I Forgot My Supplies!

Charcoal, 1 hour 45 minute pose

Pencil, 30 minute pose

I arrived at the Literary Cafe only to realize I forgot my supplies. Duh! I borrowed a 4B charcoal pencil, vine charcoal, a dark graphite pencil, a kneaded eraser and a couple sheets of medium tooth, 

Strathmore paper. When it comes right down to it, I can make by with only a few supplies!

charcoal

charcoal

charcoal, about 1.5 hour drawing

I was feeling a bit tired and didn't get to make additional drawings, but I did try out my new pounce bag. It worked better as a way to rub in loose charcoal and not so well actually pouncing. I've that some artists mix in baby powder, but it seems like a strange additive. I might try a small amount and see how it works.

charcoal, 45 minute sketch

charcoal, 50 minute sketch

pencil, about 20 minutes

pencil, about 30 minute sketch

Seize Any Opportunity to Draw

Charcoal, 2.25 hours

15 minute pencil drawing of Ali

I overheard this little five-year-old girl saying that she wanted to pose, so we had her sit during one of the fifteen minute breaks. It's so rare that we get to draw children. I could tell by her temperament that she would be able to sit still. She delivered! If someone offers to pose, seize the opportunity.

Trio of Portraits

Pencil, 1 hour 45 minute pose

This was a small quick sketch about 15 minutes that I made of Juan while he was drawing. Below is a ten minute or so sketch of Tim. I like the linear quality of my quicker sketches. Maybe I need to draw "less" while working on the weekly model.

Ohio Plein Air Society Paintout 2015 - Licking County, Ohio

I just returned from an OPAS paintout this weekend. It was great meeting so many wonderful and talented artists. I completed four paintings and a small sketch over the two and a half day event. The final show was on the streets near Sunbear Gallery in Alexandria, Ohio. This tiny rural town gave us a big warm welcome. :)

Here are street scenes of the paint sale:

...and close-ups of my two paintings...

To get this painting above, I dragged my gear to Blackhand Gorge using a luggage cart. I then carried all my stuff up a path with roots scattered like pick-up sticks. Then, I crossed a foot bridge, climbed down a few rocks and walked to a small beach oasis in the woods. I realized how dangerous this could potentially be if I ever broke an ankle - in the middle of nowhere. I'm seriously considering a switch to watercolor sketches. After the event, I headed down to Hocking Hills and did a few watercolor sketches while hiking. My gear was lightweight in a small drawstring backpack and I carried my folding stool using my yoga strap carrier across my shoulders. My hands were free to use hiking poles.  I'm thinking this is a good way to go.

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I entered a Granville house for the main competition.

...and painted a porch scene for the two hour quick draw.

My quick draw painting sold! Happy Day!

...and I was finally able to get a three night stay at one hotel. So, instead of driving around with my wet paintings, I stored them in my room closet. My drying rack (posted 9/6) worked great with the variety of panel sizes. Removing the back panel, I could adjust the size. It traveled with ease. I can even see flying with these, since they pack easily, or at least heading to a local Office Max to purchase them.