Pineapple - Day 56 of 75

After I sketched the portrait yesterday I noticed this pineapple sitting on the kitchen counter, and I decided that I'd better sketch it before it becomes fruit salad.

Another Portrait - Day 55 of 75

Today is a rainy, nasty day.  No inspiration from outside.  So I decided to try another portrait.  Photo by Terence P. , Wet Canvas Reference Library.

Snow Shovelling - Day 54 of 75

My son Kevin clearing off my car, driveway and walk.  (From my photo).

Spruce Tree with Snowy Branches - Day 53 of 75

One of my backyard spruce trees with snow laden branches.  They remind me of a lot of frozen white hands and fingers.

Snowstorm - Day 52 of 75

This was an attempt to depict the "fogginess" and softness of a snowstorm in pen and ink.   Instead of diluting the ink, I used diluted paynes grey w/c paint, which didn't work particularly well with my dip pen.  I think I had too much water, the paint kept drying way too light, and the lines kept merging together to form small washes.  I let it get away from me, but I think I know what to do next time. 

Floral Bouquet - Day 51 of 75

Today's sketch is a floral bouquet done at my friend Anna's house.  She has several of these silk flower arrangements, and they make a fun sketch.

Portrait of a Man - Day 50 of 75

A portrait of a man done from a photo in the WetCanvas Reference Library.  He is a ruddy faced, rugged looking guy with a grey beard.  He would look at home on a fishing boat.  I really enjoyed doing this portrait and want to try a few more.