Author Archives: Gina Lento

Here is another Art before Breakfast sketch to brighten your day.  I saw this photo on Sktchy and it just SCREAMED “Boxtroll”. The girl’s goggles and whole perky demeanor made me happy so I thought I would share that happiness with a smile from a Boxtroll. #sketchbookskool #artforall #illustatedjournaling #sktchy #visualjournal #sketchbook #sketch #ginalento

This was more Art before breakfast and lunch! #sketchbookskool #artforall #illustatedjournaling #sktchy #visualjournal #sketchbook #sketch #ginalento

I do some sketches before breakfast, sometimes a doodle or I sketch my dogs.  I found an app called Sktchy where I can use a photo reference that someone posted on the app just for the purpose of getting their photo turned into art.  The app is called Sktchy and here are two of myContinue reading “Art before breakfast”

“Life’s so short, why live only one?” GOALS: My goal this month was simply; to complete the month.  Making a commitment to work on something religiously for 30 days is a tough commitment.  This is my third year participating.  The first year I did everything wrong.  That was back in 2010.  I had just readContinue reading “International Fake Journal Month – Wrap up”

The Cinderella of today has choices…. April 30…it’s early in the morning here at our hotel.  My sisters are getting showers.  I took mine already.  I wanted to close out this Prom sketchbook and get back to a regular one.  Anyway, the real Cinderella was coming out in society and the shoes led to herContinue reading “IFJM DAY 30….the last day”

April 29,  Wow! I could have ” danced all night!”  Today was awesome!  I am writing this as we drive up to Orlando.  Today was a day to remember.  The day started with a real humdinger of a thunderstorm.  I had class until 11.  I ran home, showered, and off I went to the salon.Continue reading “IFJM Day 29 – Prom Night”

Take me out the the ball game…. April 28…today, in softball, I hit an in-the-park homer.  I was almost to stunned to move!  We had two people on base, and the count was 2-1, the ball coming in was too good not to hit.   So I cranked it and sent it flying to theContinue reading “IFJM DAY 28”

April 27…Well it seems I have everything under control.  There’s no drama with my sisters right now.  My grandmothers are both coming Friday, and so are some of my aunts and uncles, to watch Promenade.  Right now, I have some time to just kick back and sketch this palm tree in our yard.  I loveContinue reading “IFJM day 27”

Senioritis…. April 26…. Counting down, just a couple more days! I have lots to do and softball practice and homework and school end stuff. I can’t believe how quickly this month, and year, went and school will be out next month! My senior year is almost to a close. Three colleges have offered me scholarships.Continue reading “IFJM Day 26”

I purchased some Noodler’s Bulletproof Ink and I have been using it all month.  I love it except for the fact that it doesn’t dry quickly on the Fabriano hot press paper so those smudges you are seeing are my hand wiping across the damp ink as I write.  I can do the sketch partContinue reading “IFJM Day 25”