A Carnival Ride

Posted on March 16, 2020 | 16 Comments

My mark making has the feel of being on a carnival ride…

I started this doodle over a month ago and just finished it Saturday:

I used Micron pens and a new set of Uni-ball fineliner drawing pens.

Perhaps it influenced this one in my sketchbook with Copic Markers and Micron pens:

And the bright colors of watercolor, Neocolor crayons and Copic Markers in this one, definitely make me feel like having some cotton candy! Lol!

Sometimes life can feel a little like a carnival ride with its unexpected twists and turns.

I find creating marks and patterns quiets my mind and helps me tune out life’s stressful times.

Peace be with you! 🙂

Cheers!

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16 responses to “A Carnival Ride”

beverlydyer | March 16, 2020 at 5:19 am | Reply

These are uncertain times. Good to have something to quiet the mind. I’ve never done much pen doodling, I should give it a go.

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- Jill Kuhn | March 16, 2020 at 9:27 am | Reply
  
  I hope you give it a try Beverly! 😊
  
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the Painted Apron | March 16, 2020 at 6:15 am | Reply

Your doodle is amazing Jill, I love how you used different size nibs, I get so lazy and just keep going with the one in hand 🙂 Yes, life does feel like a carnival ride right now…

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- Jill Kuhn | March 16, 2020 at 9:29 am | Reply
  
  Hi Jenna, I do like variety! Lol! 😃 I am pleased with how my ink doodle turned out. I will make copies of it and use it in my collages. 🎨👍
  
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nanasworldweb | March 16, 2020 at 9:16 am | Reply

So cute!

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- Jill Kuhn | March 16, 2020 at 9:29 am | Reply
  
  Thanks! 😊
  
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Marsha M. Urlacher | March 16, 2020 at 9:55 am | Reply

Thank you dear Jill

How are you recovering? Hope you and Tom are well. Have you heard any news about the Jim Low family? Margaret and Tom? Jim and Pam? John and Sue? Others?

We got back from a lovely month in Hawaii on Thursday. Happy to be home safely and self-quarantined.

Take Care,

Marsha

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- Jill Kuhn | March 16, 2020 at 1:27 pm | Reply
  
  Hi Marsha, glad to hear you had a wonderful trip to Hawaii and are now home safe. ❤️ My hip is healing well. I’m getting stronger each day which I am grateful. I think everyone is well as far as I know. 😊
  
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Val | March 16, 2020 at 2:14 pm | Reply

They’re lovely, particularly the doodle at the top. 🙂

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- Jill Kuhn | March 16, 2020 at 3:48 pm | Reply
  
  Thank you Val, the top doodle is my favorite as well. 😊
  
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pattyanneart | March 16, 2020 at 5:08 pm | Reply

Love your doodles, Jill! 💚 Playing in my sketchbook takes my mind off things as well.😊🌸

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- Jill Kuhn | March 16, 2020 at 7:16 pm | Reply
  
  Hi Patty, I am glad we have our sketchbooks! 🎨👍 I have been doing some doodles on watercolor paper so I can make copies and use it in collage. 🌼
  
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sallyburke2 | March 16, 2020 at 9:11 pm | Reply

What a masterpiece Jill, well worth the time taken. Certainly would have taken your mind far away from what is going on in the world today. Glad to hear that you are recovering well after your hip surgery 🤗

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- Jill Kuhn | March 17, 2020 at 5:42 pm | Reply
  
  Thanks so much Sally! 🎨💕 Yes, I am please that my hip is getting stronger with each day! 😊
  
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Karen Stall | March 18, 2020 at 8:18 am | Reply

Such fun drawings!

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- Jill Kuhn | March 18, 2020 at 11:41 am | Reply
  
  Thanks Karen! 🎨💗
  
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