Day 16 of Intuitive Doodling

Day 16 - 24 May 2014

Saturday!! Since it's weekend, my doodle almost didn't happen... but it's Day 16 and I don't plan on playing truant so close to the end. Speaking of - ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT!! (And NO I'm not hosting a SALE!) lol!

So today's doodle features a funky chicken and flying keyholes, (and a wandering mind)...?? And NO I have no freakin' idea... Only thing that I can remotely connect it to is maybe Harry Potter - but even that's a s-t-r-e-t-c-h! *wink wink*

On to a more serious note. I looked more intently at the doodle and this is what I 'see'. Flying and growth seem to be themes. I associate "flying" with freedom. Kind of along the lines of:

"Let your spirit and dreams take flight"

To me, dealing with emotional baggage brings freedom - The freedom to feel HAPPY! The freedom to love and accept ourselves unconditionally! And it is when we deal with issues that are anchoring us down, that we sprout and grow!

Day 15 of Intuitive Doodling

Day 15 - 23 May 2014

My doodle for today...

While I was doing the doodle today I felt that the green was quite calming. I did however notice that my mind kept wandering, and that my thoughts were all over the place. Even though I haven't mentioned it - this week has been a difficult emotional week for me.  I don't want to elaborate too much, but I was reminded both of my "Ouma" and father - both who have passed. I have been able to deal with the passing of my "Ouma" , but am still struggling to deal with my father's passing. My dad passed away 4 years ago, but it still feels like yesterday...  

I also doodled my name: "Tracy", and I reckon it's time that I set "Tracy" free from this emotional prison ... because "I'm stuck in a moment, and I can't get out of it"... 

Day 14 of Intuitive Doodling

Day 14 - 22 May 2014

I felt slightly nostalgic and sad today, as it would've been my "Ouma" (grandmother's) birthday today... She was like a mother to me, and I miss her dearly - but I know she is looking down and smiling at me! 

I love you Ouma!! xoxoxox

On to today's doodle...

My doodle started out with a basic face and shoulder outline, and progressed from there...For some reason while I was doodling the word "Crucifiction" entered my mind, and to me - this is what this doodle represents. I'm not sure why, or how... but this is what I keep seeing when I look at it.

Day 13 of Intuitive Doodling

Day 13 - 21 May 2014

There is a slight chill in the air - which I guess is a forerunner of the Winter that is coming our way. It did seem to warm up in the afternoon, so I took my doodling outside once more - but this time I decided to hit the ground again. My butt wasn't too happy with me though - lol - nor my back for that matter. But it's all good - right?!

My doodle today really consisted of me just kind of scribbling with my pen. I really just relaxed and didn't put much thought into what I was doing.

Of course Meeko was there, right at my side and also wanted in on the action!

This is what my doodle looked like in the end...

I really found that the process of doodling had a relaxing effect on me today. I had ZERO expectations and the continuous back-and-forth motion I was making with the pen really helped to calm my mind. I can now also really see how doodling could turn into a meditative practice. Definitely something worth considering.

Day 12 of Intuitive Doodling

Day 12 - 20 May 2014

Today I decided to mix my doodle up a little. I started doodling with my dominant hand...

...and then I closed my eyes and used my non-dominant hand. After a bit I decided to take a peek... 

Feeling assured that I wasn't totally wrecking the doodle, I closed my eyes once more and continued working on the doodle. I then coloured-in the black doodles.

Voila!

I really liked the contrast created between the black 'controlled' doodle-lines and the 'child-like' doodling. This doodle to me seems to be screaming out: 

"B-A-L-A-N-C-E-!-!"

I tend to be very serious about everything ALL THE TIME, and I need to "just let up" sometimes and let my hair hang down!

Day 11 of Intuitive Doodling

Day 11 - 19 May 2014

Took my doodling outside again this morning... 

I really want to enjoy the Autumn sunshine whilst it lasts and the air is not too chilly... Autumn really is my most favourite season of the year. I love how beautiful the trees look with their multi-coloured leaves, and I always stomp over dried leaves because I enjoy the crunching sound they make beneath my feet. *smile* 

Aren't these coloured leaves just gorgeous??

This is how the doodle started out...

...and 30 minutes later it looked like this...

It kind of reminds me of a lion with a mane?? Maybe it's a reminder that I'm emotionally stronger than I think? One needs to be brave to go out and follow your dream - and I think even though I struggle with self-doubt a lot, there is a brave lion inside me - I just need to allow him to spring into being!

ROARRRRRRRR!!!!

Day 10 of Intuitive Doodling

Day 10 - 18 May 2014

Okay, weekends are really hard for me - when it comes to doodling - as I end up leaving it for the last minute... I guess on weekends my routine is non-existent, because we pretty much just "go with the flow" and that pretty much means that the doodling happens as an after-thought...

Last night it was my turn to do "doggy-duty" so I had to set my alarm for 02:00am, to take Meeko out for a wee. I wasn't too thrilled about it all - but I guess a "man's got to do, what a man's got to do"... Must say I have loads more appreciation for all the parents out there - I truly and honestly don't know how they do it???? Definitely no kids on my cards... I don't think I'll be able to do it - quite honestly! 

Tonight I got comfy on the couch, and worked on my doodle...

I also decided to show you guys my face *tee hee*

Here is a better picture of the finished doodle...

I really like this doodle and I think I'm going to use it as a starting point for a mixed media artwork. I feel that the image is quite soft and serene - yet it has a bit of spunk! Seeing as I got up last night, or should I say in the wee hours of this morning, to tend to Meeko it will be my husband's turn tonight! Seems like I'm looking forward to getting an uninterrupted night's sleep! 

Zzzzzzzzzzzz......