This morning I went to a wedding service. I sketched in the church while waiting and then did the ‘outfits’ sketches when I got home from a photo (drew these more as a record of the outfits than as a portrait) In the afternoon I went shopping – which means I get a chance to...
CONTINUE READINGA fun page… I am determined to do something about this drawing people fear of mine! Part of my problem is that I have been drawing pea-headed blobs as people for YEARS at work in my architectural sketches. Also, having a separate sketchbook for people has not really worked as it is admitting defeat…that they...
CONTINUE READINGSATURDAY NIGHT – LATE: I rarely give up on a drawing late at night…. But tonight I am just WAY too tired to finish this one…so here is a work in progress of another Venetian palace. Notice how I am not particularly systematic as I build up the sketch…especially when tired! I have...
CONTINUE READINGOh! I just love doing sketches of Italian high renaissance or baroque architecture – pity I am doing these from photos….. (so much for not feeling like doing anything tonight…now I have to force myself to go to bed and get some sleep!!!)
CONTINUE READINGBeen out sketch a lot recently, so here is a big update of numerous outings. Church Picnic Our annual church picnic- I managed to make this quick sketch while on ‘Aunt duty’ (such an enjoyable duty!) but then got into a few lengthy conversations and so didn’t get a chance to open my sketchbook again...
CONTINUE READINGNot surprising that this place is my favourite cafe – tearoom in fact! The eclectic use of colour reflects the style of the place which is mainly red and black with Chinese influence – I didn’t add the bright red table that I was sitting at! Next time I hope to get a seat...
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