Monday, September 30, 2024

Somewhere Else




 

Somewhere Else 

Sketches of a couple of short similar poses “D” provided in a session not so long ago, looking away. 

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

Fountain pen: Pilot Varsity

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Face With Color



Face With Color

Daily sketching. Color instead of shades of grey.

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

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Yesterday Afternoon



Yesterday Afternoon

A sketch from a pose “S” provided yesterday afternoon. 

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

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Friday, September 27, 2024

Figure and Portrait





Figure and Portrait

A couple of sketches from the pose “E” provided in the open session this morning.

Figure: 14”x 17” ink and watercolor wash. Fountain Pen: Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

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

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Sitting With Towel



Sitting With Towel

A sketch of one of the longer pose “G” provided in a session yesterday afternoon. 

11”x 24” ink and watercolor wash on cold press

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Lured to a Memory

 


Lured to a Memory

Sketched from a photo reference on the site Landscape Reference Photos for Artists. A wonderful photo by Jackie Dunham. 

12”x 16” ink and watercolor wash on cold press

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

 

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Faces



Faces

Daily sketching. More lines and wash.

14”x 11” ink and watercolor wash

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Monday, September 23, 2024

Side




 

Side 

 

A couple of my sketches of the pose “G” provided in a session last Friday afternoon from the side of the modeling stage. It was a crowded studio. Others had the better views of the pose, so a couple of them ended up sort of posing too. 

Both: 11”x 14” ink and watercolor wash on cold press. 

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Another Face



Another Face

Daily Sketching with soluble ink.

9”x 11” water-soluble ink and wash on cold press

Fountain pen: Pilot Varsity

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Sitting For A Bit

 


Sitting For A Bit

A sketch of one of the poses “A” provided in a session earlier in the week. 

11”x 14” ink and watercolor wash on cold press

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Friday, September 20, 2024

This Morning





This Morning

 

A couple of sketches of the pose “E” provided for a costumed open draw session this morning. 

11”x 14” ink and watercolor wash

12”x 18” ink and watercolor wash

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink 

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Mildly Amused


 

Mildly Amused

 My sketch of one of the poses “A” provided in a session yesterday afternoon. 

11”x 14” ink and watercolor wash on cold press

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Grass



 Grass 

Daily sketching.

14”x 11” ink and watercolor wash on cold press

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Temporary Appearance

 


Temporary Appearance

She just appeared. 

Wasn’t there at all, 

and then she was.  

Then of course, 

My pen wouldn’t stop 

until she escaped 

again.

 

A rare moment working on something I should be working on. It didn’t last.

12”x 9” ink and watercolor wash.

Fountain pen: Platinum Desk Pen

Monday, September 16, 2024

Hiding



Hiding

Daily Sketching. Found at the end of long day away. 

9”x 12” ink and watercolor wash on pastel paper

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Surprise




 

Surprise

Quick sketches from a few short poses “SP” provided in a session not so long ago.

Both 9”x 12” ink on toned paper

Fountain pen: Pilot Varsity

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Her Left



Her Left

 A sketch from one of the poses “S” provided in a session not so long ago.

11”x 14” ink and watercolor wash on mix media paper

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Friday, September 13, 2024

Ignore


 

Ignore

Daily sketching. 

8”x 11” ink and watercolor wash on cold press

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Thursday, September 12, 2024

More Faces





More Faces

Daily sketching. Using soluble ink.

9”x 12” and 10”x 12” water-soluble ink, chalk and wash on toned pastel paper

Fountain pen: Pilot Varsity

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

A Face



A Face

 

Daily sketching. 

8”x 11” ink and watercolor wash on cold press

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink 

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Turn


 

Turn

Daily sketching.

9”x 11” ink and watercolor wash on cold press

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Monday, September 9, 2024

Waiting





Waiting 

A couple of sketches from a few short poses “B” provided at a session last month.

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

Fountain pen: Pilot Varsity

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Philadelphia


 

Philadelphia

Daily sketching. Doodling between other doing other stuff in Philadelphia over the last few days.

14”x 11” water-soluble ink, and wash on cold press.

Fountain pen: Pilot Varsity

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Another Face


 

Another Face

 Daily sketching. A bit of color.

9”x 12” ink and watercolor wash

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Back In May



Back In May

A sketch from a session long pose “E” provided at a session back in May. This was a second sketch started halfway through the session after the giving up on the first attempt which remains to haunt on the other side of the page. 

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

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Monday, September 2, 2024

Facing a Wall


 

Facing a Wall

A sketch of one of the poses “R” provided in a session earlier this year. 

11”x 14” ink and watercolor wash on mix media.

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Sunday, September 1, 2024

Before



Before

Daily sketching. Referencing family photos from before I was born.

14”x 11” ink and watercolor wash on cold press

Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink