Once again getting my car repaired, I was waiting this morning at the dealer. Nowadays it's one of my favorite things to do, because there are tables on one side of the large room, and couches and chairs all the way on the other - prime drawing territory. I was able to both draw and paint at the scene without being noticed by the people in the waiting area, and it only cost me $236! What a deal! On the other hand, my car was repaired for free. [Incidentally, for this drawing I used a different pen than usual, one that I had all along and hadn't realized was waterproof, the Faber Castell Pitt artist pen (size S). I like it!]
We are in a recession, I know, and I must be more frugal. So for the cost of a bagel and a coke, less than $5, I was able to sketch (with my Lamy Safari) three guys having a lively conversation outside the Einstein Bagels and Starbucks. Later, when I colored the drawing, my challenge was to create the illusion of plate glass in front of them without weakening the attention to them (heavy concerns for such a light Moleskine). To do this, I tried to use purer colors for the inside than for the outside. Then I placed streaks across the outside scene and rubbed the outside scene with my finger (which may have been a mistake - I don't know.)
So there you have it. $236.00 vs. $5.00. Dollar for dollar a good value either way - don't you think? Who says the best things in life are free?
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The Pitt "S" is my favorite! I love to sketch with it. I think your window inside/outside effect works well!
ReplyDeleteHa! That was hilarious! What a bargain at $236! Great job on both and I think the plate glass reads well in the second.
ReplyDeleteSoap...I heard long ago, and had forgotten, that if you add a little soap to your rinse water that watercolor will take very well on the moleskine sketchbooks! I haven't tried it yet, but when Kate mentioned it to me, I felt like slapping my forehead!!
Again, what a great take on the sketches! And you got your car fixed, for free!! lol
^^ Another great story!
ReplyDeleteBut I really like how you did those looks and expressions... speaking of capturing the Kodak Moment, who needs a camera when we have Dan?!! :)
Dan, both of these drawings are really engaging.I can't decide which one I like better...how about a "draw" between the two. Looking forward to your next set!
ReplyDeleteThe pitt XF in my favorite. I love the three guys and the expressions, all the colors on all.
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree it was all money well spent.Some how when you have take the chance and draw and get sketch time out of appointments it makes the appointmet worth it and less pain full. We are back to school and I intentionally leave 20-30 minutes early to be at pick up just to use that time to sketch. To me it is worth it too.
Fabulous stories and sketches. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteReally great drawings, Dan - I love that second one - the expression on that guy's face is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteFun post! I like your style.
ReplyDeleteGreat sketches, Dan - and the inside/outside depiction worked really well.
ReplyDeleteRecession or not I think you got good value for your money. The lightness of the background gives lots of depth to the painting.
ReplyDeleteHey Dan, how did you get that copyright notice thing? Did you just type it in?
ReplyDeleteHey Dan, I copied your copyright. That's not copyrighted too is it? lol
ReplyDeleteOnly, I was a little confused and didn't know whether to put my real name or nickname in it. Oh well.