Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Peasant Woman Nursing


Peasant Woman Nursing

Was back at the Victoria and Albert Museum last week. Sketch of the sculpture dated, 1873 is by Aimé-Jules Dalou.

9”x 12” ink and watercolor on cold press

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

 

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Reclined Almost



Reclined Almost

A couple of sketches from a pose “E” provided in a life drawing/painting session yesterday afternoon.

15”x 17” and 14”x 11” ink and watercolor on cold press

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

 

Friday, May 8, 2026

Portrait and Figure



Portrait and Figure

A couple of sketches from the pose “J” provided at the drop-in session this morning at the local art center.

Portrait: 9”x 12” water-soluble ink and wash on cold press. Fountain Pen: Pilot Varsity

Figure: 12”x 18” ink and watercolor wash on cold press. Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Away




Away

 

Sketch of a short warm up pose “J” provided in a life drawing session mot so long ago. 

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink