Pumpkin sketches

Yesterday I went to a fruit/vegetable stand with two friends and we had a delightful time sketching. Here are my two pieces from our outing. It's nice to really get out instead of just thinking about it.

Mini sketchcrawl

Today a friend and I went to a park near the river where there are deer and lots of little critters. We are, along with another friend, planning of getting together every other week. Luckily for me, Bobbie Lou is a former art teacher! The importance of that is shown in the following pictures.

This is my rather anemic sketch that did include a live deer.

This is my sketch that has some personality!

 There is more interest in the tree with the addition of tapered lines,

 long and short shadow lines and color.

 I'm so lucky to have such a kind and helpful friend.

Park sketch

This evening we , my husband and I, went to the local park for a free band concert. They have them every Saturday and Sunday during the summer. There is play equipment for the children and the rest of us bring our own chairs and some bring their dogs. I sit and sketch. I tend to do a lot of  "backs" during these events.

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My violets

Yes, I've been doing many art projects, but had to settle down and prove to myself that I could do some sketching. One of my African Violet plants was the key subject. I have a journal in which I've chosen to just use a sepia pen. I was surprised (and disappointed) at how long it has been since I added a sketch to this journal. Even longer since it seems that I put the date as 2012!

Drawing on Fabric

OK, this is my first attempt, but I'm so excited. I'm so happy to have pushed myself.



This is the first stage in a monochromatic quilt challenge. The whole quilt will be 15 x 24". This piece is 7 x 12". All sketches will  be in this combination of pen and oil paint stick. The couple are my grandparents in their wedding picture from 1907. I see some tweaking that needs to be done, so I'll get to it. I could redo the whole piece, but I only have so much fabric. Part of the challenge! There are several more sketches that will be included. BUT, I have taken the first step and it is big for me.

The Missing Sketches

On the last post, I meant to include these sketches. However, they wouldn't load correctly. Enough of that!

These sketches are done after the art of James C. Christensen (find his name listed in the Artifacts Gallery site ).He has a great sense of humor and a style that helps us find a little bit of ourselves in his work.

Doodles in my journal

Without following a lesson plan, I spent some time just doodling.

Taking time to remember the moment is, I believe, what Danny Gregory has been talking about. 

Meeting a Challenge

 

The challenge has been met. Cathy Johnson has a monthly challenge and this month the subject is the Arlington Hotel. First, I've never done anything like this, so it is a bit scary. The real question: Have I posted it to her challenge group? I really don't know. Again, I hit the computer technical wall and finally folded.  

I am so impressed that many of you have found your "style". Obviously, I'm still on the hunt. EDM does make it an interesting journey.