A daily drawing-almost everyday

Here is a corner of my studio with my supplies and paint containers.

This quick pencil study has a sense of rhythm to me while it warms my heart to focus on art supplies, the tools for bringing thoughts and ideas into a physical plane.

A daily drawing-almost but not always

Summer is the time for the freshest fruits and vegetables,  which also make great subjects for a daily sketch.  Here is another pencil sketch, this time I used my left hand, my non dominant hand.  This banana and apple behaved well for their 10 minute drawing, as I wanted them to look their best.

A daily drawing

So as to explore the essence of a cup, I sketched with a #2 pencil for 3 minutes with my eyes closed.  Can you see the "cupness" here.  I was quite delighted with the results, this is a fun way to loosen up on your drawing.  I tried to "see" the cup and feel it with my mind's eye.

A daily drawing

This is a 10 minute sketch, where I hoped to capture the essence of the coffee cup, along with the grain of the wood table that it is perched upon.

It's a loose, playful pencil sketch blending the feel of the plays of lights and darks.

A daily drawing

There have been many artists who have taken on the challenge of producing a daily painting or drawing.  I think it's a great way to stay fresh, to improve skills and stay on top of the practice of making art.  In our busy lives, there are many responsibilities, distractions and activities that can get in the way of an artist's practice.

So I've decided to jump into the challenge, and commit to a daily drawing or painting for the purpose of an exercise in study of a process.  To begin, my commitment will be to draw or paint for a minimum of 3 minutes and a maximum of 15 minutes a day.  I plan to explore a similar topic for several days in a row.  
As a humble beginning, which may lead to larger projects, I am starting with a 10 minute pencil sketch of my morning coffee mug.