6/5/15 Platinum Carbon ink and gray ink mix, Caran d'Ache Museum water-soluble colored pencils, Canson XL 140 lb. paper |
Many of the neighborhood farmers markets opened this week,
and that means – at least for me – the official beginning of summer. With a
high of 79 yesterday and temps in the 80s predicted for this weekend, it even
actually feels like summer!
Phinney Farmers
Market was still looking a bit sparse of vendors yesterday afternoon.
Crowded with booths and shoppers at the peak of summer, the market had lots of
space for both. I climbed the stairs to the community center to get a high view
of the market tents and late shadows. (That fiery glow in the center of the
sketch under the red umbrella is the clay oven used by a pizza vendor.)
6/5/15 Sailor Doyou and Iroshizuku Kiri-same inks, Museum pencils |
On my way out after I picked up my first strawberries of the
year (they look like they might need sugar, but I couldn’t resist), a young
vocalist was performing a wide-ranging repertoire from jazz to opera. She had
very expressive arms that she moved constantly. It occurred to me that most of
my busker-sketching experience comes from saxophonists and guitarists who don’t
move around nearly as much as singers! Whew – she was tough!
But the season just opened – I have lots of time to work on
my busker-sketching chops. Summer – bring it on!
I like how you did the view from above to highlight the shadows! Good work!!
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