Norfolk Drawing Group #69

I don't make it a point to miss good models. Angel, is one of those models that has the "it" quality that you simply can't put your finger on but you know it's something special. So i made my way out to the group late due to work (yet again). I don't think there's anything special about any of my sketches but it just goes to show you that i'm trying to improve. I'm always trying to get better because my goal is to always knock it out the park. If i had to give myself a grade i would say C+

"bundle Up!"

Some how this sketch is fitting for the cold weather i experienced in Texas. I sat there in between flights from Little Rock to Baltimore and drew this sketch. I watched the clouds as they appeared to be white and full of life. My mind drifted and reflected on how innocent it look, almost like the snow on the ground below me. Some feelings you can never take away, just like the first breath of cold air that fills your lungs.

Scarlet Jo.. (pic & sketch)

It's funny the things you come up with as you sit on an airplane to keep yourself entertained. I decided to not to buy magazines this time around because i really won't read them but use them to draw out of. As i sat in a very cramped seat as about wide as my shoulder in between 2 people i drew this sketch. I finished it somewhere through the next flight and 3 hour delay. But not bad for a little sketch book drawing.

trapped in Kansas City

The good thing about being trapped in a small over crowded area with plenty of people is that there's always subjects to draw. The bad thing is some people know that you're sketching them and do everything possible to make it hard on you. One guy went as far to not just put on his hat and sunglasses as he ate his fold with his wife. Others for the most part simply don't care. So this is a couple of my sketches that i did as i spitted upon $2.50 20 oz. Sprite. That's highway robbery but you're at their mercy. On the bright side i was trapped there with the Kansas Unvi. females volleyball or basketball team. Now that's a true story highlight. Just kidding!

Norfolk Drawing Group #67

This was the 1st of 2 vacations that i would have during the new year. Heading into this sketch session i was relaxed. Some might say to relaxed because i didn't make it out to the gesture portion of the drawing group. It's been a while since we had a male that was skinny but it proved to be little if any problem for me. i'm not 100% pleased with my sketch but then again that's why we sketch in order to get better.

Afterward we all headed next door because it was cold and raining. We shared stories as my fellow artist got me or attempted to get me hyper for my trip to Texas.

Norfolk Drawing Group #67

Last Tues was painting night, and i strongly against painting at this moment. Not because i hate doing so but because it's so taxing in my eyes. It take forever to lug all those supplies out and then it take just as much time to put them all back. So this time instead i played around with my medium of choice at the moment color pencils. The model was great this evening and i feel like i almost got a good sketch done. The facial features are almost spot on but then again it shows why i still have more work to do at the drawing board. I'm still not satisfied until i create the perfect drawing. The hunt continues....

On a side note, the after drawing session included multiple conversations that i will just ramble through. What certain single members of the group would use Apple's latest invention the Ipad for (porn), why Avatar is a great movie, why i seem continent with not approaching females, which sex has the upper hand in relationship, where are the female artist at this evening ( a table full of guys), drunken sexual advances and rejections were all covered in about a 3 hours span.

Norfolk Drawing Group 65 1/2

In a very small private drawing session, i got together with from of my fellow artist to draw. Regardless of the rain outside and the sick feeling that i had i still drew. Drive and dedication is something that separates the people who do from those who won't. Even though it's not the best sketch i could've possibly created it will hopefully give me some kind of reference to use for future pieces.