~ Camille Pissarro
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| 5 minute sketches done with Pigma Micron brush pen |
In the last six months or so, it seems like I've been suffering more from writer's block than artist's block. Occasionally inspiration will strike, but more often that not I sit down to blog and just stare at the screen wondering what to say. So this post is going to be made up of random thoughts about some sketching I've done recently.
Our local art center has a weekly live model session that I've been taking advantage of. I much prefer the quick sketches rather than the long poses. Having only a few minutes to draw helps to prioritize what to draw; I don't have time to become obsessive over picky little details.
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| 5 minute and 20 minute sketches done with Pigma Micron brush pen |
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| Watercolor sketches from the Tracy Aviary |
I also love sketching at zoos, aquariums, and the like. It can be
downright maddening when a place is crowded; people stepping in front of
you or bumping into you, and the noise level can become distracting,
but if you can find an area where you are mostly alone, it's great. I've
also had some wonderful conversations with people who were brave enough to risk interrupting my work to talk to me. I especially enjoy talking to kids, hoping that my example will encourage them to do art.
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| Watercolor sketches done at a coffee shop |
There are plenty of opportunities for me to sketch in everyday situations, not just classes or special trips. Although I felt a little self-conscious at first, I've learned to really enjoy sketching at coffee shops. Easy access to sweet hot beverages + doing art = bliss. Bonus points if the coffee shop has interesting mugs or tea pots to draw, as the one above did.
I hope you enjoyed this little tour of my sketchbooks while my writing muse is off doing something else for a while. Hopefully she'll return soon.
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