Monday, March 18, 2024

Zoned



Zoned

Sketched last Friday morning as “SA” posed for the open draw session. 

11”x 14” ink and watercolor wash 

Fountain Pen: Platinum Desk Pen with Platinum ink 

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Tens



Tens

Sketches of a few ten-minute poses “X” provided in a session last Tuesday afternoon.

9”x 12” ink on toned paper

Fountain pen: Pilot Varsity

Saturday, March 16, 2024

Escape


 

Escape

Quick escaped sketch based on reference photo a granddaughter took somewhere in Washington or maybe Western Canada last year.

12”x 8” ink and watercolor wash on matboard.

Fountain pen: Pilot Varsity refilled with platinum ink

Friday, March 15, 2024

Earlier This Afternoon



Earlier This Afternoon

My sketch of “AL” posing in a costumed session earlier today.

12”x 17” ink and watercolor wash on cold press

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Characters



Characters

Daily sketching. Quick doodling with water-based ink.

14”x 11” ink and wash

Fountain pen: Pilot Varsity

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Sitting in Yellow



Sitting in Yellow

My sketch of the long pose “X” provided in his yellow pants for a costumed session yesterday morning.

14”x 17” ink and watercolor wash on Bristol paper

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Monday, March 11, 2024

Color Complement



Color Complement

Daily sketching. Sketching family. A granddaughter.

8”x 10” ink and watercolor wash

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Sunday, March 10, 2024

All and a Portrait




All and a Portrait

My sketches of “HB” posing for a costumed session a couple of days ago. Took a bit of time at the end of the pose to attempt a better likeness of her face.

All: 12”x 17” ink and watercolor wash

Portrait: 9”x 12” ink and wash

Fountain Pen: Platinum Desk Pen with Platinum ink 

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Friday Morning



Friday Morning

A sketch of the pose “SA” provided in a session yesterday morning. 

11”x 14” ink and watercolor wash

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Association



Association

I was distracted yesterday for a bit and sketched based on a photo on the site “Landscape Reference Photos for Artists” taken by Alex Odorico. The wonderful photo reminded me of a favorite shoreline I used to visit often in the past.  

14”x 10” ink and watercolor wash on matboard.

Fountain Pen: Pilot Precise Varsity disposable refilled with Carbon Platinum Ink

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Yellow Slacks



Yellow Slacks

My sketch of “B” last Friday in the morning posing in her yellow slacks.

12”x 17” ink and watercolor wash on 140# cold press

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The Drama



The Drama

More sketches of short poses “AN” provided in a session not so long ago.

12”x 9” ink and chalk on toned paper

Fountain pen: Pilot Varsity

Monday, March 4, 2024

Between Shapes



 Between Shapes

Sketch of one of the poses “AN” provided in a life drawing session not so long ago. 

9”x 12” ink, oil sanguine, chalk and a bit of black graphite on toned paper

Fountain pen: Pilot Varsity

Sunday, March 3, 2024

Reminded of Another


 

Reminded of Another

Sketch of a quick warm up pose “JB” provided before longer poses at a costume session not so long ago. Had me thinking of sketches and paintings from long, long ago. 

9”x 12” ink, oil sanguine, chalk and a bit of black graphite on toned paper.

Fountain pen: Pilot Varsity

Saturday, March 2, 2024

Friday Afternoon



Friday Afternoon

My sketch from the pose “S” patiently provided yesterday afternoon.

14”x 17” ink and watercolor wash

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Themselves



Themselves

Daily sketching. Sketching family. A daughter and granddaughter.

9”x 11” ink and watercolor on matboard.

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Almost Seated



Almost Seated

My sketch of a pose “B” provided in a life drawing session not long ago.

11”x 14” ink and watercolor wash

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Stuck on the Throne


 

Stuck on the Throne

Another sketch of one of the poses “JB” provided at a costumed session about a week ago.

11”x 14” ink and watercolor wash.

11”x 14” ink and watercolor wash.

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Sunday, February 25, 2024

Wide Awake



Wide Awake

My sketch of one of the poses “SP” provided at a life drawing session not so long ago.

11”x 14” ink and watercolor wash

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Saturday, February 24, 2024

A Bit Curious


 

A Bit Curious

 

Another sketch of another pose “JB” provided at a costumed session last Tuesday Afternoon.

11”x 14” ink and watercolor wash.

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Friday, February 23, 2024

Watching


 

Watching

A sketch from one of the poses “JB” provided on last Tuesday afternoon.

11”x 14” ink and watercolor wash

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

An Overcast Rocky Shore



An Overcast Rocky Shore

Sketching from a photo reference on the site Landscape Reference Photos for Artists. A wonderful reference photo from Jay Eads. 

9”x 8” ink and watercolor wash.

Fountain Pen: Platinum Desk Pen with carbon ink

Thursday, February 22, 2024

On Throne with Umbrella



On Throne with Umbrella 

My sketch of the long pose “JB” provided at a costumed session on Tuesday morning. 

14”x 17” ink and watercolor wash

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

 

Monday, February 19, 2024

Last Tuesday Afternoon



Last Tuesday Afternoon

A sketch of a pose “AN” provided in a live drawing session last Tuesday afternoon.

9”x 12” ink, oil sanguine, chalk and a bit black graphite on toned paper

Fountain pen: Pilot Precise Varsity

Sunday, February 18, 2024

Back in the Setting


 

Back in the Setting

“JO” was back in the same pose on Friday afternoon. Posed with the same still life objects in the studio for the second week in a costumed session I attend at the local art center. I sketched her from a different vantage point in the studio. 

14”x 17” ink and watercolor wash on Bristol paper

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink