Saturday, February 21, 2026

Shovel, Second Week



Shovel, Second Week

 A couple of sketches yesterday of “J” in the same pose he was in for the open draw session last week. From a different vantage point in the studio.

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

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

 

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Yesterday, Afternoon



Yesterday, Afternoon

A couple of sketches of the long pose “G” provided for a second week. Previous week sketches were of his back. 

1st: 11”x 14” ink and watercolor wash on mix media paper

2nd: 11”x 18” ink, chalk, oil sanguine and a bit of black graphite on kraft paper

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

 

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Moments on Pause




Moments on Pause

Daily sketching. Just sketching away time.

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

 

Monday, February 16, 2026

Encroaching Liquid Fog


Encroaching Liquid Fog

A second sketch from a pose “G” provided at a life drawing session last week. 

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

 

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Shovel


Shovel

One of my sketches of a pose “J” provided at the open draw costume session a couple of days ago. 

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

 

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Valentine and the Olympics


Valentine and the Olympics

Daily sketching. 

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

 

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Almost Behind


Almost Behind

One of my sketches of a pose “G” provided at life drawing session yesterday afternoon. 

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

 

Monday, February 9, 2026

Still Recovering



Still Recovering

A couple of sketches of “J” posing for a second week in the same pose for an open draw session on Friday morning at a local art center. From a different vantage point then the week before.

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

18:x 12: ink, chalk, oil sanguine and black graphite on Kraft paper

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

 

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Portrait and Figure



Portrait and Figure

 

Spent the afternoon Friday in a session sketching a pose “D” provided for the session. Enjoyed. 

Portrait: 11”x 14”. Figure: 11”x 15”. Both ink and watercolor on cold press.

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

 

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Figure and Portrait



Figure and Portrait

At a life drawing session yesterday afternoon “B” posed in the same pose as last week. Yesterday I sketched her from a different vantage point in the studio.

Figure: 12”x 18” ink, chalk, oil sanguine and a bit of black graphite on kraft paper with fountain pen:TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

Portrait: 9”x 12” water-soluble ink and wash on cold press with fountain pen: Pilot Varsity

 

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Enduring Two


Enduring Two

A second sketch from a pose “B” provided at a life drawing session a week ago. 

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

 

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Not So Sure


Not So Sure

Daily sketching. Strangers sharing a page.

14”x 11” ink and watercolor on cold press

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

 

Monday, February 2, 2026

Almost Seated


Almost Seated

A sketch from the pose “G” provided in a session last Friday afternoon. 

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink

 

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Still Recovering From a Storm


Still Recovering From a Storm

A second sketch from a pose “J” provided at an open draw session a couple of days ago. 

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

Fountain pen: TWSBI ECO EF with Carbon Platinum Ink