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Focused listening
As I looked ahead, I thought it likely that I would not have enough time on this first day of October to sketch so I posted a sketch I did a few weeks ago just as I was learning to … Continue reading
Because of a giraffe enthusiast
There is so much that I only really notice after someone points it out to me. I have visited the zoo many times but only began to see giraffes when I heard them praised by a fan. The more I drew giraffes today, the more … Continue reading
Back at the beach
It was a beautiful day for boogie boarding, sunny with moderate winds and gentle surf. And it was a great day for sketching at Mission Beach as well. I sat on the beach wall near an energetic group and worked on conveying … Continue reading
Two bicyclists
Sometimes I put my all into a sketch and only get a mess; at other times I quickly jot my impressions and end up capturing a detail that seems right on. This sketch, while full of exaggeration, has such a detail. The green bicyclist is … Continue reading
On the patio # 2
In Saturday’s post, “On the patio,” I had to crop out a portion after making a mess of it. Since I did many sketches that night when I was working on capturing expressions that convey a sense of people not engaging socially with … Continue reading
On the patio
I continued to experiment with markers as I worked on incorporating line into my sketch in a way that did not distract from the story. I began with a line sketch in ink from yesterday, added marker, and then augmented … Continue reading
Counting stitches
Counting stitches while knitting in crowd takes concentration. This simple line sketch shows the knitter’s focus with her slight frown, extended lower lip, relaxed body, and the direction of her gaze on her hands.
