28 Apr 2005

Sketchbook


Almost a year ago I started sketching again on a regular basis. There were several folks posting their sketchbook pictures here on the web in their blogs and so on, and I was inspired to take up the pen a pad again after several years of "eh, don't have time to sit and diddle doodle - gotta do this or that..." But then I started to just carry the sketchbook around with me. I sketched whatever was in front of me.

I brought the sketchbook with me to work, to the ballgames, to the park, or just outside to the patio table in the back yard. I sketched pens, burritos, toilet paper rolls, and mint tins.


One time my friend Natalie brought me some herbs from her garden, and right there and right then I drew them as I sat in my work cube.

People I work with often compliment me on my drawings, and while it sure is nice to hear, I often reply with "You can also draw. All you need is a sketchbook and a pen you like." I would like it if people would believe me, and say, "Really? Do you think so? I would love to give it a try!" But instead most people say something like, "Oh, I couldn't draw a stick figure..."


When I drew and painted this half apple I remember how I completely zoned out. I was sitting outside at the patio table and it was evening, the late June sun was setting. The boys were playing in the yard and J was looking up some insects in the Peterson Field Guide.


This tomato slice - drawn and painted at my desk at work. After I finished the sketch, I ate the tomato along with fresh basil and fresh Mozzarella.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hej!
Jag älskar dina teckningar. Tomaten såg extra god ut med tanke på att du åt den med mozzarella =)!

Ha det! Kerstin

Joez said...

very nice and impressive :)

Cin said...

isn't the net wonderful ? same thing happened to me, seeing other's illustrated blogs got me drawing again and I'm so enjoying it.

I love seeing the drawings of just the everyday things that surround us,and the ones you've posted are so nice, hee, like the idea of drawing your food first, eating second !

Anonymous said...

You have some nice work. A blog is a great way to share. Keep it up.

(random person)

Lena said...

Åh, jag önskar att jag fick lite ro att teckna mer - för visst är det så att man kan fokusera så att man släpper alla andra onödiga tankar. Det är härligt!

Jag håller med dig - ala borde sitta och prova att teckan av ibland. Det är både lärorikt och rogivande!

ste-pha-nie said...

Oh, thank you for your encouraging comments! I do love the 'zoning out' part when sketching, it's the best part :)

Anonymous said...

Jättefina teckningar!