Tastefully Freckled (@tastefullyfreckled) — Bluesky Profile

1 week ago

That yarn is gorgeous 😍

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2 weeks ago

A pencil line drawing of a cake of yarn on a table. The yarn is coming out of the cake at the centre and pooling on the table before being connected to a crochet hook via a slip knot.

Here's the last of the composition exercises (finally!) again from imagination. I'm sure we're all surprised I chose a crochet hook and cake of yarn. #art #drawing #pencil #stilllife #traditionalart

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2 weeks ago

A pencil line drawing. A wine bottle and an empty wine glass sitting on a table.

Another composition exercise from imagination. Not sure what this choice of subject says about me. #art #drawing #pencil #stilllife #traditionalart

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2 weeks ago

A pencil line drawing. An embroidery hoop sits on the table with the first two stitches leading to a thread on a needle set into the fabric. To the lower left is an envelope of needles. To the lower right is a bobbin of embroidery floss.

Next up, the first of three composition exercises from imagination. It was really hard to force myself not to use references. #art #drawing #pencil #stilllife #traditionalart

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2 weeks ago

A pencil line drawing of a large plastic juice pitcher and a juice glass on a table.

This composition exercise came with a hit if nostalgia for me. Just 3 more until I can move on to the next lesson. #art #drawing #pencil #stilllife #traditionalart

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2 weeks ago

A pencil line drawing depicting objects on the corner of a table. A cat laser tower toy is on the left, and a triangle-shaped stack of poster paint pots is on the right.

Here's another composition exercise. This time looking much more true to life. #art #drawing #pencil #stilllife #traditionalart

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2 weeks ago

Oof. I would just cry. I'm too much of a noob to pick up that many stitches after frogging that much. Good luck.

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2 weeks ago

A pencil line drawing of a thermos, a sippy cup with a straw, and a plastic water bottle sitting on a table.

Another composition exercise. The bottles on the outside look a bit squat compared to the actual objects, but proportion is in a future lesson. #art #drawing #stilllife #traditionalart

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3 weeks ago

An unfinished Amigurumi head. It has a yellow skull, an open red mouth, and a white jaw.

Today's #wipwednesday: the third of three #amigirumi for the kiddos at Easter. This one will be Baby Shark for my son. 🧶 #crochet

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1 month ago

A pencil line drawing. A mortar and pestle sits in the centre, with a book propped open behind it, leaning back against the wall. To the right is a piece of paper and a quill. To the right is an inkwell. Above the book, three rounded bottles sit on a shelf.

Next exercise: composition from imagination. I couldn't help but give it a bit of a fantasy spin. #art #drawing #pencil #stilllife #traditionalart

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1 month ago

A pencil line drawing of a place setting at a table. In the centre of the placemat is an empty noodle bowl with chopsticks resting on top. To the upper right are a tumbler for tea and a small soy sauce bottle. To the lower left is a small soy sauce dish.

Another composition exercise. #art #drawing #stilllife #pencil #traditionalart

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1 month ago

A line drawing in pencil of four objects sitting on a table, with the top of a wooden chair visible behind. On the right is an earthenware mug featuring a stripe across the middle sitting on a stone coaster. On the left, a candle in a cylindrical candle holder sits on a thick book.

Another #drawing exercise today, featuring the serendipitous placement of my dining chair. #art #stilllife #pencil #traditionalart

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1 month ago

A hand-knit square of fabric in pink and blue self-striping yarn featuring a lace pattern reminiscent of tree branches.

Finally finished the next sampler square! 7 down, 5 to go. I'm going to have to break down and get a blocking board once all these squares are done. 🧶 #knit #knitsky

Pattern: 2024 Sampler Blanket Yearly KAL by Azurite

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1 month ago

A pencil line drawing of a few items on a countertop. I'm back is a knife block with three chef's knives in the upper row. Spaces for three more are present, but empty. A mixing bowl sits in front.

Back to random kitchen stuff. Today's composition exercise is diagonals. #art #drawing #pencil #stilllife #traditionalart

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1 month ago

3/4 view of a white Amigurumi unicorn with purple hooves and a multicoloured mane and tail. It's sitting, holding itself up with its forelegs.

Finally finished! Now I just have one more #amigurumi to make before Easter to have one for each of the kiddos. 🧶 #crochet.

Pattern: Baby Unicorn by Amigurumi Today

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1 month ago

A pencil line drawing depicting a yarn holder loaded with a half-skein of yarn, taking up the middle third of the drawing vertically. In front are two half-finished Amigurumi, leaning together. Their heads, eyes, and torsos are present, but limbs, hair, and other details are missing.

Done for The Great Courses How to Draw classa, lesson 8: composition.

Taking a break from random crap from my kitchen to bring you random crochet materials. I may have gone overboard texturing the yarn. #art #drawing #stilllife #traditionalart #pencil

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1 month ago

A drawing exercise done for The Great Courses How to Draw class. A mixing bowl, rolling pin, sitting on a cutting board. The tabletop marks the upper third, and the rolling pin is slightly slanted, straddling the bottom third.

Another still life featuring random things from my kitchen. That's what you get when your drawing space is the dining room table. #art #drawing #pencil #stilllife #traditionalart

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1 month ago

A large pile of crochet spirals in red, green, blue, and purple. Loose thread ends are visible on each one.

Really not looking forward to weaving in all these ends. 🧶 #crochet #amigurumi #wip

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1 month ago

A pencil line drawing featuring a group of three objects in the upper left corner: a mug, a sugar bowl with spoon, and a French press coffeemaker.

Here's the other half of the drawing exercise. Definitely doesn't feel as inviting. #art #drawing #stilllife

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1 month ago

Here's hoping it's something easily addressed. He's quite the handsome little guy.

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1 month ago

Knit Market Tote by Yarspirations. This is the bottom piece, about 1/3 of the way complete

Here's my latest "something to keep my hands busy during zoom meetings" project. 🧶 #knitting #knitsky #wipwednesday

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1 month ago

A pencil line drawing of a French press, a coffee mug, and a sugar bowl with a spoon sticking out of it.

Composition exercise: draw a still life in opposite corners of the page and note how it changes the feeling. #art #drawing #stilllife #traditionalart

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1 month ago

A pencil line drawing of a board game box atop a china cabinet.

How to Draw composition exercise - high horizon. #art #drawing #pencil #traditionalart

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1 month ago

The head and torso of two amigurumis leaning on a yarn holder.

Never fails: the best way to find a project you've misplaced is to start it over. 🧶 #crochet #amigurumi #wip

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2 months ago

A pencil line drawing of a lightbulb on the edge of a table.

Another composition exercise. Featuring a random lightbulb we hadn't gotten rid of yet. #art #drawing #stilllife #traditionalart

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2 months ago

A toddler's hairbrush sitting on an ottoman, seen from above.

Great Courses How to Draw exercise - low horizon, subject in upper half. Featuring my toddler's hairbrush on an ottoman. #art #drawing #stilllife #traditionalart

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2 months ago

Quick little sketch done on my tablet. #art #drawing #stilllife #digitalart

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2 months ago

A pencil line drawing of a wine decanter, a pitcher, a bowl, and two pears lying on a table

This one's a draw-along of a live demo in Great Courses How to Draw class. #art #stilllife #drawing #traditionalart

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2 months ago

A pencil line drawing of a four-legged stool

A quick drawing of our music stool. #art #drawing #stilllife #traditionalart

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2 months ago

Wise advice, Tommy

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