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| 5/17/19 Gage Academy, Capitol Hill neighborhood |
Eager for some life drawing on a drizzly, overcast morning,
I was doubly happy when I scored a good spot near Gage Academy, where parking is scarce and competitive. When I
arrived at the studio, though, I realized I had gotten the time wrong – the
session didn’t begin for four more hours!
I couldn’t bear to let the parking spot go without a sketch.
However, the view from my windshield was not one I would have chosen if I’d had
a choice: Many large trees shroud the dark brick building, which isn’t fully
visible from any angle. A clutter of cars, a bike rack and other stuff made the
composition murky. If that weren’t enough, I also had the challenge of clouds; the
shadows were indistinct. Did I really want to do this sketch?
Red and blue to the rescue. Bring it!
P.S. I just realized that this sketch includes all three of my former sketching nemeses: architecture, cars and trees. Nothing like a good workout first thing in the morning!
P.S. I just realized that this sketch includes all three of my former sketching nemeses: architecture, cars and trees. Nothing like a good workout first thing in the morning!
I am loving these red and blue sketches. I never thought to do this kind of two-color pencil challenge. I plan on working this in somewhere in the future. Keep up the good work!
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Thanks, John! Glad to hear you are inspired to try some bicolor sketches. The editing pencil makes it easy and compact. ;-)
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