February finds me a little scattered. I'm trying to simplify means and method and media in sketching. Here I had to work quickly (which is, after all, what sketching IS) because baby Miles was sure to wake up any minute. I've used two Pitt Artist pens, a smidge of watercolor, and a fountain pen. Would love to pare down my sketching gear, for now, to these three basics.
No surprise, I'm back to drawing on my toned Strathmore paper. It's addictive. I first used it 2 or 3 years ago and I've been in love with it since. Below is my tabletop, a view the day after a Norwegian meal I prepared:
Below: two of many drawings on various subjects in a series. Could I get any vaguer than that description if I tried?
And I've got to get started seriously on my work (both paintings and drawings) for the upcoming fall show! The theme is plants: mostly flowers, but some trees, etc. I have to figure out a way to produce pieces that are personal and powerful. Otherwise, there's no point ;D.
Sweet, sweet little grandson! Your table top sketch is lovely too...love all the reflections in the glass.
Posted by: joyce | March 23, 2014 at 10:50 PM
Judy, Sue, Linda, and Farley, thank you so much!! I appreciate your taking the time to comment!
Posted by: Laura | February 17, 2014 at 02:36 PM
Your sketches are alway an inspiration to me Laura! I haven't visited in awhile but I'm looking forward to your work for your up-coming show.
Posted by: Judy | February 15, 2014 at 06:59 PM
These are all wonderful, Laura! Love the tinted paper.
Posted by: Sue | February 15, 2014 at 05:46 PM
Laura, lovly sketch of your grandson:) What a wonderful subject to sketch:)
Linda
Posted by: Linda Colgan | February 15, 2014 at 01:53 PM
want the sketches.. I'll clean up your studio daily for you.. just in case I might find a scrap of anything like these
XXOOXX
Posted by: Farley Bernholz | February 15, 2014 at 10:48 AM