Do One Thing Every Day That Scares You

I’m starting off this week with a dare to myself.

Do one thing every day that scares you.

So today I’m going to bite the bullet, jump off the cliff…share a couple of my sketches with you. What’s the worst that could happen? Okay, I’m kind of terrified.

I’ll get over it. Most likely. Probably. Maybe.

I guess my dare might seem a little bit tame for anyone else, so a little background is in order.

For me drawing is a form of meditation, as I completely zone out when I start sketching something. I mainly draw from photographs that somehow inspire me. Usually fashion or nature. No surprises there.

However, I also tend to strive for perfection and I am, and always will be, my own worst critic. I have these ridiculous self-imposed standards that I know I’m never going to reach, be it writing, drawing or translating. This is why I rarely share any of my writings or drawings with anyone. I basically act like Gollum with the ring, hiding in the cave.

Anyway, to cut this little therapy session short, here are a couple of things that inspired me this weekend.

 

First a 40s power suit of sorts. I’ve always loved past fashion trends, even though I could never wear them. In my heart of hearts, I’m a jeans and T-shirt kind of girl.

 

Some whimsical 60s fashion. I might wear that hat. I might have that hat.

 

Now this. This you should definitely check out here in its full glory. It’s a military style jacket from Gucci and it is magnificent. Had I the resources, it would be hanging in my closet.

So that’s my dare for the day completed.

I survived.

~J~