BUD: "Do you think you could draw this?" as he shows me a picture in a magazine.
ANNI: "All I can do is try." imagining my pencil moving over the sketch pad.
So, one morning before Bud got up and poured him a cuppa, I had started sketching---
1] Outlining the face..................2] Shading in the features
For a couple of days, I had to put the sketch aside so we could build some more shelves in our last closet. Then, when we finished yesterday with that project, I brought it out this morning, and sketched 'til completed...
...for the fun of it, I chose to find my own Native American Name.
Sad part of it all...I can't even begin to know how to say my own name?!!! And the meaning of my name tells me I'm rarely caught off guard....hmmmm, guess that one rare instance of being caught off guard just occurred?!!!
What's yours? Find out HERE
Chapawee for me.... Hmmm... think I will stick to my Christian name. It was fun!
ReplyDeleteWell now....okay. Christian it is.
DeleteI knew you could draw whatever it was before I saw the drawing. you are truly gifted. it is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra
DeleteHi Anni, mine is Degotoga! What a talented lady you are.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo
DeleteYEAH! I always love it when you show your art! This is wonderful! It is beautiful, and professional looking. You should teach art. I cannot pronounce your name either!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ginny
Deleteyou've got a real gift. my son has trouble with human faces, but is good with animals.
ReplyDeletemy name is...
Your Native American name is Degotoga. Degotoga is a Cherokee name that means stands together. You are someone who is supportive and loyal to friends and you inspire unity. You stand up for your rights and for the rights of others.
it fits me well. :)
Thanks Marie
DeleteJust call me Chapawee. Very nice drawing. You're very talented
ReplyDeleteThanks Chapawee!!!
DeleteOf course you can! You are so talented. That is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mari.
DeleteLOVE your Indian name and I said it several times, it rolls right off my tongue. And you are definitely always prepared, just like the Girl Scouts of yesteryear. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou CAN pronounce it....how? lol
DeleteI can't resist those click-bait quizzes -- I got a pretty sounding Hopi name -- I think it was spelled this way Kuwalialenta. It said I was good at decorating my surroundings (not true really), but also said I was positive and happy (hope that's true).
ReplyDeletepositive and happy....good traits!!
DeleteVery good Anni.
ReplyDeleteThanks Paula
DeleteOtetiani, so we have the same name. I love your painting.
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