Drawing Class

I just registered for a beginner drawing class. I'm excited! I have never taken any class like this. Here's my materials list: Paper: •Newsprint or other cheap, expendable paper, 18” x 24” range •Drawing and/or sketching pad, 18” x 24” minimum. Strathmore or Canson archival, acid-free papers are good. Pencils: •Soft lead pencils, 6B to 8B •Woodless pencil, 8 or 9B is wonderful! •Charcoal or conte or whatever else you already have. Erasers: •Kneadable eraser •White plastic, like a Quicker Clicker from the drugstore Other/Optional: •Hand cleaner •Paper towels •Other papers you already have •Things to draw? A few additional supplies may be provided by or purchased for minimal cost from the instructor. Other supplies may be suggested later in the course.

Joanna painted my nails

Two days after Christmas, Joanna romped into the bathroom holding her new fingernail polish (real, yes) and told me she was going to paint my nails. She did. She was very meticulous and used her finger to wipe away any she got on my finger instead of the nail. I'm still wearing the polish, which, luckily is a very translucent pink.

She's been into her play makeup several times, but after the last time, I secretly put it up without saying a word. She had put the makeup all over her fingers in addition to her lips and eyes and nose. Cute, but sheesh.

In retrospect, I should have been more specific than 'fake makeup" when I meant the "plastic, play-dress-up makeup" that is actually solid plastic instead of real creamy makeup and real fingernail polish. I think now that she's had the real stuff, I doubt I'll get her to buy into any of the fake stuff. She's not all that bad with it, though! My nails look "o.k."