Proof

 

Proof

 

Daily sketching. playing with water-soluble ink.

7”x 9” water-soluble ink and watercolor wash on cold press. 

Fountain pen: Pilot Varsity 

Performance

Performance

A sheet of sketches from gesture poses “G” provided at a session not so long ago. 

12”x 9” ink on toned paper

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

On the Floor

 

On the Floor

A sketch from a second week of the longest pose “S” provided for a session not so long ago.

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

"R"

“R”

Sketching family. A grandson

9”x 12” ink and watercolor on cold press

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Return to a View

Return to a View

The last sketch from the second session with “E” at an open draw session a couple of Friday mornings ago. 

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

"D"

“D”

Sketching family. Youngest Grandchild. 

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Noticed on a Couch

Noticed on a Couch

Daily sketching. Somewhere in a crowded room.

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Seeing

 

Seeing 

 

Daily sketching. A quick study.

8”x 9” ink and watercolor wash on cold press.

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Closer Look

Closer Look

Daily sketching.

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Beside the Flowers on Friday Afternoon

Beside the Flowers on Friday Afternoon

Sketch of the Pose “A” held this past Friday afternoon, as she repeated the pose beside the flowers she was in last Friday afternoon.

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Sun Hat

Sun Hat

 

Two sketches of the pose “E” provided in yesterday morning’s open draw session at the local art center.

1^st: 12”x 18” ink and watercolor wash on cold press

2^nd: 11”x 14” ink and watercolor wash on cold press

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink 

Two From the Crowd

Two From the Crowd

Daily sketching. 

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Cushion on Ledge

Cushion on Ledge

Daily sketching. Another quick study.

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Countertop

Countertop

Daily sketching. A quick study.

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Portrait and Figure

Portrait and Figure

Sketches from the pose “A” provided in a session last Friday afternoon 

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

Figure: 14”x 17” ink and watercolor wash on Bristol 

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Five and Ten

Five and Ten

Sketches of a couple of short warm up poses from a session with “S” last Wednesday afternoon. 

9”x 12” ink and a bit of chalk on toned paper.

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

The Other Side of Almost Outside

The Other Side of Almost Outside

“E” was back for a second week and in the same pose at the open draw session yesterday morning. One of my sketches from the side of her under the spotlight. 

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Pausing for a Bit

Pausing for a Bit

My sketch of “S” in her longest pose of the session yesterday afternoon. 

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Moment in a Day

Moment in a Day

Daily sketching. A quick study.

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

"T"

“T”

Sketching family. A grandson.

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Almost Outside, A Second View

 

Almost Outside, A Second View 

 

At the end of the open draw session last Friday morning with a bit of time left in the session. A second quick sketch of “E” posing on the stage floor from a different vantage point.

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Pursuing a Bit of Peace

Pursuing a Bit of Peace

Daily sketching. I’m not sure. The reference may have been taken by a daughter. Somewhere in western Canada. 

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Not Hiding

 

Not Hiding

 

Daily sketching. Quick study.

9”x 12” ink and watercolor wash.

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

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

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

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

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