The 30 Day Art Challenge Day 2 - Dreams

I survived day one, and I have to say, I enjoyed my hummingbird. Today, though took me some time to work out

Today's theme is Dreams.  30-45 minutes. Draw something that matches the theme. Use the first idea that comes to mind. (Do NOT overthink!)

30 Day Art Challenge:

1. Flight
2. Dreams or Dreamscape
3. Darkness
4. Character
5. Love
6. Motherhood
7. Nature
8. Movement
9. Astrology
10. Harmony
11. Technology
12. Lightness
13. Water
14. Sweet
15. Out of Time
16. Reflections
17. Purity
18. Solitude
19. Freedom
20. Joy
21. Mystery
22. Childhood
23. Fantasy
24. Companion
25. Abstract
26. Modern
27. Wish
28. Happiness
29. Comfort
30. Self

Dreams. Seems simple enough.

I mean, everyone dreams right?

But how do you convey a dream in art? Sweeping mythical landscapes? Escher-like architecture that couldn't possibly exist in life? Melting clocks? Giant floating islands among sweeping clouds?

First of all, these are supposed to be simple studies, not masterpiece level works. And while I can achieve realism (given a LOT of time), I will never be MC Escher, or Dali, or Magritte. 

I needed something that fits my style now. Colorful, simple, elements of primitive...

I think a lot about dreams, believe it or not. When I was a high school adolescent first learning about Freud I became obsessed about learning more about the subconscious mind.  I read all sorts of books about dreams and dream interpretation. Common symbols, and what they might mean.

And dreams can be anything. They can be dark or light, funny or frightening, realistic or so confusing they leave you reeling for days.

Of course, sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.

Then there is the other meaning. Dreams, not as a communication from your subconscious mind, but as desire.  Some people dream of a big house or lots of money.  My dreams tend to be less pedestrian and lean more towards romantic notions of what life can be.

I dream of being a writer.

I dream of being an artist.

I dream of being the architect of my own future.

(Of course, money and a big house would also be nice...)

How do you draw ambition?

I had a feeling I was over thinking things...

Really, there isn't anything that a dream can't be. And that is what makes dreams so amazing. They have no limits, only your imagination, and mine is absolutely infinite in scope. Just like the universe.

Dreams, Colored pencils and acrylic on paper

My dreams can't be contained by a single thought or idea. 

I prefer it that way.

Tomorrow... Ooohhhhh.... Darkness.
Alrighty then