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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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The Fiddler
Sometimes you see something that makes you glad you have paper and pen handy. Today was one of those days. I could hear music and looked out the door to see my neighbor practicing for his violin lesson in the … Continue reading
Dog Waits While Man Reads Paper
A tap, tap, tap broke the quiet of our evening. I looked up from my book and was charmed by our dog thumping his tail as he waited for his walk. His reward for being so cute was to wait even longer … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Facial Expression, Story Creation, Telling a Story
Tagged In- the- moment, Line, Procreate, San Diego, Urban Sketching
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Luke and I put Our Feet Up
The day got away from me and it was late when I started to sketch. I was glad to put my feet up and Luke was glad to sit beside me. This is a Procreate sketch with some Snapseed assistance … Continue reading
Luke Wants In
Luke was banished so people could work inside on the bathroom without his supervision, poor Luke! I continued to work on showing light and think the bits on the patio, furniture, and greenery convey midday California light. However, the light … Continue reading
Posted in Telling a Story
Tagged Exaggeration, In- the- moment, Light, Luke, Procreate, San Diego, Splashes of Paint
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Luke
Luke is back and we are glad! He spent the last six months with two incredible people, their dog, cat and horses while we traveled about. It is amazing how good they were to him. I think he misses them … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language
Tagged Color, In- the- moment, Light, San Diego, Splashes of Paint
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