Arizona Bound

Very excited, tomorrow we leave for Arizona to visit my brother and his wife. That is, IF we beat yet another winter storm expected tomorrow with another possible foot of snow on top of the two feet still on the ground. But hey, it is January in New England and that is expected. Looking forward to 70 degree temps and hikes in the mountains of the southwest. My journal needs that vacation too!! More to come.

Rectory Red

Surrounded by giant mounds of snow, the Church Rectory's red door stood out as I drove through town. Lovely old building with architectural interest (Victorian?). I knew it would brighten my journal page.

Wolf Moon

Stunning view as I turned the corner, unprepared. I had to enter it in my journal.

Trenta

Another "from memory" sketch- this time my local Starbucks - their new (ahem) larger size boggles the mind, apparently it is only for cold drinks, but still - how much is enough?? We Americans simply Have to Supersize!! This Stonehedge journal does take the wc paint well and holds the vibrancy well, not that this sketch used much color .

Gathering

The ground is frozen and 2 feet of snow - so why are there hundreds of Canadian geese in the nearby farm field? It's a long time till spring! I am testing a new journal sketchbook so I sat and tried to sketch the scene from memory - not very accurate but the journal is fun to work on (not sure I can get used to the spiral binding but it is nice to not fight for flatness ;-) Stonehenge journal

Solitude

There is something about the clean, clear, quiet, cold, white of freshly fallen snow. It makes a person pause, and reflect . . .

Benedict Blast

Lately I have been so blah, uninspired and just could not generate any interest in drawing. Thanks to Kate's new blog I Just started with the mundane - husband's shovels standing at the ready for the upcoming blizzard, and then I let it flow as the snow piled up. Quite a fun spread by it's end (and yet it is still snowing - soooooo beautiful and I will paint some winter next!)

Ted Williams

I was so inspired by this man's story I had to enter it in my blog (last week!) I simply could not get it uploaded though. So here it is, sure hope he can mainstream in tact.

Goodbye 2010

2010 was a trying year in our house. Yes there were good memories and I try to focus on those. But the year ended harshley as well. I hope 2011 will be kinder and gentler.

Peace on Earth

Good Well to Men.

AM I Done YET?

Sketching this spread was extremely relaxing - Happy Holidays everyone!

Vermont

Some of my favorite things about Vermont. Such a lovely little state.

Inspection

I am so behind, I have no time for anything, It gets worse every year - I need a Wife. At least I managed one spread from Thanksgiving - I plan to Try to slow down and enjoy the Holidays, wish me luck .

Jane LaFazio Lesson 5

I have several Rocket Dogs, and I adore rubber tipped sneakers but hate lace ties - so these are Perfect. The class is nearing it's end, each has been fun and challenging and educational - I still do not seem to have time to get many sketches done but - this one turned out to be really Fun!

Jane LaFazio Lesson 4

Lesson 4 - I'm Late, we started lesson 5 yesterday!! I just do not seem to have the time and energy to get into the flower sketching lesson. (A cold bug has hit the house!!) The above is my only attempt, I'm not thrilled with it overall. Perhaps this weekend will allow some time to catch up and enjoy the process.

Lessons Learned

Mid way on my class, these three subjects represent the "Lessons Learned" . . so far.

Blue on blue

Started the spread with the Wonky Mickey Mouse teapot/cup setup for Jane LaFazio's class (done in continuous line) and wonky it is, but the technique is fun. Then I wanted to branch out to my favorite china pattern "Blue Calico" and the vase fit in quite well Not sure I like the pink striping I chose for the background but then again I freeze when adding any background or text.

Another blind contour

Another blind contour for Jane LaFazio's class. This little frogy is connected by one continuous strip of heavy gauge wire I believe. The glass orbs are round - mine are Not :0

Jane LaFazio Lesson 3

Blind contour- actually continual line, never lifting pen from paper (no pencil) quite liberating and FUN!

Fall - as noun

Different technique - and I struggled way too much - this technique was supposed to be fast and spontaneous. My journal paper and niji waterbrush just will not allow that in this type of sketch. But - this morning I decided it was not half bad and I should post it any way.