Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Hidden




Hidden


Sketches from a couple of recent sessions where the pose made it easier to ignore eyes, mouth and nose.

Both: 14”x 11”

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Tuesday Morning



Tuesday Morning

Pretending to be alone
was more difficult
than it looks.

Only I noticed
the invisible
cloudy mist
she surround
herself in.


One of the sketches from this morning’s session. Sipping a coffee picked up on the way, and drawing a wonderful model posing as if not really there. What could be better on a sunny Tuesday morning here in Edinburgh?

11”x 15” ink and watercolor 

Monday, May 29, 2017

Waiting for the Story






Waiting for the Story

Introduce something
about the character,
an initial impression,
to later destroy,
maybe a sort of cockiness,  
whatever that might mean.

Show an bit of vulnerability,
maybe short-lived bliss,
before doubt filters in.

And then add the drama.
Something from a past
not too clearly expressed,
for fear the audience
might get bored.

Follow with a tragic
less than clear ending.
Tragic here is easier.
Something uncomfortable
leaving the audience
less likely to discuss
what they must have missed.  



Sketches from some of the poses performed in the session attended yesterday. When sorting through my sketches this morning I couldn’t help wondering, then rearranging them, thinking of a prevue poster or trailer, for the story waiting to be told.
Introduction: 11”x 15” ink and watercolor
Bliss: 11”x 14” ink

Drama and end: 14”x 12” ink

Sunday, May 28, 2017

A Lone Performance



A Lone Performance

Yes alone,
except for one.
A performance
recorded
by just me.


A sketch from a usually crowded session. Yesterday included only the model and me.

12”x 14” ink

Saturday, May 27, 2017

Gulls Over The Thames



Gulls Over The Thames

Heading for the sea
away from the craziness.
Navigated an ominous
disorienting glass
and metal forest
along the banks
of an ever changing
Thames.


From a visit to London earlier this year.

9”x 12” watercolor