<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:40:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/created/pencilarts/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Sketch of the Day 11 November 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[First time in a couple of weeks I have felt up to drawing anything. I feel like I have regressed back to where I was a few months. Time to get back in the groove. Now, if only I could get rid of this cold.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketch-of-the-day-11-november-2018-2018-11-11-20-18-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketch-of-the-day-11-november-2018-2018-11-11-20-18-11</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sumayyahsaidso]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2018 20:18:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3HaJVvr6qfoEFgBir1jy4DeK1wwhDm7oNHzc1b8roaJY8MKWgWDhGLqvaqSPDaqXQ8ZKErFA8Vt6Yvf1tcnCbY7CEMfn3PMydGKzaLE?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Still Not Ink 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feeling inspired, I attempted another original character portrait. I really need to start writing again. Maybe I can loan out my designs to my writer friends? Hm..that idea has merit. And now my sore and]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/still-not-ink-2-2018-10-11-00-28-04</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/still-not-ink-2-2018-10-11-00-28-04</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sumayyahsaidso]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:28:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3HaJVvr6qfoEFgBir1jy4DeK1wwhDm7oNHzc1b8roaJY8MKhcRBEkoNxTtuqD1B1xMT1RhxNe5XaKpVbr9NPxLwNYUaBbvwykGUsZZ8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back in the Groove]]></title><description><![CDATA[I had dinner, turned on some anime for background noise, and picked up my sketchbook again. Once again, I feel like I am making progress. The discouraged feeling from earlier is dissipating and I am breathing]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/back-in-the-groove-2018-09-30-21-55-00</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/back-in-the-groove-2018-09-30-21-55-00</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sumayyahsaidso]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 30 Sep 2018 21:55:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3HaJVvr6qfoEFgBir1jy4DeK1wwhDm7oNHzc1b8roaJY8MKWCjqXsWC2A63j22zF6VnQ2DoZGWLZbwEVpqfCK4w7VJkRFEjVQ4ogxEa?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sketch of the Day 29 Sept 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[I AM aware that today is actually the 30th of September; however, I drew and thought I posted this last night, but it appears that I did not. I am happy with the consistency of the shading, yet most people]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketch-of-the-day-29-sept-2018-2018-8-0-10-36-25</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketch-of-the-day-29-sept-2018-2018-8-0-10-36-25</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sumayyahsaidso]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 30 Sep 2018 14:32:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3HaJVvr6qfoEFgBir1jy4DeK1wwhDm7oNHzc1b8roaJY8MKX5i663ccTuQBjMG1uJu8QxrXNJz3boouSDd84c1TeSMSTaefsJD2R89C?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sketchbook #4 Inauguration]]></title><description><![CDATA[For anyone who has no idea what I'm talking about: it's all Trunks' fault. Picture this: November, 2017, and my eldest offspring needs help with an art homework assignment. He wanted to draw Trunks of]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketchbook-4-inauguration</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketchbook-4-inauguration</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sumayyahsaidso]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 29 Sep 2018 15:09:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/pBMyo3B2Sao2EbuHAFTX1CNWMbam25xJGPs4sKmLS6XL7hbbBrP219yhxBT3nzPWo6B7dTUaAvzEXiwey7NNMPcda6zU9zamC3RVopNKyfEZnmtx1xU8BrLHLp6ybffgTRHtDn5zUiX2273CbtBsy386bFVkjt3eUR3NEm7oncJcFm9g?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sketchbook Dump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday, I completed sketchbook #3 (go me go!) My usage of shade and shadow has improved, as have proportions and detail. Onward, then! Recent Posts Cheater Breakfast (food) Sketches of the Day 24 Sept]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/3zvtty-sketchbook-dump</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/3zvtty-sketchbook-dump</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sumayyahsaidso]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2018 16:02:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/RGgukq5E6HBM2jscGd4Sszpv94XxHH2uqxMY9z21vaqHt1ejSNJvkzpHBFaNmNCaZpnaoqLzxRDGQRbDXwenQBtBKQKQwuQkg9Px8q1QKCcEVmA9GsS5Eb1nxgNKCEi?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sketches of the Day 24 Sept 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[So I'm down to the last 10 pages in my 3rd sketchbook (whoo hoo, go me!) and I'm just bursting with ideas and inpsiration this afternoon. Here are 2 drawings that I just completed: Continuing with shade]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketches-of-the-day-24-sept-2018</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketches-of-the-day-24-sept-2018</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sumayyahsaidso]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2018 16:31:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/RGgukq5E6HBM2jscGd4Sszpv94XxHH2uqxMY9z21vaqHt1rD4fNu81GAw3cSRe6ZJ95otRagxhRXve1M3KixrZxCB2oyAeftgRYdBcmpKD93mLQBnZu7kbksKp8KgyU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 More Friend Sketches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Continuing with my "sketching portraits of friends based on their photographs" series, here are 2 that I completed today: These both turned out great, though the second one is truly amazing in]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/2-more-friend-sketches</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/2-more-friend-sketches</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sumayyahsaidso]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2018 20:15:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2r8F9rTBenJQfQgENfxADE6EVYabczqmSF5KeWefV5WL9WQ4WqB8ohHgiRgPs3VmH8RYTEPhYP2Zifyo4xm6FAGdbJGKGtemoXSk9RMgzZ6nwxyddsU7TepZ15DJsKbPL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Friend Sketches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Continuing in my "real people" portraits practice series, a few more friends offered photos for use. These are the results: Again, I see massive room for improvement. However, between last November]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/more-friend-sketches</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/more-friend-sketches</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sumayyahsaidso]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2018 18:51:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/cyxkEVqiiLy2ofdgrJNxeZC3WCHPBwR7MjUDzY4kBNr81MCVpPqhNiY7P2xB6XrzGJMSBu7EKawSowF2WzaW4kA1omRpxCUePAtMe4W7YuWQH7dotd7Fsiw7RraVXeSbB3C?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sketch of the Day 16 Sept 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[I wasn't going to draw today. I really wasn't. I did want to try this 4B (Pro Art Sketch Stick) woodless graphite pencil. (Spoiler: it broke!!) I do like the line thickness and easily (almost too much)]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketch-of-the-day-16-sept-2018-2018-09-16-20-49-36</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketch-of-the-day-16-sept-2018-2018-09-16-20-49-36</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sumayyahsaidso]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 16 Sep 2018 20:49:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3HaJVvr6qfoEFgBir1jy4DeK1wwhDm7oNHzc1b8roaJY8MKgx1UmDVRdFpiodz4dH1VxjwF5ocY9irwckQ8aKAMTxaVCTmFpgEAMDWN?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friend Sketches]]></title><description><![CDATA[I asked friends on another platform to give me a photo if they felt comfortable with me using their pics for sketch practice. Here are the first 3 I completed: They are satisfied with their rendering.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/friend-sketches</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/friend-sketches</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sumayyahsaidso]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2018 16:38:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/99pyU5Ga1kwqSXWA2evTexn6YzPHotJF8R85JZsErvtTWYjzzZZ9GjBe35emiWMM1Zsz2K3T4Uno8Zfs79MWVXmEwHGoedqSQWj6fzZ2pk1FjTPjCJiMoSH5WHZ5E228h4?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoodie ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I guess I'm feeling inspired today. Here is my 3rd sketch of the day. I again used a mixture of 3B and 4B pencils, and blended using my fingertips. I should probably wash that off. So, androgynous person]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/hoodie-2018-09-09-22-17-30</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/hoodie-2018-09-09-22-17-30</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sumayyahsaidso]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2018 22:17:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3HaJVvr6qfoEFgBir1jy4DeK1wwhDm7oNHzc1b8roaJY8MKgjEuMQSLqJ8UUBxNmj9n8jPr369oajb3pmEhBtpSoB7Ec8HFp478zqwL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redux]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once again, I have drawn a face I am pretty sure that I have drawn before. If I have, then I have made some "improvements". Maybe I haven't drawn this face, but the face of this face's relative.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/redux-2018-09-09-20-42-52</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/redux-2018-09-09-20-42-52</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sumayyahsaidso]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2018 20:42:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3HaJVvr6qfoEFgBir1jy4DeK1wwhDm7oNHzc1b8roaJY8MKWeH7B8scfVFQykbG2JXiqhdsAFN7F6pwBguky1enodTKysfDryQAbVMp?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sketch of the Day 9 September 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[I took a step back from skin tone shading to refresh my knowledge of line and shadow. I love this picture. The hair turned out how I envisioned it and the subtle emphasis on fine lines makes me feel good.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketch-of-the-day-9-september-2018-2018-09-09-16-25-17</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketch-of-the-day-9-september-2018-2018-09-09-16-25-17</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sumayyahsaidso]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2018 16:25:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3HaJVvr6qfoEFgBir1jy4DeK1wwhDm7oNHzc1b8roaJY8MKgjHmCHo4TF5rWNV4BAKNWZmF2ZvTySKssqXzV3TZxgemwK6Xz5uYuceA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sketch of the Day 6 September 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well, this one didn't turn out at all like I'd hoped. While my skill level is mostly to blame, I also quibble with the pencil. I have said before, but this solidifies it in my mind - I much prefer the]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketch-of-the-day-6-september-2018-2018-09-06-16-21-31</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketch-of-the-day-6-september-2018-2018-09-06-16-21-31</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sumayyahsaidso]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2018 16:21:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3HaJVvr6qfoEFgBir1jy4DeK1wwhDm7oNHzc1b8roaJY8MKXJHidrvUxFzrJq4jJHyKkc7fxsoNLkU5cGXHmmcaS2uLu7UbawpmA718?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sketch of the Day 5 Sept 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[I shaded for both skin tone and shadow and I think I managed to not overdo it. It was definitely a challenge to not destroy my actual lines while trying to blend the color to some sort of even consistence.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketch-of-the-day-5-sept-2018-2018-09-05-18-32-44</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketch-of-the-day-5-sept-2018-2018-09-05-18-32-44</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sumayyahsaidso]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2018 18:32:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3HaJVvr6qfoEFgBir1jy4DeK1wwhDm7oNHzc1b8roaJY8MKWrtczCABtkV7Ncp1TEa4gwhi9Msrvcp4dzoTz63XnbZEXRD3eXJChnVk?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sketch 2 of the Day 30 August 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hmm. Much better. Managed to find a way to blend without putting as much stress on my poor, sore arm. I think I'll play around with a few things, see if I can alter the light/dark of the tone. I might]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketch-2-of-the-day-30-august-2018-2018-08-30-22-23-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketch-2-of-the-day-30-august-2018-2018-08-30-22-23-15</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sumayyahsaidso]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2018 22:23:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3HaJVvr6qfoEFgBir1jy4DeK1wwhDm7oNHzc1b8roaJY8MKgjMB1se3gouspBGqHnXrUhRqVQXY5fhpBgNy2UgULfXk8jLwci8GicmC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sketch of the Day 30 August 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tried a new shading technique and geez, it is hard on my arms/hands. I am happy with the skintone shading even if I dislike the sketch itself. Ah, well. Practice continues. Steepshot IPFS IOS Android Web]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketch-of-the-day-30-august-2018-2018-08-30-21-13-09</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketch-of-the-day-30-august-2018-2018-08-30-21-13-09</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sumayyahsaidso]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2018 21:13:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3HaJVvr6qfoEFgBir1jy4DeK1wwhDm7oNHzc1b8roaJY8MKWRMLT4ZGNrL5Vp2EfCfLJu2AigWGTmmaRiM4gXPNhheNx1q6dxJUg5S6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sketch of the Day 28 August 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Still learning. Still growing. I like to think that we never truly "master" anything, that we continue to evolve as long as we live and breathe. Having fun with learning to shade for shadow.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketch-of-the-day-28-august-2018-2018-08-29-19-26-31</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketch-of-the-day-28-august-2018-2018-08-29-19-26-31</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sumayyahsaidso]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 19:26:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3HaJVvr6qfoEFgBir1jy4DeK1wwhDm7oNHzc1b8roaJY8MKXLsd5jdjYXz7VzeBneTEzyBUcbLrSZgV3oLn7cThV8CqMqACf4YVShXt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sketch of the Day 26 August 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even though I'm currently in all sort of pain, I managed to make a drawing I am proud of. It is faaaaar from perfect, and even as I upload this, I am making a note of everything I can "fix".]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketch-of-the-day-26-august-2018-2018-08-26-22-30-40</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@sumayyahsaidso/sketch-of-the-day-26-august-2018-2018-08-26-22-30-40</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sumayyahsaidso]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Aug 2018 22:30:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3HaJVvr6qfoEFgBir1jy4DeK1wwhDm7oNHzc1b8roaJY8MKXjsNq16wSrXwrnHRy5HeoopxNC87nUBUAU9hwjBuDAmbKGuFa4v88UWa?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>