I figured out that I can only draw One way at one time, just like I can only do One activity at one time. I can't 'add a little exaggeration' to my pretty stuff, and I can't 'tone down' my wilder Caricatures.

Like meditating or jogging. I guess we could mix the two activities. But we lose some of the benefits of each individual activity if we're trying to do more than one activity at the same time. And we lose some of the power each type of Caricature if we're trying to do both both styles of drawing at the same time.

One approach throughout the Party. It's an Activity that I'm doing. 'I'm drawing pretty stuff' is a completely different Activity than 'I'm drawing exaggerated stuff. Just like Meditating is a completely different Activity than Jogging. Can't Jog for 3 minutes, then meditate for 2 minutes, then meditate for 5 minutes, then jog for 4 minutes......

Note to Self: Choose which approach for the Party. Stick with it. ....... Only change IF IT HAPPENS NATURALLY, and then Stick with That.

"Ughh" that's what I might think when a Guest shows up face painted by 'someone else'. I don't want to mislead anyone. Like ~ I did Not facepaint the boy in This photo. If you want to see My facepainting, you can check out the Face Painting page of this website.

and what to Draw when I want to keep things moving at an Event ~ I don't want to double the time for each picture by drawing Both the Caricature And the Face Painting. So I just get through it quickly.

and voila! I feel so pleased that this super quick Caricature would actually have good impact afterall. A quick reference to the facepainting into the Caricature, and I feel like the recipient would relate to the picture. Because it is Him. He was there. and i feel like this Caricature would inspire the recipient long after the event. Yes Indeed. Artwork with purpose

Getting ready to draw Caricatures at upcoming Events. Pandemic lightening up. I have several Communion Parties coming up. I don't know what to expect when I get there

People aren't so panicky about the pandemic now. More Caricature Parties are being booked. So I drew a new cartoon to describe my Favorite Set Up.

I can draw with just what I bring, in whatever space is available. And I can't tell ahead of time whether I would feel like Sitting or Standing. If I'm feeling tired or if I've been on my feet all day, I can Enjoy, and therefor Focus to create better Artwork if I can Sit. But if I had a long drive to the event or if I didn't go jogging when I usually would, I feel constrained if I have to Sit while drawing.

There are benefits to both ~ Sitting or Standing. For example, It's better to Sit while drawing Children because it helps them understand that they are supposed to stay there. And Sitting also helps the Artist to be closer to eye-level with the Children, so she's not confusing her Quick image by looking down at the tops of their heads. But Standing helps the Artist's Energy ~ She can dance around and position the Guests clearly. What the Artist Needs to create her best work is to be in touch with her own inner energies.

I bring my Standing Easel, but if the venue can also provide us with 5 Chairs, that's Super. It gives me the flexibility to switch as needed

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