Best Practices

Journal Sketch
marker on journal paper
6 x 8 inches
Barbara Muir © 2024

I know I've talked about the practice of doing a sketch in the morning
as I drink my coffee before, but it is on my mind today because
I write two pages, and then on good days draw a portrait on one, 
ending up with three journal pages.  So I whip through the beautiful
spiral bound journals I buy at Type Books in Forest Hill Village in

Toronto.  The fabulous artist Nick Rubi is the manager at that store
on Spadina, and he ordered me more of those beautiful journals. 

They're lined so my drawings are not on unlined paper, but it doesn't
matter. They are perfect journals -- so I bought 3 more today. 
Check out Nick Rubi's very cool art on Instagram at the link I 
gave you above.

When I write the two pages, and do the drawing I usually have
a more creative day.  It's like I've already got the day moving
in the direction that makes me happy.

This is a super quick morning sketch.  I like the serious expression
on the man's face.  And of course I like the suit look -- very New York City.

Have a loving your life day.