Doodling During Covid Recovery

Mar 26, 2023

Y’all. Covid fatigue is real! I have had some puny days this week. Sleep and more sleep.

I didn’t want to work on anything that I could mess up, so I doodled when I got a little energy. Thought I could share them with you. They are playful and without pressure – like I did as a kid.

It starts with a circle. Loosely based on mandala ideas. With no preconceived notions, I begin to doodle.
I just keep adding color, shape and texture. Eventually, I stop and move on.
Same thing here. One thing leads to another until it feels time to stop.

It is a fun exercise. Actually, I used to do this quite a lot – many years ago. A student, through her own work, reminded me of this exercise. It helped me get through Covid. I love my students. Each and every one of them. : ) It’s part of the package. I don’t know how to do it any other way.

U P D A T E

Before fatigue hit me this week, I was able to make some progress on the portrait. Here is an update for those of you following along.

I am so happy with how this is coming along.

I didn’t want to miss a week; so, this is what was going on in my studio while recovering from Covid. I didn’t have a fever, chills, etc. Just extreme fatigue. 🙁 However, I am on the mend and feel better today than yesterday. What more could I ask? Thank you for your interest in my work. It is such a pleasure sharing it with you. Even on doodle days. : )

Michel

“What Is Doodling? It’s common to aimlessly draw when your mind is otherwise occupied, such as during a phone call, meeting, or lecture, or when you want to meditate or relax. This is the art of doodling—the act of drawing, sketching, or scribbling without a final goal or product in mind.” Google

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21 Comments

  1. Robert McNinch on March 26, 2023 at 2:07 pm

    Love to doodle myself!



    • Michel McNinch on March 26, 2023 at 4:04 pm

      You have been a doodler since way back! mmwah



  2. Dianne Meadow on March 26, 2023 at 2:10 pm

    We love you too. Hope you are feeling better and stronger each day!



    • Michel McNinch on March 26, 2023 at 4:04 pm

      Yes, progressively, getting better. : ). See you soon.



  3. Jeannie Irvin on March 26, 2023 at 2:15 pm

    Love your DOODLES!!! Kinda reminds me me of Jellyfish, tells you where my mind is 🏖️🏝️



    • Michel McNinch on March 26, 2023 at 4:05 pm

      Thank you! Love your take on it!



    • Karen Murphy on March 26, 2023 at 9:25 pm

      And to me they look like flowers. So glad you are feeling better.



  4. Renee Wedding on March 26, 2023 at 2:46 pm

    Great doodles! like little funky mandalas! 😁



    • Michel McNinch on March 26, 2023 at 4:05 pm

      Yes! Fun too.



  5. Jimmy Lee on March 26, 2023 at 4:03 pm

    Beautiful as always. Stay safe. Get better



    • Michel McNinch on March 26, 2023 at 4:06 pm

      Just ready to feel myself again. I am better though. Just get tired easily. Should improve as I begin everyday activities again.



  6. mary on March 26, 2023 at 4:13 pm

    I knew a lady called Doodles



    • Michel McNinch on March 26, 2023 at 4:17 pm

      That is funny!



  7. Turbyfill Marila Morris on March 26, 2023 at 4:17 pm

    I am so glad you are on the mend and doodling away👏🏻👏🏻Beautiful doodles I must say a fun!!Miss you and everyone so much and love you too😍👏🏻🤩



    • Michel McNinch on March 26, 2023 at 4:35 pm

      I got an idea….. (this is where Robert usually heads in the other direction!).



  8. Annis Rankin on March 26, 2023 at 4:26 pm

    Your creative mind is amazing!
    I didn’t know you were sick, but I’m glad to know you are recovering.
    Thanks for sharing your oodles of doodles!
    Annis



  9. Michel McNinch on March 26, 2023 at 4:37 pm

    Hey! Yes, Robert and I went through that together too! p.s. Tell Randy there were 3 shrimp! That was some good eating! Thank you.



  10. Pam wedding on March 26, 2023 at 5:54 pm

    Love your mandala doodles…..I share that type of doodling with you.
    And the portrait is fabulous!❤️



    • Michel McNinch on March 26, 2023 at 6:06 pm

      Thank you. I could get lost in there and never return!



  11. Dixie on March 27, 2023 at 12:37 pm

    The portrait in progressing beautifully and your doodles are exquisite!
    Hope you feel better soon. Take care!



    • Michel McNinch on March 27, 2023 at 5:11 pm

      Thank you, Dixie!



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