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Quicksketch done in the library.
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I’ve always been a people watcher and nearly always find interest when being in a different place. More often than not I see generalised similarities and differences in people living or frequenting certain places. For example you would probably see that some folks would look a little out-of-place in Beverly Hills, of which I’d include myself. Inevitably these observations end up in my sketchbook. Above is a quicksketch done in my sketchbook (few minutes or less) while out. Some of this is what I draw upon for character designs later (of course).
Related posts: More Sketchbook Around Town A Real McCoy Shopping Quicksketch
Also…this new film looks interesting to me. Norwegian Wood
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I found while waiting at a store was a good time and place to draw people doing what they do.
Also I’ve been meaning to say “Happy Thanksgiving”.
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This quicksketch was done while looking outside through a window in a waiting room. She of course is talking on a cellphone pacing back & forth.
Something I’ve noticed more and more since being here is the number of people who could be considered “hippie throwbacks”. It’s something I really don’t see anymore anywhere else. The cellphone lady’s appearance reminded me of Stevie Nicks, the singer in Fleetwood Mac, a look I recall girls emulated when I was in high school during the band’s heyday in the 70′s. If not familiar she had (has?) a certain kind of romantic sex appeal. Yesterday while in line at the grocery store a friend came up to me. We talked a bit. Someone behind me, I think that knew him said something. When I turned around I saw a flowing full face beard, moustache and hair down to his back. He was at least my age and his hair was nearly all silver. Seeing this would throw you back, at least temporarily or you may think it was Christmas already.
Also…Wilhelm M Busch is an artist who’s drawings I’ve seen from time to time. His drawings are nothing less than wonderful. Another one of my favorite artists Andreas Deja has a blog post featuring Wilhelm M Busch drawings if you would like to check them out.
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I did this quick sketch of this gentleman while in the doctor’s waiting room before my appointment. He was completely focused on a crossword puzzle, something I didn’t know until he put down the newspaper on the table next to him when his wife returned from her appointment. He then dutifully asked her “What’s next”? He reminded me of a real old timer…”A Real McCoy”.
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These sketchbook sketches are done as with the previous post while I’m around town. I nearly always have my sketchbook with me and when a good subject happens along, I’m ready for spur of the moment quick sketch. These, as the others below are done within 5 minutes. Sometimes, as is the case of the top sketch, the person has long passed me on the street, they become perfect for caricaturing for character design when I find a place to sit. In the second sketch the man with the backpack was looming at the doorway talking to his friend. I say looming cause he was big. Real big. I’ve also included “playing with shapes”, on the top. I prefer this term to doodles which have the connotation of meaningless. They help me build and experiment with shapes, the foundation of drawing.
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Recent sketchbook observations around town.
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At the library yesterday. I couldn’t pass up the chance to draw him.
Receptionist at the doctors today.
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More sketchbook drawing around town. These were done at Borders Starbucks Cafe area so I guess you could call them “Cafe Drawings”. Done in a few minutes give or take, I prefer calling them “Quicksdraw” should anyone care to remember Hanna-Barbera. These are reference for character designs. I caricature my subjects in varying degrees. It’s fun but your brain needs to be switched on. Both sides.
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More sketchbook around town.
