Saturday, May 31, 2025

Almost Outdoors

 


Almost Outdoors

 

Sketched “E” yesterday in this pose at the open draw session sitting on the modeling stage floor, instead of in a chair. The light was right. She could have been sitting outdoors.

12”x 18” ink and watercolor wash on cold press

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Seated With Ball


 

Seated With Ball

 

Yesterday “G” was back for a second week at the life drawing session. A sketch of his longest pose. 

12”x 18” ink, oil sanguine, chalk and a bit of black graphite on kraft paper.

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

"M"



“M”

Sketching family. For a granddaughter’s recent birthday.

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Chair Filler

 


Chair Filler

A sketch of a pose “G” provided in a session earlier this month.

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Monday, May 26, 2025

Reluctant Steps

 


Reluctant Steps

 

Sketch of a one of the shot poses “P” provided at a session last week.

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Sunday, May 25, 2025

A Second Friday Morning




 

A Second Friday Morning

 

Two sketches from a second week with “A” in the same pose as the week before at an open draw session. 

11”x 14” ink on cold press

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Portrait and Figure

 




Portrait and Figure

 

A couple of sketches from the pose “S” provided at a session yesterday afternoon. 

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

Figure: 11”x 15” ink and watercolor wash on cold press.

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Thursday, May 22, 2025

A Couple




 

A Couple

 

A couple of sketches of poses “P” provided in yesterday’s session. 

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

A Bit of Time at the End



A Bit of Time at the End

A quick portrait sketched in the remaining minutes of a long pose “A” provided in a session not so long ago.

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Another Face



Another Face

Daily sketching. Another in the crowd.

6”x 9” ink and watercolor wash

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Monday, May 19, 2025

A Bit More Time



 A Bit More Time

 Sketch of a short pose “A” provided in a session not so long ago.

12”x 9” ink and chalk on toned paper

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Portrait and Figure





Portrait and Figure

Sketches from the pose “A” provided in an open draw session on Friday morning. 

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Two



Two 

Sketches of a couple of views from the pose “J” provided for a session yesterday afternoon. 

Both: 12”x 18” ink and watercolor wash on cold press

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Strength



Strength

Sketch of one of the poses “G” provided at a life drawing session yesterday afternoon. 

12”x 18” ink and watercolor wash on cold press

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Not Hiding


 

Not Hiding

 

Daily sketching. Quick study.

9”x 12” ink and watercolor wash.

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Noticed in the Crowd


 

Noticed in the Crowd

Daily sketching. A quick study.

9”x 12” ink and watercolor wash.

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Monday, May 12, 2025

Brown Jug on the Floor



Brown Jug on the Floor

One of my sketches of a pose “J” held for a session last Friday afternoon. 

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Stand





Stand

A couple of sketches from a session with “E” yesterday afternoon.

Both 11”x 14” ink and watercolor wash

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

And Another in a Crowd



And Another in a Crowd

Daily sketching.

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Floor



Floor

Sketch of one of the poses “E” provided in a session a couple of Wednesdays ago.

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Monday, May 5, 2025

Another Face in a Crowd


 

Another Face in a Crowd

 

Daily sketching.

7”x 11” ink and watercolor wash on cold press.

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Face in a Crowd



Face in a Crowd

Daily sketching.

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Saturday, May 3, 2025

Wednesday




 

Wednesday 

A couple of sketches from the session with “A” last Wednesday afternoon. 

Both: 11”x 14” ink and watercolor wash.

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink