Another art-related ramble.

A few weeks ago, I talked about how drawing, painting or just doodling mindlessly is a great psycho hygiene for me. It helps me calm down my thoughts and shut down my brain for a while, just like meditation would.

It started with a printing paper and markers from my local supermarket. Just the combination of the two made me happy. Then I started watching videos of other people drawing and I saw these double-ended alcohol-based markers that didn´t leave all those nasty unaesthetic streaks that the cheap markers always did. I was amazed, shocked, in love. Of course, my first way led me to my computer; I started searching for the markers and of course I found them… aaand I also saw their price, which wasn´t so lovable. I wasn´t very eager to buy something so expensive to use only as a hobby. So, I let it go. But then, couple of days later, I talked to a friend who draws illustrations professionally. He told me that the expensive markers are amazing, but they are not the only option. He went online and showed me a brand that makes the same kind of markers, the only difference is that they are cheaper…  a whole bunch cheaper! I ordered them, they came last week and I haven´t stopped drawing ever since. I draw during the weekend, I draw every evening, I draw every possible minute and I love it. The markers are amazing, I don´t have to be worried about streaks or shades that are too opaque. What´s more, they blend together, ladies and gentlemen! I love them! They are called Touchfive and Touchnew and here they are in action:

So these were one of my first ever creations with the alcohol-based markers. I am no professional, I didn´t study art… I just do what I think works best for me and the most important thing is that it makes me happy. Hope you like.

Until next time,

Čauko, Lenka 😊