Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Long Horn Sheep


They look innocent enough don't they, but I'm pretty sure one of these sheep stole my wallet last night.

Monday, October 29, 2007

Happy Birthday Karen


Today is my sister's birthday. I hope it's a good one.

Sunday, October 28, 2007

My Right Foot


Since taking the time to draw my right foot, my left foot has stopped talking to me. I'm going to have to give it the sock without the whole in it to try to make amends.

Saturday, October 27, 2007

Angie at the Museum


I'd done a couple of drawings before turning my attention to Angie. She was the picture of concentration and that always makes for a great subject. I. once again have posted her drawing below. The figure behind Angie is Chad Wallace. To see what he was up to go to links and click on......you can work it out from there.

Angie's Drawing


I'm loving her enthusiam

Friday, October 26, 2007

Night at the Museum


Last night was the drawing class at the Museum of Natural History, every Friday you get a museum drawing, at least for the next few weeks. I didn't take the time to find out what these animals were but what ever they were they looked like this.....ish.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Nudes


These were done ay the Society of Illustrators on Tuesday night. Angie and I have been going pretty consistantly since my MA program was completed. Life drawing is always a challenge but a night at the Society is always a good time. Angie's drawing is posted below.

Angie's Life Drawing


Angie is really passionate about drawing lately and is making huge strides.

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Nude


My sister made a comment recently that all draw is nudes and bars, I don't agree with her findings but after yesterdays bar, heres a nude. Hi Karen.

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Last Call


Once I'm a few drawings in I allow myself to get more expressive. These drawings are more interesting to me and certainly a direction I want to pursue,

Monday, October 22, 2007

Angie at Under the Pines


Under the Pines is a great restaurant in Highland Lake. We'll be back to try Carol's award winning home cooking.

Sunday, October 21, 2007

Sarah


Sarah is with child. I'm going to attempt another drawing today to try and do her more justice.

Saturday, October 20, 2007

Rained On


Yes folks, summers finaly over. This is a pleasant little weekend scene though. I'm up at Susie ans Ed's cabin stealing wifi. I'm a modern day Bill Sykes.

Friday, October 19, 2007

Megaloceros


these were prehistoric deer with enormous antlers that were used to attract the ladies. Isn't nature grand? They used to shed these antlers every year and regrow them. This particular deer coined the phrase "Antler Envy"

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Black Finn


Lunch time special, the Black Finn is on 53rd and 3rd. It's the bar I found to replace JD's which was closed down by the health department. I miss JD's, they had the best chilli, the health department didn't agree.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Nude


This was from last nights haul at the Society of Illustrators. I dragged myself there after a long day but then felt like I'd had a really good night.

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

nude


Still trying to keep it simple.

Monday, October 15, 2007

Quick Trip


For those of you unfamiliar with Brooklyn, I was in Paris this weekend.

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Craft Fair


I like these craft fairs and flea markets, they're great for drawing and hey, you never know when your going to stumble on a missing Van Gough.

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Johnny Mack's


This is a great place in Park Slope. 8th ave and 12th street. It's what I'd call a real Brooklyn bar but then what would I know, I'm English.

Friday, October 12, 2007

Camel


Another drawing session at the Museum of Natural History. This is the skeleton of a small camel.......unfiltered

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Study of my Dad


people always remark about how much I look like my dad so it's also a study of my future self.

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Clothing Optional


Yesterday was clothing optional day at work. It's supposed to increase productivity but I think I'd have to see the figures on that.

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

The Tea Lounge


is in Park Slope. A large open space, the land of laptops.

Monday, October 8, 2007

Brooklyn Bridge


I could probably fill a sketch book with drawings of this bridge alone. I sold this bridge to a tourist once, not something I'm proud of but I did give him a good price.

Sunday, October 7, 2007

Loose


I'm pushing a little bit to change the way I'm drawing so this one really pleased me because I allowed myself to loosen up.

Saturday, October 6, 2007

Gils


Gils is Angie's cousin which makes her my cousin through marrige once removed and then put back really quickly before anybody noticed

Friday, October 5, 2007

Bones


Last night we went to a drawing class at the Museum of Natural History. It was great to be let loose in such a place after hours. We'll be going each week for a while so there will be a few such drawings coming. A great class, I learned a lot. I don't think they feed their dinosaurs enough though.

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Quick Bite


at the Walker St Tavern.

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

life Drawing


Back to the Society last night and we took Iain and Gillian with us. Very impressed that Gillian did some drawing and even more impressed with the results (posted below) I think everbody should draw and Gillian, who works in the science field, is a prime example of someone who should keep at it.

Gillian's drawing


She'll do

Norman's Truck


Norman stopped by to see me drawing his truck and a fine truck it is too.

Monday, October 1, 2007

John Deer


Abandoned his bulldozer outside the Stanton house so we hot wired it and took it for a joy ride. It's diceptively quick, we had it up to 95 on the freeway untill we broadsided it and hit a deer, ironicaly called John. What are the chances