Joan has one of these raised garden beds. It’s a great thing, turning what was once a city eye-sore into a beautiful and functional community garden. When the new trees they planted eventually grow up I can only imagine what an even more beautiful spot this will be. I drew and colored this standing up in 90+ degree heat. A wonderful event for a wonderful cause.
From left to right: Joan, Felix, Tallulah, me. Pelikan fountain pen, American Eel ink, sepia watercolor Niji waterbrush.
A double-spread fountain pen sketch done at our good friends’ house. I added a little value to it in Photoshop for fun.
Last night at our local eatery I turned to see the kids engaged in some animated discussions so I had to sketch them. Lily is seen here drawing the charming little sketch below:
My wife was filling some orders for her jewelry web site, so I was keeping her company and sketching the scene, listening to Kelly Joe Phelps, my new favorite blues slide guitarist.
Ok, my wife. But she was having a “crazy hair” day yesterday and wanted to pose for a sketch. After I finished it she said I made her look too young, “Tell people that’s a picture of your mistress.” She’s funny.
I did this while waiting for the take-out to come. As soon as I laid the last wash, the man handed me the bags and off I went. Perfect timing. There’s always the fear lurking that I won’t have time to finish a sketch, with the subject walking off or something or other.
I’ll be bringing her to “Take your child to work” day tomorrow. Should be fun!
I know it’s a day or two late, but here it is. Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!
Anthony Zierhut 