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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

Second Week in Red

 

Second Week in Red

Yesterday morning “EN” was back in the open session in the same pose and dress as last week. I sketched her again from a different vantage point in the studio.

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

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Pool

Pool

Sketched a few days ago loosely referenced from a photo I took in 11 Mile Canyon several years ago. Escape for a bit. 

7”x 10” ink and watercolor wash on matboard

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Waking

 

Waking

Sketching Family. Thinking valentine.

8”x 11” ink and watercolor wash on matboard. 

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Thinking Marti Gras

 

Thinking Marti Gras

 My sketch of “AN” posing in a costumed session yesterday morning.

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

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

 

Pole Vault Dreams

Pole Vault Dreams

Sketch of a short pose “P” provided in a life drawing session not so long ago. 

9”x 12” ink and chalk on toned paper

Fountain pen: Pilot Precise Varsity

Along a Railing

Along a Railing

Sketching family. A granddaughter.

8”x 12” ink and watercolor wash

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

The Setting

The Setting

“JO” posed with still life objects in the studio in a costumed session I attended yesterday afternoon at the local art center. My second session and sketch of the day.

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

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Red Slip

Red Slip

My sketch of “EN” posing this morning at the local art center. 

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

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Surfacing Before A Setting Sun

Surfacing Before a Setting Sun

Sketching Family. Sketched from a daughter’s reference photo of a granddaughter.

7”x 8” ink and wash on scrap matboard. 

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

As A Cowboy

As A Cowboy

Sketched “R” posing as a cowboy yesterday morning in a costumed session.

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

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Standing Somewhere Else

Standing Somewhere Else

Daily sketching. 

14”x 11” ink and watercolor wash on Bristol paper

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Angles

 

Angles

A sketch of one of the short poses “B” provided in life drawing session not so long ago.

9”x 12” ink on toned paper

Fountain pen: Pilot Precise Varsity

Beach

Beach

Quick daily sketching. Thinking beaches.

6”x 11” ink and watercolor wash

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Red Boots in the Afternoon

 

Red Boots in the Afternoon

Earlier in the week “S” posed for a morning and afternoon session with her red boots. The poses were slightly different. This is my sketch of her afternoon pose. I posted the morning pose earlier this week.

12”x 15” ink and watercolor wash on cold press 

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Toe Sketching

Toe Sketching

Daily quick sketch on an unknown shore.

6”x 11” ink and watercolor wash

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink