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Spirited
This is one of several sketches I made on the last day of a short trip. I like this sketch because I caught a range of expression in the eyes that indicate clarity, intelligence, unspoken thoughts, openness and a lively engagement with the world. … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Facial Expression
Tagged In- the- moment, Line, Splashes of Paint
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Concern
I spent hours today continuing to read the Procreate handbook and practice digital art techniques by making adjustments to yesterday’s post, Thinking. I lengthened the body, moved the eyes, shortened the nose and chin, added worry lines to the forehead … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Facial Expression, Telling a Story
Tagged Emoting, Line, Procreate
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Thinking
I kept noticing the look of thinking as this young woman worked. Her expression changed as she wrote and rewrote, as though she were in an engaging conversation. At times she appeared questioning, knowing, disappointed, happy, or perplexed. This showed … Continue reading
Posted in Facial Expression, People Learning, Story Creation
Tagged Exaggeration, Line
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December songs
Yesterday when I was sketching at Spanish Village in Balboa Park, I was able to get three sketches of a musician who was playing as part of the December Nights weekend festivities. She had spark, spunk and energy and I wanted to capture … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Facial Expression
Tagged Exaggeration, In- the- moment, Line, White space
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Contentedness
I sketched today with Rachael’s group at Spanish Village where there was tremendous bustle as the shopkeepers and vendors readied themselves for the big December Nights weekend. There was live music and at some point I looked over and saw a … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Facial Expression, Groups Interacting, Telling a Story
Tagged Exaggeration, White space
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Open studio
Our model today was expressive and her personality transferred to our collective work. I worked in pencil, pen and ink and when I got home scanned several sketches into my new ipad, where I used an app, Procreate, to add … Continue reading
Buying a treat
This is a quick in-the-moment sketch of a couple buying dessert at a little deli. Each seemed a bit put off with the other and neither could decide what to buy. I think the couple’s indecision is caught in the woman’s … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Facial Expression, Groups Interacting, Telling a Story
Tagged Exaggeration, In- the- moment, White space
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Deliberate Sketching 