September 26, 2010

I'll be taking a break from blog posts through October, since the studio workload has gotten a bit overwhelming. Nice to have some stimulating projects to work on, and I hope to be back soon with some fresh sketches. Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned . . . .

September 25, 2010

September 24, 2010

September 23, 2010

September 22, 2010

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September 20, 2010

September 19, 2010

I find myself switching between drawing/shading with the pencil point, (left page) and the side of the pencil (right page). Not sure which I like best, but allows for some variety. Side of the pencil feels more like painting, since you're using a wedge shape to lay in the values.

September 18, 2010

September 17, 2010

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September 12, 2010

September 11, 2010

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September 03, 2010

September 02, 2010

September 01, 2010

August 31, 2010

August 30, 2010

More ballpoint sketches.

August 29, 2010

August 28, 2010

August 27, 2010

I'm out of town for a few days, so I've made a few days posts in advance. Back soon, probably with a few more drawings done on the plane.

August 26, 2010

Picked up a ballpoint pen for a change.

August 25, 2010

August 24, 2010

August 23, 2010

August 22, 2010

August 21, 2010

Here are some one-minute warm-up sketches from that same coffee shop drawing session. (see Aug 20 posting)

August 20, 2010

I went to a life drawing session at a local trendy coffee shop where the models wore 50's type lingerie and hairstyles. It was a nice change of pace, and accordingly I tried a different drawing style, more of a "continuous line" technique. Not sure about it yet, but I may try it a few more times.

August 19, 2010

August 18, 2010

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August 14, 2010

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August 12, 2010

August 11, 2010 - The Beauty of the Sketchbook . . .

I carry a small (4 x 6") sketchbook with me at all times. I tell students: as long as you have a sketchbook, you never have downtime. Waiting room at the dentist becomes sketch time. Sitting outside pre-school to pick up my son . . sketch time.

August 10, 2010

August 9, 2010