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Flowers on a Doorstep
The model sat on the counter, and I painted her directly without drawing her first. She had an awkward sweetness that was visually emphasized by adding flowers alongside her on an imaginary doorstep.
On a Rock
I sketched the model at a figure drawing group and later added the background.
Angles and Repose
Our sketching group had a terrific model, and the lighting emphasized her long limbs. It was a perfect combination for using line and flat color. We were getting started with five-minute poses, and I did a blind contour and filled … Continue reading
Girl’s Day Out
This is from a photo I took at the reflecting pond in San Diego’s Balboa Park. I was charmed by the exuberance of this little group of four. They seemed so happy to be out and about on this fine … Continue reading
Posted in Figures, Landscape, Telling a Story
Tagged Balboa Park, California, Gouache, San Diego, Spring
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My Sister and Her Shadow
On our last morning in San Pancho, my sister went down to the beach and took several interesting photos of her shadow. I was captivated by them and used one as a reference for this sketch.
Two on the Beach
A young woman and her dog sat near us on the beach, sunning and eating together all afternoon. At first, I sketched her because she was nearby, but then, as I watched her, I noticed how much she liked her … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Figures, Telling a Story
Tagged Bach, Dog, Gouache, Mexico, San Pancho
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Jazz Night
There is music wherever you wander in San Pancho, day or night. These two jazz musicians, performing from a corner of Su Made Pancha’s patio, were quite a treat.
Deliberate Sketching 