Not sure what this elaborate doodle is, but that's fine with me. An enjoyable drawing process, often I sketch in pen longer than I should and only have a few minutes left to add paint! Pen and watercolor, approx. 5 1/2" x 8".
Tonight's sketch seemed finished after 15 minutes. Basically, my paint was too wet to add any more color, and since the subject is on the simple side, I couldn't think of anything else to add to this to stretch the time out a little. But enjoyable nonetheless! Watercolor, 5 1/2" x 8".
Halloween is coming! More pencil sketching in 20 minutes. The soft pencil works much better than paint or ink on this particular sketchbook paper, purchased because it was bound in a very attractive notebook. I love the eerie effect underlighting has on a simple object, making it somewhat creepier than usual. Approx. 4" x 6".
This small 20 minute butterfly sketch was inspired by several old (30's-60's era perhaps) crewelwork embroidery patterns. The purple, blue and green color palette is slightly different than the colors I usually choose, but they are cool and pleasing. Pen and watercolor, approx. 3 1/2" x 6".
Since I didn't have the opportunity to do a 20 minute sketch for the last couple days, today I did a painting that took me approximately 40 minutes. That's double the time of my normal sketches, and I can really see a difference. More detail in the background, mainly - it's fun to have the freedom to add those bits of detail that often go lacking in a quick sketch. I am looking forward to the artwork to be created without a time limit in the upcoming year, though what challenge I will pursue then is still up in the air! Any suggestions?
Incidentally, this painting will be part of a charity raffle, and I hope the winner of the raffle will enjoy looking at it as much as I enjoyed creating it. Pencil and watercolor, 5 1/2" x 8".
These books add a nice element to this simple still life with a red pear. I know now that the more involved my composition is, the less likely I am to complete it in 20 minutes, but I do keep trying. The contrasting colors of the pear and the book cover balance nicely I think. Watercolor, 5 1/2" x 7".
Made for a special gift, I enjoyed designing and painting this fraktur-inspired piece WITHOUT the constraint of the 20 minute timeframe. Not only is it larger than I usually work in 20 minutes, I was able to add the details and color saturation I feel this style of artwork really needs. I love how it came out, and most importantly, the gift was very well received. Pencil, pen, and watercolor, 5" x 12".
