Evening notes

Day 25  #stradaeasel
Sketching people on TV, things on the coffee table, toys on the floor near the fireplace, and my man watching TV.

Into the Silent Woods

 8 x 6  |  oil sketch on panel

Day 24  #stradaeasel
I hope to capture the wonderful light in the woods some day. The colors were simply magical this afternoon.

Two for Tea

Day 23  #stradaeasel
I think these "models" would be fun to paint. Love the way they are sitting. They were so focused on each other, didn't even see me sketching.

Coffee Stop

Day 22  #stradaeasel
Students often stop by this coffee house for a hot drink, snack and study time.

Corner Coffee House

Day 21  #stradaeasel
An 8 x 6 inch oil sketch for today's posting. Had fun but seems my small brushes are shot. Need to go shopping.

Together Alone

Day 20  #stradaeasel
An oil sketch on a 6 x 8 panel 

Sketching Patterns in Nature

Day19  #stradaeasel
A beautiful sunny day for sketching patterns outdoors.

Peaches and Tea

Day18  #stradaeasel
Today's oil sketch did not survive so adding a sketch of a favorite tea pot.

The Old Man in Bamboo

8 x 6  |  oil sketch on panel

Day17 #stradaeasel
This Old Man became my model after dinner today. His face was carved into the root of a bamboo. His hair and beard are simply the root itself. The smooth stock, only suggested here, became his body.
This piece has joined a private collection in Germany.

More Lilies

Day 16  #stradaeasel
So many lilies were open this morning! They look much better in life than in the oil sketch.
Below shows the work in progress.

 

The setup for today's STRADA Challenge 

Lilies

Day 15 #stradaeasel
Something bright for a rainy day.

Pacific Northwest Indian Basket II

Day14 #stradaeasel
This little woven grass basket with lid was also a gift many years ago. It has the same woven pattern, two in a canoe, repeated on the other side.

Pacific Northwest Indian Basket

Day 13 #stradaeasel
Oil sketch of a small Pacific Northwest Indian Basket, a gift many years ago.

Along the Road Again

Day 12 #stradaeasel
Another sketch of interesting shapes along the road.

Windowsill Tea Tray

Day 11 #stradaeasel
Today's painting was another scraper. I decided to add a sketch instead.