As a very young child I discovered sketching and drawing. Whenever my mother was tired of having me underfoot she would seat me at the large, oak dining table with paper, crayons and pencils and say “Why don’t you take some time and draw something for me?”. What a blessing that was! I don’t think she realized the true gift of discovery she had bestowed upon me. I have seen life through an artist’s viewpoint ever since.
You can too! Regardless of your age, you already have the skills wired into your human psyche. So many people though, never learn to tap into them or even realize they possess them. So, through Mini-Workshops, Social Media and this blog, I share that revelation by setting an example and by helping people tap into the wonderful, satisfying and mindful world of observing life through an artist’s eye.
I hope you tap in, whether through my help or the many other resources available online and in books. It is a part of yourself you will enjoy cultivating as you journey through life.
“You can observe a lot just by watching” — Yogi Berra
Just a little lunch time fun with a new pen. Try sketching every opportunity you get. It’s pretty easy to do and the more you sketch and draw the better you get. And hey! It’s fun! And in a case like this, it stimulates one’s appetite😉.
What watercolor washes do you use? Brush pen, or a carry palette for quick finishes?
Hi Carol,
I carry a Pentel Aquash waterbrush in the large size. You fill the barrel with water so no need to take a water cup along. I use it in the studio too. I also take a sketchbook of course, and I made a small watercolor palette from a fly box which flyfishermen use to carry their flies. Works great! It’s plastic, small and sealed when closed. I carry eight colors in it and they are all I ever use: Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna Deep, Gamboge, Yellow Ochre, Quinacridone Red, Genuine Cerulean Blue, Viridian Green and Vandyke Brown. They are all made by Davincipaints.com except the Vandyke brown which is by Holbein. The paints are all available from Dickblick.com and Jerrysartorama.com.
I got the little fly box on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Goture-Magnetic-Waterproof-Fly-Fishing/dp/B083SM3RV7/ref=pd_bxgy_vft_none_img_sccl_1/133-1405991-3739042?pd_rd_w=PlW9k&content-id=amzn1.sym.7f0cf323-50c6-49e3-b3f9-63546bb79c92&pf_rd_p=7f0cf323-50c6-49e3-b3f9-63546bb79c92&pf_rd_r=QJCM3DG5W93RSAVPW6YW&pd_rd_wg=66xiq&pd_rd_r=728087b3-1521-4f76-a455-f5e37b026747&pd_rd_i=B083SM3RV7&th=1
I always love your sketches and drawings but there is something about the pen sketch and watercolor that touches my heart. Could it take me back to my first sketch class with you? Possibly…… Thank you for sharing your lunch…like the dog at the drive-thru ordering fries!!!
Thank you for sharing all that you do…the world is a better place for it!!!!!
You are a kind and gentle soul Linda🙂. Thanks for the good words and I’m glad the sketches and such are enjoyable for you🙂. You are much appreciated!
Clever sketching of lunch. Thanks for sharing and the list of paints you use exclusively. Most helpful.
Thanks for commenting Sherida🙂. Glad to be of help with the kit information.
Hey Don!
Nice sub drawing! I really liked the style of coloring. Now I’m hungry!
Thanks Jesus!
Now go eat my friend👍.
Hi Don! Dwight showed me your site a few months ago and I love keeping up with your work. You are very talented and I enjoy seeing your perspective. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Ellyece! I’m glad you enjoy the posts🙂. I hope you and yours are doing well👍.