I've decided not to do another entry showing progress in 2005. The year is running out of days and I've got my Sketchbook Photo Album at left, with sketches listed from newest to oldest, for anyone who wants to do a quick perusal. Instead, I tried to pick the sketches that have meant most to me. Not the 'best' ones (I'm not the one to choose those, I don't think) nor the ones that were apparently most popular.
Here they are---and why:
Chuck said he could tell I enjoyed doing this one and he was right. It was a lovely Sunday breakfast prepared by my husband.
I love figure drawing and I love my 8b pencil. This shows both loves.
This was, hands down, the most fun -to-make sketch of the year. Knickers. Red lace knickers.
These simple white -on- color line drawings were sheer joy to draw.
I'd never been much interested in drawing architecture and wasn't good at it, but with these, I felt I'd broken a barrier. It helps that they were made in two of my favorite places in the world.
I had no idea when I started this how it would turn out. It was great fun to watch it happen.
My lovely, gentle father. I'm so glad I had the chance to draw him.
Added later: HOW could I have forgotten the Coney Island bees, which, while visiting witty and wonderful Amanda, were so much fun to draw ? We sat in her car with the heat on (sorry, Greenpeace), in the bitter cold, with two ferocious Rottweilers looking on hungrily, and drew away happily together. A real 2005 highlight in art AND friendship.
Great Picks. I of course am in love with the blue with white lined floral. Love. Hope you have a wonderful New Year filled with more loveliness. Keep drawing!
Posted by: Nina | January 02, 2006 at 12:51 AM
Happy New Year to you, Evy! I certainly have been inspired by your work and I can't wait to see what you do in 2006!
Posted by: Laura | December 31, 2005 at 03:50 PM
Laura,
Thank you so much for your kind comments on my blog and your encouragement. And thank you for sharing your 2005 sketches. I have learned a lot from looking at your work and it has been such an inspiration for me. I am looking forward to your 2006 sketches. Happy New year!
Posted by: Evy | December 31, 2005 at 04:01 AM
Gosh, thanks so much, you all! I hope 2006 is a great year for all of us, drawers and non-drawers alike. *passes Matildas all around*
Posted by: Laura | December 29, 2005 at 07:36 PM
Great work Laura. I love this 'best of' series (although I'm sorry to see the bees didn't make the cut).
Happy New Year to you and yours. Let's drink a toast (Matildas of course) to 2006!
Posted by: Amanda | December 29, 2005 at 10:28 AM
You are always an inspiration. I'm looking forward to your art sketches in 2006. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Kathleen Marie | December 29, 2005 at 09:05 AM