words: Thankful - July 4, 2016</span></li>
</ul>
Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-78688068480650323142016-07-03T14:29:00.001-04:002016-07-03T14:30:28.662-04:00Curls of Ribbon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Curving lines that flow like curls of ribbon. Just a few colors, with narrow white borders.<br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Copic marker colors used: FV2, BG32, RV17</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Pen: Copic multiliner 0.2 and 0.1 black</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Paper: <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/about-my-paper.html">Neenah</a> </span></li>
</ul>
Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-59048931772133847452016-01-03T15:15:00.004-05:002016-01-23T09:53:17.708-05:00Daily Drawings - January 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Updated through January 23 (Final)</i> </div>
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I've completed my four weeks of daily drawings for January 2016. I tried the idea <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/2015/01/january-daily-drawings-first-five-days.html" target="_blank">last January</a> with objects around the house. This year I wanted to keep it simple with a few lines and colors each day.<br />
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<i>Added January 23: </i>I found it refreshing and relaxing to stay with the simple lines and coloring. It felt like a "vocabulary review" of lines, shapes, and patterns that I enjoy using. At the beginning, I made a list: Circles, squiggles, lace-like, v's and u's, landscapey lines, fill patterns, swooping curves, spiral, diamonds, zigzags, wavy lines, angles, dots, and stripes. Looking back, I see them all except the spiral. Overall, I really like the drawings (some more than others, of course) and I'm glad I tried this. <br />
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I'm using a computer-printed grid like my annual Advent calendars. Each
rectangle is 1-7/16" x 1-5/8". The drawings can look blurry in the blog
post, so please click on the image for a better view. <br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Pen: Copic multiliner 0.5 black</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Copic colors: If you'd like to know the colors I used, please leave a comment here, and I'll be happy to add them to this post. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Paper: <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/about-my-paper.html">Neenah</a></span></li>
</ul>
Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-85116458771316493302015-12-28T10:10:00.000-05:002015-12-28T10:11:30.509-05:00Seven Years of Advent Candles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A friend was wondering how I draw candles for my Advent calendars. Her question prompted me to think of all the candles together, and so I created this collage in PowerPoint. It's seven years of Sunday candles, cropped from all my calendars. I like the variety of shapes, colors, words, and styles - realistic or abstract, simple or detailed. <br />
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Each drawing space is small (about 1-5/8" high) and it may look a bit fuzzy above. For a clearer view, click on the image.<br />
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The columns are years 2008-2012 and 2014-2015; I didn't draw a calendar in 2013. The rows are the four Sundays in Advent, with a candle added each week, somewhat like the traditional Advent wreath. <br />
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For more about my calendars, including the words and the drawing materials, click <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/2015/11/advent-calendar-2015.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/2015/11/advent-calendar-template-2015.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-46901844679624081102015-12-26T16:28:00.000-05:002017-01-02T10:37:31.899-05:00Advent Calendar 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've finished my 2015 Advent calendar drawings. As in the other years, it felt like time well spent.<br />
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This daily activity helps me reflect on the hope and joy of the season. If you might like to try something similar, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/2015/11/advent-calendar-template-2015.html" target="_blank">click here</a> for more information, including template links and prior years' calendars.<br />
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Each drawing space is small (about 1-5/8" high) and it may look a bit fuzzy above. For a better view, click on the image.<br />
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For a listing of words, sources of words, Copic colors, and other materials used, see below (or click on "read more" to see it)<br />
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<b>Words, Sources of Words, Copic Colors, and Other Materials Used </b></div>
Sunday, November 29:<br />
Words: We are leaving ordinary time.<br />
Source: Each year, my calendar has begun with the words "We are
leaving ordinary time..." These words remind me that Advent is a
special time of year, looking forward to Christmas and the birth of
Jesus. And it's a fact that "ordinary time"- the long summer and fall
church season after Pentecost - has now ended.<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.2 multiliner, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">custom color</a> B2000, B41,45, YR04,30, YG05,95<br />
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Monday, November 30:<br />
Word: Renew<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 multiliner, FV2, BG05, G14<br />
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Tuesday, December 1:<br />
Words: Abound in love<br />
Source: 1 Thessalonians 3:12 - <span class="text 1Thess-3-12" id="en-NRSV-29586">"... abound in love for one another ..."</span><br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 multiliner, BG90,93,96, R56,59<br />
Other: white gel pen<br />
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Wednesday, December 2:<br />
Words: All is calm<br />
Source: Christmas hymn "Silent night, holy night, all is calm..."<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 multiliner, T1, BG70,72, R32, G43,46<br />
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Thursday, December 3:<br />
Words: Your redemption is drawing near<br />
Source: Luke 21:28 - "<span class="text Luke-21-28" id="en-NRSV-25846">Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."</span><br />
Copic colors: Purple and cobalt 0.3 multiliners, V000,15,17, B21<br />
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Friday, December 4:<br />
Words: Peace and good will<br />
Source: The angels' message in Luke 2:14<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.5 multiliner, G14, Y19, R24+R00, YR04+YR11, E15+Y11<br />
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Saturday, December 5:<br />
Words: Strengthen your hearts<br />
Source: James 5:8 - <span class="text Jas-5-8" id="en-NRSV-30345">"Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near."</span><br />
Copic colors: Black 0.2 multiliner, Y26, BG53, V06, RV66,95<br />
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Sunday, December 6:<br />
Words: Be ready<br />
Source: Matthew 24:44 - <span class="st">"Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour."</span><br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 multiliner, Y13, C1,5, B01,05, V20<br />
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Monday, December 7:<br />
Words: Joy to the world!<br />
Source: Christmas hymn<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 and 0.5 multiliners, Y26, G14, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">custom color</a> R290<br />
Other: Circle template <br />
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Tuesday, December 8:<br />
Word: Savior<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 multiliner, V04,06, B000,32<br />
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Wednesday, December 9:<br />
Words: Your light has come<br />
Source: Isaiah 60:1 - "Arise, shine! for your light has come."<br />
Copic colors: Cobalt 0.3 multiliner, B29, Y06,08<br />
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Thursday, December 10:<br />
Words: Waiting in hope<br />
Source: It's a key theme of Advent for me.<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 and 0.05 multiliner, brown 0.3 multiliner, E71, YR04, R59, RV19, airbrushed BG45<br />
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Friday, December 11:<br />
Words: In the wilderness, prepare the way of the Lord.<br />
Source: Isaiah 40:3<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 multiliner, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">custom color</a> B2000, W1,3, T1, BG90,93, E81,87<br />
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Saturday, December 12:<br />
Words: Christ - Redeemer<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 and 0.5 multiliners, Y15,26, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">custom color</a> YYR2000, V04, R290, YR04, YG23, G14, BG32, B24, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">custom color</a> FV25<br />
Other: Circle template<br />
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Sunday, December 13:<br />
Words: Patience<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.05 and 0.3 multiliners, Purple, brown, and olive 0.3 multiliners, G17,28,40,46, YR21, YG23, B23, E000,09,23,53, V06, FV2, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">custom color</a> FV25, RV91<br />
Other: Red gel pen<br />
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Monday, December 14:<br />
Words: Surely it is God who saves me; I will trust in him and not be afraid.<br />
Source: Isaiah 12:2<br />
Copic colors: V12, B41,63<br />
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Tuesday, December 15:<br />
Words: Rejoice and blossom<br />
Source: Isaiah 35:1 - "<span class="chapter-2"><span class="text Isa-35-1">The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad;</span></span><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Isa-35-1">the desert shall rejoice and blossom."</span></span><br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 multiliner, YG05, G46, RV34, <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">custom color</a> R290<br />
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Wednesday, December 16:<br />
Words: Veni Emmanuel<br />
Source: Latin for "O Come Emmanuel" (savior)<br />
Copic colors: Purple 0.3 multiliner, V17, Y11,21, YR21<br />
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Thursday, December 17:<br />
Words: Behold<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 and 0.5 multiliners, Y26,28, BG32,45,49, B63, E04,53, dotted with "0" colorless blender<br />
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Friday, December 18:<br />
Word: Ponder<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 multiliner, B41,45 RV29, Y21<br />
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Saturday, December 19:<br />
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Word: Awaken <br />
Copic colors: Black 0.3 multiliner, T3, V12, G07, BG05<br />
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Sunday, December 20:<br />
Word: Anticipate<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.1 multiliner, V12,15, B21,24,66, YG05, G17, BG75, YR15<br />
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Monday, December 21:<br />
Word: Maranatha<br />
Source: Aramaic for “Come O Lord” 1 Corinthians 16:22<br />
Additional words: We await his coming in glory<br />
Source: Eucharistic prayer B, <a href="http://www.bcponline.org/HE/he2-altgt.htm" target="_blank">Book of Common Prayer</a>, "We remember his death; we proclaim his resurrection; we await his coming in glory." <br />
Copic colors: Black 0.5 multiliner; YR04, Y19, R24, E15, all + <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/01/custom-colors.html">custom color</a> YYR2000; G14+G000<br />
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Tuesday, December 21:<br />
Words: At that time I will bring you home. <br />
Source: Zephaniah 3:20<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.1 and 0.3 multiliners, BG10, G07,40,46, Y21,26, B66+24, RV66+V000, V06+V15, FV2+V000<br />
Other: White gel pen<br />
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Wednesday, December 23:<br />
Words: You shall draw water with rejoicing from the springs of salvation.<br />
Source: Isaiah 12:3<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.2 and 0.3 multiliners, B01+ "0" colorless blender, YG61, W1,3,5, T3, E71,81,84, Y26, BG90,93, YG91<br />
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Thursday, December 24:<br />
Words: Make here your home<br />
Source: Advent hymn "Savior of the nations, come; virgin's son, make here your home."<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.2 multiliner, Y21+"0" colorless blender, C5, W3,5, YG91, E41,43,44,84<br />
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Friday, December 25, Christmas Day:<br />
Copic colors: Black 0.05, 0.2, and 0.5 multiliners; Y21,26+"0" colorless blender, G24,46, B01,05,21,24, R000,00,02,32, E000,00,04,11,21,25,44,53,87Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336243748878083477.post-81218959644845708812015-11-27T14:33:00.002-05:002015-11-27T14:39:24.454-05:00Advent Calendar Template 2015The Advent season begins this Sunday, and I'll begin drawing my 7th annual Advent calendar. I'll plan to post the drawings at least weekly. <br />
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My first Advent calendar was drawn in 2008, and afterward I wrote about <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/2008/12/what-i-learned.html">what I learned</a>. It explains why I've made the calendar an annual activity.<br />
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To see my previous Advent calendar drawings, click as follows:<br />
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<li><a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/2014/12/advent-calendar-2014.html" target="_blank">Here for 2014</a> (no calendar for 2013 - I skipped a year)</li>
<li><a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/2012/12/advent-calendar-2012.html">Here for 2012 </a></li>
<li><a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/2011/11/advent-calendar-2011.html">Here for 2011 </a></li>
<li><a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/2010/11/advent-calendar-2010.html">Here for 2010</a></li>
<li><a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/2009/11/advent-calendar-2009.html">Here for 2009</a></li>
<li><a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/2008/12/advent-calendar.html">Here for 2008</a></li>
<li><a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/search/label/Advent-Christmas">Here for all</a> of my Advent and Christmas-related drawings and posts</li>
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My friend <a href="http://mostlymarkers.blogspot.com/1973/02/about-sybil-and-her-drawings.html" target="_blank">Sybil</a> also posts her yearly Advent calendars in her prayer-drawing blog, <a href="http://prayingincolor.com/blog" target="_blank">Praying in Color</a>. Click <a href="http://prayingincolor.com/finished-advent-calendars" target="_blank">here</a> for her 2014 calendar, <a href="http://prayingincolor.com/two-things-i-have-learned-and-a-late-finished-advent-calendar" target="_blank">here</a> for 2013, <a href="http://prayingincolor.com/merry-christmas-2" target="_blank">here</a> for 2012, <a href="http://prayingincolor.com/advent-calendar-2011-finished" target="_blank">here</a> for 2011, or <a href="http://prayingincolor.com/advent-calendar-2010-2" target="_blank">here</a> for 2010. I'll also link to her 2015 calendar as it appears.<br />
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If you'd like to try this activity for yourself, you're invited to <a href="http://prayingincolor.com/advent-calendar-templates-a-countup-to-christmas" target="_blank">click here</a> for several different templates on Sybil's blog. Along with my calendar grid I'll be using this year, she offers a tree with different shapes for the days and two versions of a tree-lined pathway. She also shows some finished examples, including mine. You can also <a href="http://prayingincolor.com/more-advent-calendar-ideas" target="_blank">click here</a> for a few more calendar ideas from Sybil. Cindy Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.com0