Lost In Wonder

Sketchcrawl 12-5-09

2009-12-05T22:35:00.004-05:00

ISCA Convention

2009-11-04T22:21:00.001-05:00

Had just a few minutes free while working at the International Society of Caricature Artists convention in Sandusky. Drew a couple of easels set up near my table.

Condor

2009-09-28T22:02:00.002-04:00

Navajo

2009-09-26T08:40:00.002-04:00

Pastel (mainly pastel pencil) on smooth black paper.

Aborigine

2009-09-24T00:03:00.002-04:00

Aborigine portrat in pastel on sanded paper. Taking me back to my trip to Australia.

Halle Building

2009-09-21T08:32:00.002-04:00

A building that I drew when I went to the Playhouse Square area to draw yesterday.

Playhouse Square Area

2009-09-20T14:36:00.003-04:00

Felt like being alone to sketch this morning, so instead of joining the Sunday group, I went on my own to the Playhouse Square area. I think that I'm working faster, because I was able to complete two drawings in less than 90 minutes. This is one of a few lights that are adjacent to the RTA station at Euclid and East 14th. It was odd to draw, because I had to sit pretty close (just across the street). I'll post the other one later.

Draw Bridge

2009-09-07T06:52:00.004-04:00

Joined the Sunday sketchcrawl again this past week. I had a lot of false starts, some were bad, some I had the sun in my eyes, but finally something turned out okay.

No Sketchcrawl Yesterday

2009-08-31T07:26:00.002-04:00

Forces were working against me at the sketchcrawl yesterday. First, it was raining horribly. Second, it was really cold. Third, I actually forgot my sketchbook.

Quarry Park North, South Euclid

2009-08-27T10:37:00.003-04:00

Went to Quarry Park North in South Euclid to draw playground equipment.

Free Stamp

2009-08-23T19:26:00.002-04:00

Joined the sketchgroup again this morning, and we met at the Free Stamp, where I couldn't hlpe but give our giant Free Stamp a shot. It's not quite right, and I will give it another shot some day.

Rhagdoll

2009-08-22T08:03:00.002-04:00

I wanted to draw something around my home last night and I decided to draw my Rhagdoll. This is from a great craftsperson that you used to see at the Ohio Mart every year, but I don't thinkt hat she's been there for the last couple of years. You can still buy her beautiful dolls by contacting her through her website or checking out what shows she'll be at.

Lake Erie Boats

2009-08-20T08:34:00.003-04:00

"Boats are hard," could be heard by 2 sketchers on the Boardwalk Cafe along North Marginal Road. Met up with Karen to draw boats and the lake yesterday afternoon. This was done in my Moleskine with the pages toned with spray paint.

I can't wait to see Karen's, because her's looked like a postcard with a whole scene sketched out.

There was a great breeze, but the sun soon overtook the building and was going to take away our shade.

Cuyahoga River Bridge

2009-08-16T18:44:00.003-04:00

Went on the weekly sketchcrawl again this morning before work. We drew on the steps of the U.S. Courthouse, and even though I've done that a couple of times over the summer, I went over without complaining (too much). It almost forced me to draw a bridge, since I'd drawn several other landmarks around that area.

I'd toned my moleskine paper with Montana Gold spray paint prior to going. Next time, I'll do it the night before, since all I could smell was the spray paint while I drew.

Somehow, the bridge came out looking very cute. Though, in reality, it's very industrial.

Sketchcrawl 8-9-09

2009-08-09T23:04:00.003-04:00

Went on the sketchcrawl again this week. I'd drawn enough whole buildings lately, so I decided to focus on something smaller this week. There was this little area of St. Clair where there was a Psychic storefront, a Subway sandwich shop (below street level), and what appeared to be a very expensive Italian restaurant that had a below street level entrance. I don't know what the pink thing is, but I drew it anyways.

Life Drawing 8-5-09

2009-08-06T09:36:00.003-04:00

I had some trouble during life drawing with the gentleman's face. So, after a couple of full body drawings, I decided to use the last 15 minutes to just work on a sketch of his head. This is what happened. Now, you would never be able to identify him from this sketch, obviously. But, I like how it came out sort of cartoonish. I guess a nice accident.

Life Drawing Tonight

2009-08-05T07:42:00.002-04:00

Will be going to life drawing for the first time this year. Here are a couple of sketches from the last time that I'd gone. I'm by far no where near the top people there, but I go with a friend and we have fun.

Innerbelt Bridge

2009-08-03T09:51:00.004-04:00

Was up at 5:50am for no reason at all. After a quick trip to do paperwork at work, I went over to Steelyard Commons to draw the innerbelt. I took some liberties with the sky (it's actually mostly a hillside behind most of it).

Sunday Sketchcrawl 8-2-09

2009-08-02T19:11:00.002-04:00

It sprinkled a bit this morning for the weekly sketchcrawl, but that didn't deter a few of us from still giving a go of out it outside. I started in the car, moved to the street, and then moved underneath a building overhang. I finished it up after I got home from work this afternoon.

Feel free to join us next Sunday from 9am-10:30. Typically, we meet at the West 9th Phoenix Coffee. But, it's also important to check out the group's blog in order to see if the plans for meeting have changed. It's here.

This is the back of some of the buildings running along Superior. I thought it was interesting because of the ductwork coming down, but didn't realize until I was into it that it would mainly be windows. I need to work something other than windows next week.

Rockefeller Greenhouse

2009-07-28T17:41:00.004-04:00

Went to the Rockefeller Greenhouse with Tabitha to draw again today. She likes drawing in parks where there are flowers and trees. After several trips in and out of the greenhouse, we figured it was more comfortable drawing outside in the shade near the gazebo. Not realizing that it closed at 4, we didn't have a terrible amount of time to draw, so I focused on this one flower stalk, and she focused on a flower while also drawing a great bee.

It's way more comfortable there once you just ignore the bees. They really have no interest in you with all of those flowers around, afterall.

Weekly Sketchcrawl

2009-07-26T15:44:00.007-04:00

Went to the weekly sketchcrawl again this morning. Started out on the steps near the Carl Stokes U.S. Courthouse, and was serenaded by the rapid bells every few minutes while I drew a building down by the drawbridge. A security guard checked on me while I was there (he was probably bored, because there seems to be no one around there on a Sunday morning).

Then, moved to the east bank of the flats where, we settled in to sketch across the river on the west bank of the flats where lovers walk along the river, smelling the unique "fragrance" of the water. We did enjoy watching he mightiest tugboat pull some giant Canadian boat around the crooked turns of the river, as it blocked our view for about 15 minutes.

Crocker Park

2009-07-25T22:13:00.003-04:00

Went out to Crocker Park with my friend, Blaine. It was overcast, but the rain held out while we were there. Crocker Park is one of those shopping centers set up to mimic a city, instead of the developers actually developing an existing city.

Mallorca

2009-07-25T13:39:00.004-04:00

This is Mallorca restaurant on West 9th as seen from across the street. I played with splattering masking fluid on this one, but I got a couple of major splotches, but not enough smaller ones. I also made a major mess by spilling it. It got all over my erasers. Luckily, I had a lot of paper towels for clean up. I've amassed a major bag of on-site sketching supplies now. I might even get a camper's stool soon.

Courthouse Part 2

2009-07-19T20:51:00.003-04:00

Went down to the sketchcrawl again this week. Drew the courthouse from a curb on West 9th. Not very realistic, of course, but if you live in Cleveland, you'll know right where this is.

Lamp

2009-07-17T22:24:00.001-04:00