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Young Artist at Work
I watched my young relative draw. He got down on the floor and into his work and I admired the gusto with which he worked. The room itself was dark and I had trouble showing the dim lighting. This is … Continue reading
Two Cousins and a Photo Album
We are in Chicago visiting with Peter’s relatives and staying with a cousin who is the same age and shares a special bond with Peter. There is so much to catch up on, so much news, and so many great … Continue reading
Impression of the Olympic Opening Ceremony
I was on a plane this evening during the olympic opening ceremony, sitting between two strangers who were both watching it on their computers. The colors, flags, lights, marching athletes, waving and movement was gorgeous. I thought it might be … Continue reading
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Sun and Sea
I drove north of San Diego today to visit an old friend who is spending the week at a resort in Carlsbad. At the end of the day we sat on the lawn above a young woman who was soaking … Continue reading
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Tagged Exaggeration, Light, Procreate, San Diego, Seascape
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Dog Watches Man Clean Camper
After the six-month trip with an abundance of subjects and scenes to sketch, I am learning to see possibilities for topics in my ordinary life again. The couch, the blinds, the dog, the vet’s office, cleaning the camper, it turns out that … Continue reading
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Tagged Color, Exaggeration, In- the- moment, Line, San Diego, Urban Sketching, White space
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At the Vet’s
We went to the vet’s and waited a bit after our appointment for Luke’s new meds. I had my small sketchbook along and was able to get a pen and ink sketch of the receptionist going over instructions with another … Continue reading
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Tagged Exaggeration, Line, Procreate, San Diego
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Luke Sunbathes in August Heat Wave
It seems very odd to sunbathe in this August heat but our dog Luke seeks out sunlight despite my efforts to keep the blinds closed against it. If he could drive I bet he would take off for dog beach … Continue reading