Category Archives: Body Language

Old Friends at Work

Posted on June 4, 2018 by

My husband and I have been visiting Denmark. One of its attractions is meeting up with our many old friends. The first Dane we ever met was in grad school 1975 and since that time I have often sketched this … Continue reading →

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At Sea on the Prinsendam

Posted on May 8, 2018 by

Today our ship, the Prinsendam, is at Hamilton, Bermuda. We got up early to watch the ship come in through the Bermuda straights and then went on a walking tour of this lovely port. Here are three sketches from our … Continue reading →

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I Was Reminded

Posted on May 2, 2018 by

There was something about the evening light tonight that reminded me of a sketch I made in 1984 of my daughter that hangs in her old bedroom. That sketch is below. We were hiking in a Colorado meadow, and my … Continue reading →

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Really?

Posted on April 5, 2018 by

I sketched this morning with the San Diego Watercolor Society’s weekly life drawing group. I particularly like this model because she projects a range of attitudes. This 20- minute pose was towards the end of the morning, and we were … Continue reading →

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Run, Run from that Wave!

Posted on April 1, 2018 by

Today I used some photos from my nephews’ recent visit and worked at capturing their delight in the waves. This is an acrylic and gouache sketch on an 8 X 12 -inch black paper.

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Confined

Posted on March 15, 2018 by

 

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Thinking It Over

Posted on March 14, 2018 by
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Staying in a Seat

Posted on March 8, 2018 by

Our model today was wonderfully expressive and so much fun to sketch. Selecting a favorite for the day was hard. I finally decided on this one because it reminds me of how I feel when I just want to get … Continue reading →

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Watching the Sunset

Posted on March 4, 2018 by

There is something about watching the sunset that captivates us all. And there is something about watching another person who is being moved by nature that makes me want to capture their expression forever.

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Sitting Figure

Posted on February 20, 2018 by

I liked the way the model sat on the platform, centered by a hula-hoop and leaning against a wall but was at a loss about how to finish it when I drew it last Thursday. Today I added more paint … Continue reading →

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