Blog Archive

Monday, 9 November 2026

Blue Haired Punk

 My weekend portrait day was very productive as I made several sketches of our subject, Sheena, in blue haired punk mode. I added some paint at home to enhance the pencil and gel pen and intensified colors and line using 'Photos' on the computer.







Friday, 6 November 2026

Wavy Hair On A Train

 Here is another sketch from my recent train trip on the Bairnsdale line


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Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Metamorphosising Tattooed Magpie Passenger on the Bairnsdale Line

 


The male companion of the previous passenger post had some hand tattoos that circled his knuckles. His top proclaimed a mystic tribal association with his totem, the magpie and may have contributed to his metamorphosis. However, the were-magpie was too engrossed in his device to be cognisant of my artistic attention.

'In An Emergency' - Another Bairnsdale Line Sketch

 


St Kilda Pier

 My return trip from Melbourne included cycling the bike track from Sandringham. Getting the train to Flinders Street would have been easier but I decided to get some exercise.


Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Healesville Zinesters Train Sketch

 Travelling home from the Healesville zine day I drew two zine maker stall holders who were on the same train line.