Every Day Matters

Not long after I did this quick sketch yesterday I read the Everyday Matters drawing challenge for this week, #266, to draw someone or something that you cherish. Even though it has been some time since I have done an Everyday Matters drawing challenge, and even longer since I posted one here, I felt that this challenge was especially important. You see, it was just a few days ago that I learned of the tragic loss of Patti Gregory, wife of Danny Gregory and mom to Jack. Danny Gregory, artist and writer, and inspiration for the Everyday Matters online drawing group, has touched so many lives. Our Everyday Matters group feels like an extended family, connected through cyber-space by our dedication to creativity. We are all deeply saddened by this loss in our community.

When I stumbled upon the Everyday Matters drawing group I knew I had found something special. And it was just what I needed at the time. I gained inspiration to practice my rusty drawing skills and with tons of encouragement from the group the confidence to continue with drawing. After reading Danny's books I knew I had no excuse not to take my art back into my life. So it seems fitting to acknowledge that every day does matter with a reminder of what it is I cherish. Drawing, making art, is important to me. Practicing those drawing skills is essential for my continued growth as an artist. Danny Gregory's influence, along with the Everyday Matters groups' encouragement, is a huge reason I got back onto this artist path. And my daughter, just like life and in art, as Danny Gregory's quote on my side bar says, is always changing, moving ahead, never in the same place for more than a moment, and our time together, is precious to me beyond measure.

Now, go make a drawing of someone or something that you cherish.