On-the-Spot-Drawing
I draw people in everyday life, people on trains, people in coffee shops, people waiting in line. I carry a sketchbook with me everywhere. Over time, I’ve used all kinds: from Moleskines to dollar store journals. Some are beautiful to hold in the hand, while others look plain on the outside but have smooth paper […]
The Way of the Brush: on Painting Skies
The cloud is suspended against a distant pale blue backdrop like a slab of arctic ice. My eyes scan the horizon, taking in the massive shape over nearby rooftops. I experience it as an expansive whole, stretching wide across my field of vision. I have painted hundreds of these skies. With each new sky comes […]
How to Make a Figure Drawing
We are in an open life drawing session in the city. The room is packed.