June Plein Air

Watercolor, small Moleskine

Watercolor, 6x10, Arches hot press
Watercolor, small Moleskine
Water soluble graphite, small Moleskine
Watercolor, small Moleskine
Neocolor II, small Moleskine
Neocolor II, 12x16 Hahnemuehle cold press

Daisy Sketches, water soluble graphite

I've not been able to do as much art as I'd like...that will unfortunately probably continue throughout most of this year, but as always I will do what I can. Here are some sketches from the last couple of days, I have been in drawing mode!

Pregnant Zebra with Colt, Ink and Wash

I've been in an ink and wash mode lately...I think my watercolor handling is getting better.

Ink and Wash and the Beginning of Color Charts!

I suppose I might be in for doing a few watercolors now, since I have started work on some color charts. Color charts are a big job to do, but I need the work. :)
I won't even promise that that picture is true to color in any way, but I'm posting it for motivation.

Back to my Little Sketchbook

Two little drawings from today.

Ink and Wash, New and Old

Two days ago, I did a bit of studio cleaning. I found this old ink and wash picture I did a couple of years ago. (I believe that is the 2007 Kentucky Derby winner.) And over breakfast the next day, I wondered, why is this the only image like this that I've ever done? So I set out searching for a likely sketch to try it again.
I came across this terribly failed watercolor painting and thought it would make good practice. Unfortunately, I think I did some of the same mistakes as in the first (too much ink in some places and not enough control overall), but at least I can look at this and not cringe now. :)
Also, I'm pleased to note that my anatomy knowledge has grown a great deal since the first image!

Snowdragon

I guess this piece of art would fall under the category of "etc." :)


The feet/claws were ridiculously fun to do.