Medical Waiting Room Sketch

 This is today's sketch. I had a medical checkup and did not waste the waiting time. The page in my sketchbook had been pre-painted for a new effect.

Sunday Portrait Group Sketches of Sarah

 Today I drew on large sheets of paper on an easel as I left my sketchbook behind. This first one, below, is my favorite. There is a mirror in the background. Sarah, in the foreground, is the model. Also shown are Jeanette to the left, Klara in the center, Jerry to the right and Jerry's reflection with blackened cap and behind him Rod's reflection at the very back. I moved Klara's position so it really should be her reflection in the mirror.

The next drawing has less of a close likeness but I still like it. I used paint pen and colored pencils. 

           Jerry often manages to gatecrash my pictures but his cap makes it worthwhile.

This picture did not reproduce well so I'll do some more enhancement on it but it was a three minute sketch after I arrived late to the portrait group for the first sketch.

                    

Sketches of Glen & Royal Dental Hospital

 First up is a gel pen picture of Glen I made at the portrait group. I like the economy of line which still captured essential features.

The next picture is another dental hospital waiting room picture. The woman was holding her chin as she gazed at her friends teeth. His dreadlocks were a striking subject.

My Chilean Friend Juan as a Confederate Cavalry Officer

 

My Chilean friend, Juan Godos makes and sells reproduction Lido toy soldiers. He also does military reenactment such as the 1870s Pacific War uniforms. As he has a special interest in the American Civil War so I painted him as a Confederate cavalry officer.

  Materials: Acrylics, colored pencils, water colors and fine liners.

Elric of Melinbone

My favourite fantasy hero.....

 

Kerrie's Dogs

 

July V-Line & Metro-Rail Sketches & Some Waiting Room Drawings

 Here are some more of my quick train capture sketches. I like to capture the essence of passenger appearance and character but I also don't mind the occasional complete flights of fancy; one young man's headphones reminded me of a cartoon bird's eye so....