X-Post: OT: Oh what a pretty pony you have Fran M: UPDATED!!

debbie H.
on 9/20/11 11:14 am, edited 9/19/11 11:14 pm - AR

You are amazing Jolene, what a gift you have. Unfortunately I must have been behind the door when the creativity was handed out cause I have none, and my cousin is loaded. Creative AND she can sing...Not me. Congrats on your awesome gift!

Jo 1962
on 9/20/11 1:57 pm - NearHouston, TX

Lap Band on 08/25/10

Thanks you Debbie ..I really was a medioocre artist until one day my DH said I should get a book on drawing, considering the fact that its what I do any other time I delve into a new hobby. So...I found a great book by Lee Hammond and learned a blended pencil technique. Its amazing sometimes when I think of how much information is out there ..or right *here* at my fingertips.(i.e. Google...)

5.0 cc in a 10cc lapband (four fills) 1 unfill of .5cc on 5/24/2011.
.5 fill March 2012. unfill of .25cc May 2012. Unfill of .5cc June 2014.

Still with my lapband with no plans for revision. Band working well since

last small unfill.

HW: 267lbs- size 22-24 LW:194lbs CW:198lbs Size 14-16

Lisa O.
on 9/20/11 12:02 pm - Snoqualmie, WA

Lap Band on 11/10/08

Wow! You're really talented. I have a collage of black and white etchings and pencil drawings. I'm a big fan!

Awesome skill!

Lisa O.

Lap Band surgery Nov. 2008, SW 335. Lost 116 lbs. LB removal May 2013 gained 53 lbs. Revisied to RNY October 14, 2013, new SW 275.

Jo 1962
on 9/20/11 1:59 pm - NearHouston, TX

Lap Band on 08/25/10

Thanks Lisa! Have you tried charcoal? I can;t get beyond pencil. maybe I can take a class sometime. dunno.

5.0 cc in a 10cc lapband (four fills) 1 unfill of .5cc on 5/24/2011.
.5 fill March 2012. unfill of .25cc May 2012. Unfill of .5cc June 2014.

Still with my lapband with no plans for revision. Band working well since

last small unfill.

HW: 267lbs- size 22-24 LW:194lbs CW:198lbs Size 14-16

carol468
on 9/20/11 11:43 pm

these are great drawings. I can draw a little, but nothing like this..,., you're very talented

Jo 1962
on 9/21/11 10:47 am - NearHouston, TX

Lap Band on 08/25/10

Thank you Carol! You should look up Lee Hammond's book "How to Draw real People". I learned a great deal from her books.

5.0 cc in a 10cc lapband (four fills) 1 unfill of .5cc on 5/24/2011.
.5 fill March 2012. unfill of .25cc May 2012. Unfill of .5cc June 2014.

Still with my lapband with no plans for revision. Band working well since

last small unfill.

HW: 267lbs- size 22-24 LW:194lbs CW:198lbs Size 14-16

dianeg49
on 9/21/11 12:48 am

Lap Band on 07/13/10

I too am an artist and enjoy seeing others work. Pencil drawings just amaze me. My talent is not drawing. You are really good. It is easy to see that you really enjoy it. I alway say I can't draw a straight line with a pencil, but give me a paint brush or a pair scissors and I have no problems.
Thanks for sharing.

Dianeg49