115th ST

This is a real trip down memory lane, it's the view from the back window of my old apartment on 115th st in Spanish Harlem. I was sat with a cup of tea considering my options having just been fired from a job and about to go on unemployment. Those were the days. There was a pigeon loft on the roof of the building in the drawing which was nice to be able to look out on, a Mexican restaurant and a bakery were on the ground floor, chickens would run wild in the back yard and I was often woken in the morning by the crowing of a rooster. The date on the drawing was June 29th 2000, Angie and I had not long started dating.

Eyes

Eyes look better when they're on a face, that's what I've been told anyway.

What's In The Box?

The plot thickens.

That Friday Feeling

She might not have it but I do.

Bliss

She certainly looked like she was in some state of bliss. Everybody on my subway ride yesterday seemed in really good spirits. Long may it last.

The End Of An Error

Yes we can.

Urban Sketchers

I posted this image yesterday on the Urban Sketchers blogsite. This is a great new site that allows sketchbook enthusiasts from around the world to contribute to one great site. I urge you to check it out, there are multiple postings from around the globe on a daily basis. What I'm enjoying is the chance to see so many different styles of sketching and each time you check somebody has posted something new.

Eyeball

The truth of the matter is, I haven't been getting out much lately.

Watching

You should see the other one!

Saturday Morning

This dude's got that Saturday morning look for sure.

Happy Halloween

Boo!

Dudes

This was last night on the way into the city to meet friends. I had an easy time with this one, I must have been in the mood.

Happy Birthday Karen

It's my sisters birthday today and she checks everyday (we'll see). I should have had a more festive drawing but you get what you get. This guy looks like he could use a bit of birthday cake. Have a great day Karen, we'll raise a glass to you tonight.

Doubt

Today is one of those days when I'm starting to doubt the wisdom of keeping a daily sketch blog, but then wisdom isn't exactly something I'm known for.

Nude

It's been a while since I've posted a nude because I haven't been to the Society for almost a year. Thinking about going this Thursday.

One Of Those Days

I'm having one of those Sundays.

Quick Studies

I was hoping to be a part of sketch crawl today but I have a lot of work to catch up with. These were quick studies done in stolen time with a ruling pen. What i like about the ruling pen is that you have to work quick and you get what you get. You don't. of course, always want what you get.

Windows To The Soul

I used to be depressed back when I had plenty to be depressed about and when I was depressed I painted many images that looked like this. Happy Friday.

Pretty

They all look good to me.

Head Study

This is a sketch for a painting I'm working on at the moment, I'll have more to show and tell about this down the road but for now it's sketch of the day.

Quickies

Some times you just grab as much as you can, I think Dennis Kozlowski said that.

Three's A Crowd

Although sat at a different table, the guy on the left was with the two on the right. He kept trying to get into the conversation but had no luck. Eventually they all got into a car and drove off, guess who sat in the back. In order of popularity he might have been no3 but I'm sure he felt like no2.

Quickie

Some times you just have to knock one off, so to speak. Had a crazy day yesterday and this was my one opportunity to draw something. It was a really fun day so this one makes me smile.

Fast Car Saturday

This is an E Type Jag, Clooney says he likes Lamborghini, I'm more of a Linguine guy myself but then what's pasta got to do with it. I'm starting to think he might be stupid or something.

People

People like people who like people, I know I do.

3 Versions of Agnes

Here are 3 versions of a portrait I sent for a magazine commission in England. I send a light , medium and heavy, by the time I have 3 I like I would have done about 7.

Dude

This guy has dude written all over him, not literally of course, that would be weird.

Back Alley

I was sat at Franklin Park when I noticed this scene and thought it would make a good drawing. It's a change at least. I felt very relaxed when drawing this and since I enjoyed drawing the scene I like the drawing. In the eye of the beholder, I guess