micron pens, jelly roll pens, koi watercolors field sketch box, IDenti pen, souffle pens
I was thrilled to receive a lovely package from Sukura with some wonderful products that I was excited to try out and play with in my drawing. I have slowly carved out time everyday to draw- something that is not always easy or fun to do if you recall a post from a while ago - but it is something that brings comfort, discipline and joy to my creative process! Some days it's simple doodles while other days I challenge myself with difficult compositions. It has become a part of my routine and a time when I am able to let my imagination go wild!
I decided to start a little project with my new supplies and my imagination- this little video is my experiment and just the beginning of something bigger but I wanted to share with you how carefree drawing can be!
be carefree from Alisa Burke on Vimeo.
music: Free by Donovan Frankenreiter and Jack Johnson
music: Free by Donovan Frankenreiter and Jack Johnson
and....
I want to share some of my new supplies with you!
I am giving away a bundle of brand new Sakura pens- microns (which are the best drawing pens EVER), jelly rolls, 3-d glaze and more to the person who will help me name my little boat (for furture drawings and videos!)
Leave me a comment with a name for the boat
I will pick the name that I like best on Tuesday
and you will win a bundle of Sukura supplies!
It's a girly boat, so we should name her "Lady Aster"!!
ReplyDeleteThe boat should be called "Sunshine's Comin'" ! Love this video and the drawings are great!
ReplyDeleteLooks like "Paradise" to me.
ReplyDeleteKu oko a - means freedom in Hawaiian.
ReplyDeletelady sunshine
ReplyDeleteHow about "Doodle Boat"
ReplyDelete"Explorer of Freedom"
ReplyDeletelove the video and how about "Free Spirit"?? thanks for a little sunshine today sure could use some over here!! hugs!
ReplyDeleteOooo, how about 'The Odyssey'? Your drawing is so beautiful and colorful. It makes me smile!
ReplyDelete;o)Mindy
The Painted Lady
ReplyDeletethe background song, whimsical nature, and changing skies made me immediately think "FREEDOM STARSHIP".
ReplyDeletelove this video - nice work! you always inspire me
it's going through all kinds of circumstances: sea dancer...
ReplyDeleteI love the brightness of it... I would name the boat "Aurora's Blush" after the pinks and reds of the sunrise. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFree-Radical......Love the colors
ReplyDeletehow about "delight"?
ReplyDeleteAdventure
ReplyDeleteAs I look at all the surrounding colors and shapes what comes to mind is "Chakra" a mixture of spiritual energy. I love drawing!
ReplyDeletebeautiful.
ReplyDeleteI continue to be inspired by you.
Thank you.
"Blessings of Freedom"
I admit Jack Johnson (one of my favs...have you heard his squirrel song?? FUN) was the inspiration as you were drawing away...So...FreeBreeze came to mind!! I know it isn't a girls name...but what the hey!!
ReplyDeleteHow about Whimsical Oasis? I love your work! Thanks for all that you share with us.
ReplyDeleteHow about "Smiles". Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteHi, I am a new follower of your blog and of your art. heavens knows why I haven't come across you before! Maybe it just wasn't the right time. Can I just say "hello" from Scotland, UK, and name your little boat "Future"
ReplyDeleteTa much.
Now I'll go and make a blog account. :)
Claire.
Hello! I'm Rita and I live in Portugal! I simply love your videos! I would name the boat "Herewego" and he would takes us to cloudy skies and sunny rainbows, looks a little fragile but he's much strong!
ReplyDeleteVery cool video of your process and then the animation at the end! I would say "The Artful Explorer"...that's what it looks like the boat is doing for me :P
ReplyDeleteEuphoria. Extreme Happiness, at least that is what art and your work represents to me!
ReplyDeleteHow about "Whimzy"? I always wanted a boat of my own...think I will try my hand at doodling myself!
ReplyDelete"Bliss"
ReplyDeleteor "The Freedom"
something like that.
Love the video, I'm now inspired to draw!
"Takemewithyou"
ReplyDeletei think the boat should be called Sunshine Smile,
ReplyDeleteJo xxx
Looks like a Good Ship "Lollipop" to me!
ReplyDeleteFree. The boat's name should be, Free. Or, if that isn't good how about...Simply Free...
ReplyDeleteHappy Naming, oh and then a christening of the boat!
Hugs,
Cat
how about Knight of.....
ReplyDeleteHope in Art
ReplyDeleteLove the drawing!!
ReplyDeleteThe boat should be called "Luna Rossa"..it's means "red moon" in italian ;)
"Soaring Spirits"
ReplyDeleteI love the cycle that your video showed of going through the rough times but coming out all the more magical for it!
t lil boot is delightfull. I think he has a s name feel to it. Scooter, I like
ReplyDeleteLove the colors!
ReplyDeleteHow about "Carefree Seas" ?
"good ship jelly roll"
ReplyDeleteNice drawing and I love the video.
The ship "Persistance"
ReplyDeletehow bout 'The Carefree' sounds simple
ReplyDeletedebbi g
Love the video!
ReplyDeleteHow about "Kismet"...
Be carefree little "Tilly"!
ReplyDeletedestiny that is what you should call your boat
ReplyDeleteLove the video !
ReplyDeleteI would call it Paradise !
Have a great week!!
Diane
That video was awesome! I loved how you did the progression of images to make it look like the boat was sailing through the storms.
ReplyDeleteYou can find out what I think you should call your boat and why, plus a little surprise here:
http://onescrappydoctor.blogspot.com/2010/03/dear-alisa.html
Except I was wrong. Moby Dick did win out in the end. Hhhmm, may need to suggest you call it Moby instead, (well you can't really call it Dick can you?!)
ReplyDeleteHow about S.S. AlisaB...
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
ox
Christina
This video made me smile. I'm so glad I found your blog.
ReplyDeleteHow about "the gra-free-ti"? (It seems like an appropriate combo for your art & the song)
p.s. I love that song (it's #5 on my painting songs playlist)... #1 is "Tinfoil Girl" by Kathleen Smith - if you haven't already heard it, you should give it a listen - I think you'd like it too.
Love the video, so whimsical and playful! My vote would be:
ReplyDeleteMistress Free, Spirit of the Sea
:)
S.S. Serendipity
ReplyDeleteThese days, my life seems to mirror that of your boat - one minute I'm sailing happily along, sun shining and waves la la laaa-ing and then the clouds roll in and the rain comes pouring down. However, no matter what the weather, I am always hopeful that my life is on the course it's meant for. That gives me peace through the hard times.
ReplyDeleteI just got another piece added to my latest tattoo - that of an anchor, which is on the flag of my home state of RI. On the RI flag, there's one word inside the banner and that word is HOPE. Since my family is Portuguese, my tattoo banner reads "Esperanca" with one of those little "thingies" under the c. Esperanca is Portuguese for "hope." That is the name I choose for your boat - Esperanca.
"Contentment" It goes along with my lesson this week: learning to be content in any and every situation. Life is full or ups & downs, sunny days and rainy ones but this lil boat kept a bright cheerful disposition thru it all. That is my goal !
ReplyDeleteThis lil animation was such a cute surprize at the end of our video. I thought it would just be a film of your drawing process.
Thank you for the joy.
Sonny!
ReplyDeleteI like the name Abrielle. Would love to win your giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHow about something very different like...
ReplyDelete"Olive Tuesday"
I love unique things and the circles on the finished page kind of reminded me of colorful olives. :)
ELaine R
Hi Alisa,
ReplyDeleteHow about Joyful Endeavor?
Loved the video!
Either "Lumana" (Hausan language) or "Kagiso" (Setswanan language), both of which mean "peace". Sailing on the sea is the most peaceful and serena thing I know...
ReplyDeleteLove the colors !! Make me want sun & spring all the more sooner !!
ReplyDeleteHow about S.S. Flying High or S.S.Cloud No.9 ??
"The Freedom Wave Rider"
ReplyDeleteThe video was way cool- love your drawings!
How about the "A. B. Creative"
ReplyDeleteWell I was going to say the Carefree, but some one already beat me to it, so how about
ReplyDeletethe BLOGGER or SAKURA
flè solèy - it means sunflower in Haitian kreyol
ReplyDeletei love your work (:
ReplyDelete"heartbeat"
I like the name "Annie". " The sun will come out tomorrow."
ReplyDeleteIt has a sun emblem on its sail. French for sun is soleil.
ReplyDelete"Wanderer" if it hasn't been said. Or "Morgen", which is "tomorrow" in German, if I may make a second suggestion.
ReplyDeleteI really love the idea and your combination of white and colored areas in your drawings.
The S.S. Inspiration... love your illustrations. So colorful and happy!!
ReplyDeletePersistance Blooms
ReplyDelete... because to me these pictures mean that through the weathering of life's storms one can truly open up to all life has to offer and "Bloom" thus manifesting one's true potential/calling. A truly beautiful state to live one's life in.
LOVE the video!
ReplyDeleteThe boat should be named "Dream searcher".
hugs,Lena
It appears your little boat is your "Creative Muse". She has been with you the past nine months sharing your new creative journey:)
ReplyDeleteLove it.
it's very beautiful,
ReplyDeletename: princesS Of the Sea! yeah!
i found you through valentina's blog list & so glad!!
ReplyDeletei have a few ideas:
majesta
flora
iris
calypso
harmony
xo
i have a few suggestions: here they are...
ReplyDelete*aqua-holic
*Feelin' Nauti
*Sundance
*Serenity Now
*happy ours
hope I'm the lucky one ;)
Dear Alisa,
ReplyDeleteAs your ship really reminds me of one a worked on, in the mediteranean, for a lovely summer with lots of sunshine, a little storm and many nights sleeping on deck under the stars I would call her "Lady Jade".
Creative greetings from Rotterdam!
I would name the boat Burkie
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog! How inspiring! I'd name the boat "S.S. Sunshine & Ink Lines"
ReplyDeleteHappy Doodling!
LOVED IT!!! Hmm, I hope this isn't a repeat, but Polly comes to mind as a good name. Or a longer name could be Sloop Sunny Side (or Sunny Side Sloop). Can't wait to see what you decide on :)!
ReplyDeleteI have a few other names; Journey, Penny or The Creative Spirit. I love your art. I originally saw you on Craft Lab I think. You were showing how to make a clutch out of plastic bags and I fell in love with your style. You are amazing.
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ReplyDeletehow about: sans souci ("carefree" in French)
ReplyDelete"libero" which means free in italian. love the drawings alisa! happy monday! ciao!
ReplyDeleteIt makes me think of the Owl & the Pussycat's boat. I love that video! (Don't put my name in the hat though, since I just got a very nice package from Sukura) LOVE the watercolors!
ReplyDelete'The Lazy Lady'
ReplyDeleteThe boat, not you!
I would call it Coast of Carolina! Since I am a die hard jimmy buffett fan!
ReplyDeletePhins Up
Jamie
"Wind in my Sails"
ReplyDelete"Sun in my Face"
Now I have that song in my head...lol Have a bright, sunny, day:}
"On the sails of Paradise"
ReplyDelete"Carefree Wanderer"
ReplyDeleteEvery time I read your blog and watch one of your videos I smile. Thank you!
I love your video! I think it is great. How about Lady Voyage? There are a lot of great names on here. Have fun picking one!
ReplyDelete"Sailing Toward My Dreams"
ReplyDeleteOr how about "Captain of My Dreams." I think that describes you well.
ReplyDeleteTugger
ReplyDeletei love it!
ReplyDeletehow about "sweet chariot"? that song is now stuck in my head. hehe!
"Wanderlust"
ReplyDeleteThought that would go with the colors and patterns beneath the boat. :)
Wow, such a cute video =)
ReplyDeleteI would have to say
~Free Floater!~ OR
~4ever FREE~
Love your ever growing city!
ReplyDeleteBeing on a boat like that, I would be more than happy to go 'Wherever the Wind Blows' so that's what I'd call it.
Extraordinary Machine
ReplyDeleteHow about, The Silver Lining, for an optimistic, upbeat little tug boat that sails in rain or sunshine to find adventure? The name speaks of a positive attitude that no matter where you journey or what life tosses your way, you can choose to have the mindset of seeing the silver lining. Journey on, Alisa!
ReplyDeletethat is absolutely the SWEETEST little animation ever. I'm curious, what video editing software do you use?
ReplyDeleteI love visiting your blog. I started reading your blog little after you became a f/t artist. So in making honor to taking that big step and the freedom it has given you to create such beautiful work, I'd like to say that your boat should be named "Soy Libre" in English meaning "I'm Free".
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your creativity.
Kaliope or Calypso Sun/(sunrise)
ReplyDeletegreat "doodles" Wish I could do as well!
jthe ss homebound
ReplyDeleteMeriweather, love your blog
ReplyDeleteHi Alisa...Big fan of your..but more than me my 9 yrs old twin daughters are fans of your creative recycled material art. So when they saw thing video they just fell in love with that little tiny boat.
ReplyDeleteLara - Who has slight CP has to face the rough waters in school where kids say you can't do this or that. So she came up with the name - "I Believe". Becasue seh does believe that there is nothing impossible is she belives in herself.
Vara - Want to be very creative and great artist but the only subject she gets a "B" in is Arts. But she tries and is in love with the giveaway and her option for the name is - "Bring it on".
I am sending it for my daughters. Hope they win..
"dream weaver" great video!!
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"Little Pete"
ReplyDeleteWow, everyone has come out of the woodwork. I think Independence would be a good name. It shows your independence as an artist and your totally independent style.
ReplyDeleteThe boat name should be "Carefree" that's what my little girls said, they are 4 and 8. They keep singing the song and loved the video, I think we watched it 4x, I lost count. What an amazing giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteC'est la vie
ReplyDeleteCall her Art Journey. Loved the video.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely, "Life" boat.
ReplyDeleteI loved the video - thanks! Perhaps the USS Creative Sun
ReplyDeleteJust discovered your blog and love it! Your boat should be called Asila, your name backwards, for everything you put into your work.
ReplyDeleteOikaze. Means tailwind or favorable wind in Japanese. Awesome little boat- thanks for sharing that.
ReplyDeleteThe "Happy Traveller"
ReplyDeleteSince you seem to be finding your way in your new work world I thought the name
ReplyDeleteThe Seeker
would be appropriate.
To me it says "Free Spirit".
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing the video. It was great fun to watch and a really neat idea at the end to bring it all together. How about 'Enchantment' for the little boat's name?
ReplyDeleteThank you for offering the generous giveaway.
Sheila
i would call my boat BEERACUDA :)
ReplyDeletehope i win ;)
Ichi Ban!
ReplyDeleteIt means #1 in japanese. Get video drawing. Love it! 119 comments, you go girl!
"Day Dreamer" would be the name for this boat that can take you to the most extraordinary places within your mind!
ReplyDeleteSwirly Girl!
ReplyDeleteI also was going to say "Carefree" but since someone beat me to it, I suggest "Carefree Sun" Diane
ReplyDeleteSoleil
ReplyDeleteI love watching your videos - I could sit and watch you paint and draw all day long! thanks for sharing - this makes me want to get out my drawing pad right now.
ReplyDeleteI think a great name for your boat would be "Zoe," which is the greek word for life. Watching the video of the boat going through storms and sunshine makes me think of what we go through in life - sometimes the sun is shining and sometimes it's storming. but in the end it's worth it - the journey. We all go through it.
Wind Drifter, or maybe Dream Drifter
ReplyDeletei love this happy little boat chugging along. how about "Patience". i have loved this name for a little girl and why not a sweet little boat???
ReplyDeleteI think the boat should be named The S.S. Whimsy!
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration to just draw. The boat is "The Journey"!
ReplyDeletewind d'mer seems to fit your dear sailboat. looking forward to seeing more of her adventures on your videos!
ReplyDeletewow that video was JOYFUL! it had me laughing out loud and saying 'wow' over and over LOL!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering what type of brush/tool you were using for the paint - it looked like you could draw water up into it. do you mind sharing?
thanks so much!
Free Spirit :)
ReplyDeleteAlisa in the photo the pen to the left with the orangish tip what kind of pen is that?
ReplyDeleteKimberly
Obviously, I know the drawing for these is over, but I just had to say how lovely this post was. This is exactly the sort of thing I can use to inspire my kiddo for homeschool art.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted a boat named after a mermaid.... Lorelei! Hope my dream comes true and a giveaway, too. Woo hoo!
ReplyDeleteHow about...
ReplyDelete"Eccentric"
:)
inveja total do seu talento....
ReplyDeleteperfeito
"Free Willy"
ReplyDelete=)
Wow! So many great names! My suggestion is "Bella" from the Italian bellisamo for beautiful. Beauty is all around, and your oh so cute animation really gives me a lift as I head off to work on a rainy day! Cheers fom Oz
ReplyDelete"KEEPIN ON"
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