Drawing goes where it wants to...

This drawing I began last night for one of my donors for Drawing for ARDS. I started out with the intentions of drawing something that matched the words that she had sent me. However, the drawing just kept going in an alternate direction. I don't like to stop myself when a project is going someplace unexpected, so I just continued. Perhaps she will like the drawing, or maybe she won't. It didn't turn out how I expected, but I like it.
Materials used: watercolor pencils, graphite on rag paper.

Deep Breath

Please join me at the Anton Art Center on September 12, from 6-9 PM for the opening of Deep Breath: Drawings to benefit lung health. All proceeds from the show will go towards Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. To read more about my ongoing fundraising project visit Drawings for ARDS. Deep Breath will be on display from September 12- October 3, 008.

Drawing for ARDS

I have been busy this past week with a fundraising effort, Drawing for ARDS. I am participating in a Hike for Lung Health in Chicago in Sept. and am raising money for ARDS research. This cause is very dear to me as I am a survivor of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. It has been exciting and healing to see all of the people who have given to this cause. I have been making small drawings for anyone who donates $40 or more.