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More daily sketching in my little sketchbook. Coco is a constant theme and she spends a lot of time sleeping on the couch. Today sketch was another dog. Just working bigger and looser (size: 18 x 12 inches). Start with pencil sketch, then some simple lines with 08 micron pen, and finsh with some watercolour. The eyes are so important…. and they just pop on a light coloured dog.  Today's sketch is a little bigger again. This scribble of Buddy is 18' x 12" Fun, free, and fast. Trying to keep time to under 30 minutes. Less worrying about "how perfect it is" obviously. Start with a pencil sketch to get basic proportions, then 08-micron pen scribbling, and finish with a little watercolour.  I am continuing with the scribble sketches of dogs. This time it's Buddy the Golden Retriever. Fun and fast. These practice pieces are done in 15 to 30 minutes (sometimes there was a wait time/drying time, which I don't count). Starts with a pencil sketch, then ink scribbles, some watercolour, wait for it to dry, back to ink, and finish with highlights of white. Size is 6 x 4.5 inches.  A daily practice - today I decided to revisit "Scribble" drawings. I created some small scribble sketches of dogs during the "Doggust" Challenge. I liked the results. So here is a 4 x 6-inch close-up of Coco: micron pen and light watercolour wash. She certainly has beautiful eyes, that can make you feel guilty...  Scribble drawing of Coco, with more detail in the eyes. "Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole." – Roger Caras "Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong." – W.R. Purche "The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog." - M.K. Clinton Being a dog owner/lover, I understand how important all pets are. The loss of any pet is challenging. I have created a couple of sympathy greeting cards, one for cats and one for dogs. They are blank inside, so you can write your personal message. Our dog Buddy is getting a little older and even thou he loves his walks, he sometimes needs a rest break. So instead of letting him decide where to lay down (which could be halfway across a bridge or a road), I now choose a spot that gives me a place to sit. Buddy gets a rest and I get to sketch. Sketches are quick, done in a micron pen and water brush filled with distilled water and india ink, resulting in a nice grey tone. |
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