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The wedding party
We attended an amazing wedding today that started at a Buddhist temple and ended with a garden luncheon. I was charmed by the three smallest members of the wedding party and pulled out my sketchbook to see if I could … Continue reading
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Elbow to elbow, knee to knee
Even though this is an in-the-moment sketch of a Friday evening get together, I did interpret and tell a story through the emphasis I put on two figures who had different points of view. I was intrigued with the elbows on the table, the proximity of their knees … Continue reading
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Learning at a store
I happened to be in another place today where learning was going on and I was able to quickly sketch it. I was getting technical help at the computer store, as was the customer adjacent to me. The customer showed his need … Continue reading
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The third day of watercolor demonstrations
I am very interested in learning and what the body language of learning looks like. Today was the third and final day of a workshop I have been attending at the San Diego Watercolor Society and a terrific opportunity to … Continue reading
A trainer, her dog and five enthusists
I sketched this evening at our little gym and tried to capture the essence of what happens there in an hour. I wanted to convey a bit of what the different figures may be feeling along with showing motion. Our trainer … Continue reading
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Watercolor demonstration
I am taking a three-day workshop at the San Diego Watercolor Society on mixing luminous skin color. The studio is gorgeous with a teaching station and a separate desk area. The teaching station has a huge mirror above the teacher so … Continue reading
Can’t stop sketching
I did not sketch today and so went back through my un-posted sketches from this week looking for a stand-in. This unplanned sketch is from the Wednesday Paint-out with the Watercolor Society in Old Town. I was ending the morning by … Continue reading
