Another completely different doorway for a 20 min. sketch today. A recurring theme perhaps? Pen and watercolor, approx. 6" x 9". Inspired by a photo I took several years ago, this colonial doorway has some neat architectural details - the overly large pediment, dentil molding, fluted columns, paneled door, hand wrought iron handle. The doorframe really is red, perhaps more of a deep "colonial red," but as I started to paint with about 6 min. to spare, the color is not completely accurate. I am excited to see if I could pull this off on location sometime, now.
The embroidery, that is. The drawing had to be done after 20 min. Pen on ecru sketch paper, approx. 4" x 6". I think this subject was more ambitious than some I've done so far, but I am certainly learning to get the necessary stuff into the composition first and quickly. Perhaps I should have moved the scissors a little, though... and I'll try color next time I use this subject.
An aside: Dear Kreinik blending filament, your metallic sparkle looks so awesome, but you are such a pain to work with. (But Q-Snap frame, you are the best!)
20 min. sketch - 6" x 9", pencil, watercolor and water-soluble pencils. This is the image that came out of my pencil when I set it to paper tonight, without any preplanning other than having my supplies at the ready. That in and of itself is a challenge for me, but as I am trying to "loosen up" I let the materials take me away and follow their lead. The water-soluble pencils are really great for this, they are very unpredictable and I like the effects they produce when I'm not consciously trying. I've been thinking about drawing doorways lately in a more architectural sense, but this (fairy door?) pretty much drew itself. No doubt - there is magic in art.
My, how time flies when having fun sketching. This 20 min. sketch was done in pen on medium weight ecru sketch paper, approx. 4" x 6". I love this art deco style clock for many reasons, but it never occurred to me to draw it before. As it was a neat date today (1/11/11), drawing a clock seems to fit with a representation of time.
I don't think I have a single straight line in this sketch, and the numbers look like they are trying to move around of their own accord, but I was trying to do it nicely. Drawing a linear object while standing up, and not being able to erase... oh well, it gives me good practice for sketching architecture en plein air, right?
Another 20 min. watercolor with a little watercolor pencil and ink, 6" x 9". The composition could be stronger for sure, but I just love the colors on this super cute little felted wool bag from Nepal my dear friend gave me a while back. The orange is not quite right, and I definitely felt rushed with this painting. There's so much more I would do to get that fuzzy wool texture to come across, deepen and fix shadows, etc. When that timer goes off - man, do I jump! Not sure if I'll get used to that.
Just the perfect thing for a snowy winter day like today. A 20 min. sketch: watercolor and pen, approx. 5" x 5". I love drawing food, whimsically and realistically, especially sweets of all kinds. I am sure there will be more like this in days to come!
