Elisha

About Elisha

Elisha Dasenbrock is an award winning, international watercolor artist. She paints with a limited palette on claybord. Dasenbrock graduated from the American Academy of Art in 2009 and has been painting professionally ever since.

This post is in response to Lauren at Hipstercrite. I saw this post last night. I think it’s hilarious and completely valid. I will do my best to answer her very pressing questions. Dear Lauren: I realize I’m a little late to the party, but here goes. My house […]

Yes! I Really Love My Tiny House!

December 16, 2015 in Nomad Life tagged Dogs / full-time / RV / simple living / small house / tiny house by Elisha

Here’s what I really like to sketch with. I have another sketchbook I prefer if I’m doing watercolor, but we’ll talk about that more in the future. This is a $3.99 or maybe $4.99 sketchbook I buy from Dick Blick. Fabriano is the name brand. They make really good paper. […]

Sketch-A-Long

December 15, 2015 in Sketch-A-Long by Elisha

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage. — Anais Nin Beasley says, “While I appreciate the fact that Lola is the elf this year, kibble does not buy itself.” Lola whispers softly to herself, ” On the twelfth day of Christmas, I’m going to slaughter them in […]

Monday Motivation – Don’t Let Monday Suck

December 14, 2015 in Monday Motivation by Elisha

Here’s this week’s sketch. I wanted to be funny and draw something everyone who really knows me has seen. My grumpy “leave me alone in eating and trying to remember how to function” look. This is a time I could have used a kneaded eraser to pick out some highlights, […]

Sketch-A-Long

December 10, 2015 in Sketch-A-Long tagged Art / drawing / sketch by Elisha

At least, not entirely. I’ve been having this discussion since art school. Mostly with kids in art school who learned simply to parrot what sounded cool instead of considering what it actually meant. After one such occasion, when a girl snobbishly used that quote to argue a point I had […]

Why I Don’t Agree With “Inspiration Is For Amateurs.”

December 9, 2015 in Behind The Curtain tagged Art / artist block / inspiration by Elisha

Last week we went over values a little bit and I gave you a quick exercise. I recommend doing that exercise with every drawing tool you use, especially if you are a beginner. If you have a set of pencils, do one with every single pencil. You will see the […]

Sketch-A-Long

December 8, 2015 in Oops! I forgot to pick a category! tagged Art / drawing / sketch by Elisha

Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The Weather says, “Suck it up, Buttercup.”

Monday Motivation – Don’t Let Monday Suck

December 7, 2015 in Monday Motivation tagged get to work / motivation / quotes by Elisha

Here is my very quick sketch for this week’s theme of what object represents me. Everyone makes fun of my books and the fact that I tore out my RV couch and put a bookshelf in its place. A beautiful, cedar shelf I built myself, but who’s asking? Most of […]

Sketch-A-Long

December 3, 2015 in Sketch-A-Long tagged books / drawing / sketching by Elisha

Last week we discussed 3 values. Shadow, mid-tone, highlight. Obviously, values are infinite and the more you have the more realistic your sketch will appear. One exercise that will help you see and achieve more subtle values in your drawing is the study above. Draw a long rectangle and split […]

Sketch-A-Long

December 1, 2015 in Sketch-A-Long tagged draw / sketch / sketch-a-long by Elisha

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. — Chinese Proverb Beasley says, “I’m over here enjoying all your sunshine while you earn me some kibble.”

Motivation Monday – Don’t Let Monday Suck

November 30, 2015 in Monday Motivation tagged Beasley / Dogs / get to work / motivation / quotes by Elisha

Everyone has an opinion. We all know this. I’m either told I’ll never make it or people gush on a regular basis. There’s never an in between. No one says, “Meh, you’re okay.” or, “You can earn a moderate income doing that.” Although, I have gotten a couple, “You’re not […]

What Not To Do When Dating An Artist:

November 27, 2015 in Behind The Curtain by Elisha

I thought I would share some links for sketching since we started the Sketch-A-Long this week. 10 Sketching Tips For Beginners Top 10 Mistakes Beginners Make Need ideas? The Every Day Matters Facebook Group is full of inspiration. I never post to the group, but I love the sketches that […]

Link Love – Sketching

November 27, 2015 in Links / Sketch-A-Long by Elisha

My sketch of what I’m thankful for. Although the list is long, I’m very thankful that not only is the weather beautiful today, but that I’m in a location where I can pack the dogs in my car and let them run loose for an hour or so. Either I […]

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 26, 2015 in Sketch-A-Long tagged grateful / thankfulness / thanksgiving by Elisha

Would you like to sketch with me? People are always so interested in drawing and they want to learn, but they seem really self-conscious or they think it has to be taken so seriously. If you remember my Bad Dog or Bad Grandpa comics, you will know, sometimes, stick figures […]

Sketch-A-Long

November 24, 2015 in Sketch-A-Long tagged drawing / sketch-a-long / sketching by Elisha

I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. –Michael Jordan Lola says, “It’s okay if […]

Monday Motivation – Don’t Let Monday Suck

November 23, 2015 in Monday Motivation tagged Dogs / get to work / Lola / motivation / quotes by Elisha

Let’s talk about podcasts. I love podcasts. I don’t remember how or why I started listening to them, but they’ve changed my life. That’s not an exaggeration. I used to just turn on some music and get to work, but I’ve found I like podcasts even better. Although, when I’m […]

Link Love

November 20, 2015 in Links tagged business / Link Love / links / motivation / podcasts by Elisha

I was slow getting started today. I began reading The Martian for book club and got a little sucked in. I had just convinced myself to start my new painting and gathered my materials when my older brother called. We barely hang out so I went to his house for […]

Almost Does Not Cut It.

November 19, 2015 in Business by Elisha

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. — C. S. Lewis Lola says, “This isn’t a run through. Put on some real pants and make it happen. Seriously.”

Monday Motivation – Don’t Let Monday Suck

November 16, 2015 in Monday Motivation tagged Dogs / get to work / Lola / motivation / quotes by Elisha

I’m fighting the urge to run to Florida. I miss the area and all my friends there. The fact that the weather is turning in Illinois does not help matters. In the time that I’m not officially blogging, I’m thinking about the direction I want to take the blog. I’ve […]

The Itch

November 11, 2015 in Nomad Life by Elisha

I love the Golden Pond site at Land Between The Lakes. There’s a bison/elk habitat, a planetarium, hiking trails, a river, and a nice little town named Murray. I love Murray. Not to live there but to visit for a week or two is just fine with me. This time […]

Land Between The Lakes (Murray), Kentucky

November 9, 2015 in Nomad Life tagged bison / full time rv / nomad / RV life / travel / wilderness by Elisha

Artwork and Blog

Artwork and Blog

Elisha

About Elisha

Yes! I Really Love My Tiny House!

Sketch-A-Long

Monday Motivation – Don’t Let Monday Suck

Sketch-A-Long

Why I Don’t Agree With “Inspiration Is For Amateurs.”

Sketch-A-Long

Monday Motivation – Don’t Let Monday Suck

Sketch-A-Long

Sketch-A-Long

Motivation Monday – Don’t Let Monday Suck

What Not To Do When Dating An Artist:

Link Love – Sketching

Happy Thanksgiving!

Sketch-A-Long

Monday Motivation – Don’t Let Monday Suck

Link Love

Almost Does Not Cut It.

Monday Motivation – Don’t Let Monday Suck

The Itch

Land Between The Lakes (Murray), Kentucky