The beauty of traditional pen and ink is in the power of simple lines. It's a simple process, using simple tools on a piece of paper.
The downside... permanent ink is well, permanent. Sometimes you can correct a mistake, but sometimes it's impossible to correct it! These sketches are drawn from photos, the reasons being:
Spring is coming and so is the #ONEweek100people 2024 challenge!
The 11th annual Square Foot Show At Westland Gallery in London.
Grand Opening Reception: Wednesday, December 6th, 3 – 9 pm. Show runs: December 6, 2023 - December 30, 2023. LONDON FREE PRESS | WESTLAND GALLERY 470 works of original works of art by 250 local artists hang in a beautiful mosaic from floor to ceiling. This exhibition is a must-see for new and experienced collectors, artists, and art enthusiasts. My entries: "Dundas Streetscape with Figure" (India ink & watercolour & Gouache, mounted on birch panel) 12” x 12” " Figure and Ferns" (India ink & watercolour, mounted on birch panel) 12” x 12” "Catching a fly ball is a pleasure, but knowing what to do with it after you catch it is a business." - Tommy Henrich
Recently completed this new illustration of a "baseball glove with ball". Sometimes when you decide to draw/paint/sketch/ a subject, you think "oh this will be easy" You don't realize how much detail there is OR how complicated the subject is. There was a lot more detail in this glove than I thought, it took a really long time to complete this one! I kept thinking I was finished, only to realize, another section was not complete. But finally done and I am happy with it. Brings back memories from playing baseball (slowpitch) to going to see baseball games. This year I saw MLB baseball in both Cincinnati and Pittsburg, with both ballparks in the heart of the downtown. From that image comes a new greeting card. I look forward to continuing with the sports theme... next up golf, then hockey, then curling... |
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