Pasted

I decided to paste this little sketch into my watercolor sketchbook for reference. I don't keep a regular sketchbook but am once again trying to get into the habit as I'm always impressed when I see others' books. They're so inspiring and sketching in general is just a good way to practice skills.

So I will once again, try to do more sketching. I can't promise I will, but I'm going to try. Do you keep a sketchbook? How often do you sketch? What kinds of things do you sketch . . . and how much time do you devote to sketching? I'd love to read your responses!

Cutler Road sketch
8" x 8"
(watercolor on paper)

Happy Friday, Happy Sketching, and Have a great weekend!

Blue Pitcher

"Blue Pitcher"
6" x 6"
watercolor on aquabord

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I began my day with some value sketching in the morning and decided to finish up this pitcher painting that I had started last year, in the afternoon.  I have a little pile of 6"x 6" aquabord paintings that need finishing.  1 down and bunch more to go.  :)

Thank you for stopping by . . . have a lovely day.

 (what this painting could look like when framed)

morning sketch in progress

Mini sketches

I did some mini sketching today . . . working from photos I took late last summer while traveling around Cape Cod.  It was a beautiful day and I got some nice pictures.  These minis help me to work out some kinks and practice.  Painting is a challenge.  :)  Have a great evening.

Sketching

I've always found landscape painting to be quite challenging.  All that extraneous information that needs to be edited has always confused me.  Joyce Hicks (whose work & process I find VERY inspiring) emphasizes creating shapes - so I've been doing some pencil sketching and working on values & temperature through little thumbnail studies.  It's been fun.  I'll be sharing some more over the next few posts.  Thanks for visiting!

"Red Barn"
3" x 3"
(watercolor on paper)

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Experimental Sketching

I haven't had new paintings up for sale recently because of other projects.  I've been experimenting more with landscapes and washes.  I finally decided that the sketch on the left was finished.  

I also completed a little painting as a surprise for someone, but I can't post it yet.  :)  And I've been busy working on a new little project that has to do with "wearable art."  I'm very excited!  I'm getting ready for my Open House in October and I wanted to have some new merchandise . . . I can't wait to show you.  

Until next time -- ciao! 

Still Sketching

graphite drawing

Just thought I'd share that in between paintings and commissions, I'm still sketching and working out some "things."  :)

graphite drawing

watercolor sketch with white acrylic and sepia ink

more graphite drawings