Draw Balloon Figures
It is so fun being a multi-inspired creative, because when you have more than one passion you get to feed your creative side no matter what mood you find yourself in. I used to blog about art, but when the Pandemic hit I felt like I needed a change. My old website was about art, but it had turned into a kind of online journal too. And when the Pandemic happened I felt like exploring sewing and sharing projects for people to try. So I got rid of the art!
I’m starting a new series of posts featuring art inspiration. I have grappled with becoming a more formal teacher, or starting a Youtube channel. But I love to keep it low key and I feel that blogging about ideas and concepts is a lot more fun. I love sharing ideas and inspiration for free, so anyone who has the inspiration can get crafty without having to spend money on a basic idea. I totally love the concept of sharing ideas for free because that way even more people can be inspired!
So without further ado, here is the first post in my new art series!
Sketch and Draw Balloon People
I find myself drawing balloon people here and there. Usually they are just in rough sketches when someone makes me angry. I turn them into a balloon sketch filled with hot air. That takes the edge off my pain when someone does me wrong, and I’m left with these hilarious drawings of balloon figures.
My initial inspiration for these figures came from an artwork I did years ago. Since then, I tend to draw balloon figures with a head, and then just add a typical balloon shape for the body. I add an outfit. Sometimes they have arms and legs, usually not. Sometimes I connect the string to the bottom of the page, sometimes the strings are connected to me in the center. When they are connected to me, I can visualize cutting the strings and release the emotion. The balloon animals that clowns make can also be a source of inspiration.
The next time someone pisses you off or makes you feel bad, try drawing them as a balloon figure filled with hot air. It will help you blow off steam, and you can visualize cutting the strings that connect them to you, watching them drift away into the air in your mind. See how it helps relieve some sadness, and helps you let go.
Balloon Figures by Kathryn Sturges
Buddhist Balloon Figures in charcoal and watercolor crayon by Kathryn Sturges
