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Dog Watches Man Clean Camper
After the six-month trip with an abundance of subjects and scenes to sketch, I am learning to see possibilities for topics in my ordinary life again. The couch, the blinds, the dog, the vet’s office, cleaning the camper, it turns out that … Continue reading
Posted in Story Creation, Telling a Story
Tagged Color, Exaggeration, In- the- moment, Line, San Diego, Urban Sketching, White space
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At the Vet’s
We went to the vet’s and waited a bit after our appointment for Luke’s new meds. I had my small sketchbook along and was able to get a pen and ink sketch of the receptionist going over instructions with another … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Facial Expression, Telling a Story
Tagged Exaggeration, Line, Procreate, San Diego
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Luke Sunbathes in August Heat Wave
It seems very odd to sunbathe in this August heat but our dog Luke seeks out sunlight despite my efforts to keep the blinds closed against it. If he could drive I bet he would take off for dog beach … Continue reading
Sketching the Sketchers
This morning I sketched with a drawing group in San Diego. I have not yet built back my stamina and toward the end of the morning needed a break. Instead of sketching the last 20-minute pose by the model, I turned … Continue reading
Lookout at Torrey Pines State Reserve
This morning I sketched at Torrey Pines Reserve in San Diego before it got too hot to be outside. I guess the lookout in the distance is about 300 feet above the beach. There are mounds of vegetation interspersed among the … Continue reading
Posted in Telling a Story
Tagged Landscape, Light, San Diego, Urban Sketching, White space
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Figuring It Out
We sat at the table, working side by side and enjoying the moment. I liked the way the light defined the shapes in his arms and shirt and worked to capture the light and shadows in this sketch. Even more, … Continue reading
Posted in Facial Expression, Telling a Story
Tagged In- the- moment, Line, Procreate, San Diego, White space
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Sunday at Fletcher Cove Park
It was wonderful to sketch today with the San Diego Urban Sketchers, especially after two weeks of staying home while repairs were being made to our house. We met at Fletcher Cove Park in Solana Beach with its lively sea and … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Story Creation, Telling a Story
Tagged Exaggeration, In- the- moment, San Diego, Urban Sketching
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