Sketchbook Workshop

I just had a sketchbook workshop and I had a blast! i LOVE being around people who want to learn, and are excited about lines, color and shadows, and paint, and sketching....and on and on.
The 12 there were ALL the above. They were all so awesome and did a great job. We had some laughs.  We had a hick up though. My 2 year old Air conditioner quit! we were in a 90 degree room with 12 laughing talking women! WHAT A HOOT! I LOVED it.
The first day we worked inside. On the 2nd day we went out to Rock'n B and B and sketched the lavender and the old house. Then we went to the court house lawn and sat under the shade trees and sketched there.  I hope to have another one in about 5-6 months. I need to look at the calendar and get it set up.  It will be limited to no more than 12.  I hope you can join us sometime in the future!

Sketches from Kerrville Tx

I spent a week in Kerrville, TX at another SKB workshop.  This one was called TexArt.  It was a great week.  David Rankin was the watercolor instructor and i really enjoyed his class.  He is an awesome instructor.  We did gray studies using paynes gray watercolor.  We also all did this same snow scene.  They all turned out great.
We also went to the Musuem of Western art in Kerrville and saw the beautiful paintings about Charles Goodnight by Lee Cable. They are awesome. Then Friday Night we went to Fredericksburg to the Hanna Gallery to see the Society of Animals exhibit. Wow! What artists they are.  If you are close by go see these awesome art pieces.

Abandoned

I found this old car going to Sweetwater TX. i had to ask more than once for Ken to stop!
It is done in a new sketchbook. Strathmore 8x5.5.  I used the brown ink that I love.
I am teaching a 2 day 'Sketchbook' Class June 23-24.  It is almost full, if you are interested, contact me. It is $100 for both days.

old Blue Pickup

Friday in class we concentrated on just drawing with ink. They did great. Drawing this way gives you confidence I think.
The old blue pick up was drawn with the DeAtrementis Tobacco ink, which I love!
after I got it done, there was so much blue with the sky I added the side boards.

The bottom one was an old truck, and I used an elegant writer to sketch it, then I added the imaginary city scape behind it just for fun.  The Elegant writer changes colors when wet. I really like using them too.

Sketchbook Workshop June 23-24. come join us!
I still have a few spots left. $100 for both days. 

More Sketches- Sketchbook Workshop June 23-24th

These are in a 5x5 Square hand Book Sketch book, which finishes it! Yay! a new sketchbook!

The first one is something I made up playing with markers and using some ideas from a sketchbook by James Richards. I used his tree ideas, etc. plus I just used a black marker, then the red awning with watercolor.

The little red car was fun. A photo I took in Wolfforth, TX.

I am having a sketchbook 2 day workshop, June 23-24th. It is here in my little studio at Plains.
The cost is $100 for both days. The space is limited but still have room now.

New Sign Drawings

New drawings in my sketch book of old signs. I used some watercolor as well as gouache. I love these old signs!  I am teaching a sketchbook class June 23-24th, at my little Studio in Plains. If you are interested let me know.

Sketching/Drawing workshop

I am so excited to be having  a drawing/ sketching workshop June 23-24th. The first day we will focus on some drawing techniques, what to draw with, and sketchbooks. The Cost is $100.
my email is suzy_pal2000@yahoo.com  Address is 1141 US HWY 82 Plains, TX 79355
I need half ($50) by June 5 to hold your spot. (they wont be cashed until the workshop is over)

The second day we will go out and sketch. I will have some places for us to go. We will probably want to start by 9 a.m to beat the heat. We can go east of town and sketch windmills. The motel sign in town is awesome. We also have an old courthouse. Also a lavender patch...maybe.
I am so excited about getting to share this fun.

I recommend watercolor or mixed media sketch books because they won't ripple when wet.
I love moleskins, strathmore, visual journal, etc.
I draw with ink and use fountain pens, but if you can't let go of your pencil I understand.
 The windmill, hay field and Motel sign were drawn on location.

you can pick up travel watercolor sets, or make one, as well as travel brushes. OR any watercolor brush. You wont need a lot. here is a list I like to use. I will send it to Karen at Varistiy Book store if you want to shop there. Or you can order via amazon or art supply stores online.
www.cheapjoes.com
www.dickblick.com
www.jerry'sartarama.com 

You need to bring your lunch. I have a small refrigerator.  and lots of ice.
also on Saturday, we can eat in town if we don't' want to run back out here. (4 miles)

If you come and need a place to stay, there is an awesome bed and breakfast right outside of Plains. You would need to get your reservation pretty quick though.  There are 4 bedrooms. one can be shared, so if you have a friend to come with you, that would help!
Rock'n B and B, Plains, TX  (they are also online)
806-456-6877

 This is what I use but you don't have to get it.
Tobacco brown water soluable ink from gouletpen.com
Noodlers lexington gray ink, from Www.gouletpen.com
lamy safari fountain pen...about $30
platinum carbon ink pen with extra fine nib. $12.00-andmy new fav.
tombow marker
sketchbook and travel palette with my own colors

LIST 

 supplies

1. GOOD sketchbook
2. pen/ink or pencil
3. small watercolor set and brush
4. small water container and water (water bottle)
5. paper towels
6. camera
7.  hat
8. water to drink
9. sunscreen 
10. lawn chair or stool
      
    Paint-watercolor
     You can use whatever colors you want. but this is what I use.
    Bright Red and Alizarin
    permanent rose
    manganese blue
    ultramarine blue
    sap green
    thalo yellow green ( or mix your own)
    new gambouge (yellow)
    quinocrodone gold or transparent oxide yellow
    optional...horizon blue (my fav)
    optional Turquoise
    
    
    
    

Visit to a Ranch.

More drawings and sketches.  I was gone for several days this past week teaching so I am just now adding some more.  I love to do these at night watching tv. I got to visit a ranch before I came home and these are from the photos I took.  The ash tray is such a cute addition to their home! The 2nd picture is a bit for a bridle.  and then the end of their house, that was built in 1938. It was so cozy and neat. original doors, etc. really fun to see it.  The last one is their dog Fuzz. He was so pretty and friendly.

Come Have fun filling up a Sketchbook. June 23-24th.

I needed to change the date on the Sketchbook Workshop to June 23-24th in Plains.

More sketching. Still trying for each day! The green doors were in Pennsylvania, and the pick up was somewhere near Santa Fe NM.  The bottom sketch is the little depot in Ropes, TX. It is bright yellow and with the sun hitting it, it is so cheery! These are in my little 5x5 Hand Book, Sketchbook.

Febuary 23rd Sketches

Today I did a couple of sketches while my student worked on her art. I also made some stamps to use in my sketchbook. It was fun! I am addicted!
The sunflowers and the pencil drawing are from photos from Seattle.
To make the stamps you have to write words backwards, and leave what you want to see, and carve away the rest. I used the linoleum carving set. It is very easy and pretty quick. I also made a bird and paint brush.

New Sketches

I am behind adding my new sketches!! I am trying to sketch each day, but sometimes I just can't get to it.