I spent a delightful birthday "day" sketching at the Field Museum with our Monday sketch group. My intention was to focus on the architecture but I was quickly distracted by the people and exhibits. Maybe after ALL these years I should just accept that that's who I am and what I do. LOL
The second sketch was done waiting for the bus home. I huddled in the shelter. These brave souls stood out in the late afternoon cold!
Happy Birthday, Barbara! I am sorry I chickened out due to the cold weather and wasn't there to wish you that in person. I did paint though, as I said I would, didn't waste the art time.
ReplyDeleteYour sketches are delightful. Especially the dinosaur - love Sue! How long did you wait on the bus stop? Looks like too long if you were able to sketch those two bundled up people.
All the best wishes for your B-day!
It's your birthday? Happy Birthday!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely sketches. I always enjoy seeing what you do in your sketchbook.
Thank you Alex and Ann!
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't that long a wait probably about 10 minutes, give or take a few. That's why it's so basic - no details, no Soldier Field, no cars etc.
We were a small group but we had a good time.
What a great way to celebrate your birthday. Your sketches are lovely, happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! What a great way to spend a special day! The sketches are great, especially Sue!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Barbara! And I love your people! I still find drawing them intimidating, but I like the silhouettes ... perhaps that would be a way for me to ease into drawing people.
ReplyDeleteSorry Im late, Happy Birthday Barbara!!, your sketches are great,
ReplyDeleteMy best wishes !!!!
Ale
Oh Happy Happy Birthdate - sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate! and No you are not a dinosaur ;-) (otherwise i would be one too )
ReplyDeleteWell I'm a little late, but Happy Birthday! I am glad you are attracted to the people - love that sketch, and the blending of those darks!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated Birthday. We share the same Birthday Day month. Love the dinasaur and I linked to you too.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Barbara. What a wonderful way to spend your birthday. Great sketches—Love the dinasaur.
ReplyDeleteBarbara, thank you for stopping to comment on my Late Bloomer blog. I am enjoying your sketchbook style very much indeed. Haven't done an EDM challenge in ages and ages, but seeing your elegant sketches makes me think I should go back a do a couple. It looks like you're in the Chicago area - I'm 100 miles north in Janesville, and I'm just about ready for a train field trip to the Windy City.
ReplyDeleteI am a whole month too late for your B.day!! But I hope the year will be wonderful with each day better than the previous!
ReplyDeleteRonelle