Twice I joined Rene Eisenbart to paint in local gardens. This rose was done Friday and is my first attempt at drawing and painting a rose.
Then yesterday I participated in the West Coast Urban Sketchcrawl. We checked in near the Roosevelt statue in the Park Blocks and fanned out to sketch whatever caught our eyes. When we gathered at noon for a group picture and Show and Tell I was blown away by the amazing work that was laid out on long tables for us to see.
St. James Lutheran Church |
The Old Church |
After lunch we continued to work until quitting time at 4pm. The Portland Art Museum graciously welcomed all the Urban Sketchers to draw in the galleries, free of charge! I watched others draw, including a new friend, Darsie Beck from Vashion Island, WA. Darsie has invented an amazing sketching bag that has a flap that folds out to form a platform on which to rest one's sketchbook while painting/drawing. See it at his website.
Quick sketch of my yummy lunch, tied together with a strip of deli paper. |
Downtown construction |
I'm posting drawings like this so that someday, maybe 5 years down the road, I can look back and see how far I've come as a result of drawing every day. We'll see. I trust the process!
Wonderful sketches, admire your daily practice, mapping your growth I like that.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bren. Drawing is so important for artists and I'm slowly gaining confidence that I am proficient in that area.
DeleteHi Jo, I'm enjoying your sketches. I'd love to take one of Rene's garden tours with you, Paula
ReplyDeleteI see you've taken a class from her. The garden tours were wonderful; I always enjoy seeing others gardens. She doesn't plan others this summer but maybe we can catch her another time. It would be fun to play with you, Paula.
DeleteDowntown Construction is wonderful, enough urban complexity and nicely composed!
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