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24Feb

Sketch of Spring Snowdrops

The snowdrops have been blooming in the back yarden for a week, and today I saw crocus buds. It’s nice to see the yarden waking up. I’ve been playing with my new phone camera, too, collecting inspiration and references for future paintings. The color balance and automatic exposure are better than the old one, and […]
  • On 2017-02-24
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  • botanical, drawing, graphite, yarden
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18Nov

three minutes here, four minutes there

I sketched this in snatches, between playing Quebecois tunes. The Olympia French Canadian session moves around between members’ houses, and Charles’ house is particularly interesting to draw. The two musicians moved right after I outlined their hair, naturally.
  • On 2016-11-18
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  • architectural, musicians, pen and ink
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05Nov

Autumn Leaf, and a post for post’s sake

If I’m going to update a blog, it has to be easy. I used to think that was a personal failing, but I’ve come to appreciate that if every good habit relies on sheer willpower, it’s too easy to have days when you never get off the couch. Instead I use every trick I can […]
  • On 2016-11-05
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  • botanical, oil pastel
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