I got rid of my smartphone some months back because I decided my free time could be used better. I put a journal in my purse so that the next time I had 5-10 minutes, I didn't reach for my phone to check my e-mail or Facebook and used that time to sketch instead. While I really, really miss my phone, I realized I didn't need to have a computer in my hand all day long. What I really needed was a return to creating art, whether making sketches, painting or just having fun playing with paints. Here's a few:
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Done as painting exercise only, from a video lesson on the PaintPal Club. This is not for sale as it was done for learning purposes only.
 


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Shirley link
01/25/2012 4:26pm

Time extremely well spent! Especially love the painting of the front door.

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Ann link
01/25/2012 9:18pm

I really, really like all of these! But I especially like the buildings with the shadows. Something about that one really speaks to me. Anyway, good for you to have such discipline with your time!

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Sue Pownall link
01/27/2012 5:26am

Great use of time Krista with lovely results.

I couldn't live without my Galaxy, but I do always carry an A6 sketchbook too.

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Laure link
01/27/2012 11:48am

I admire your strength to recognize the damage the phone was causing as well as the discipline to actually give it up. Great sketches. I especially like the buildings and the wreath on the door.

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Timaree link
02/07/2012 9:51pm

I can sure understand what you've done! I've been in a real slump lately and find myself playing some repetitious game to which there is no end. I haven't been drawing or painting, just playing the stupid game and reading an occasional book. It's time to get back to drawing and painting. You've done some nice pictures here. Keep up the good work. Hopefully I'll get back to doing some myself.

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