Wink has gone to the eternal pond; the fish Valhalla. Having never been sick until recently, and having had a number of tankmates (and stolen Filly's color from her)— this magical little jazz-poet of a pond comet has gone. I will miss his beautiful arabesques in the Wink tank. Wink and Mimsy (who lasted but… Continue reading In memoriam: Wink
While in Baltimore last month, I went to Ellicott City, a little old mill town which is now is known for being quaint; antiques shops and cafes. I found (and bought) a children's book from the 1970s, one which I quickly realized I'd had as a child. It's one of the books that taught me… Continue reading A Book of Children’s Rhymes: illustrations
I ordered Chinese food for lunch yesterday, and my fortune said Good news will be brought to you by mail. A few hours later I was headed out to pick up some things, and when I checked the mail, there was an envelope from a friend overseas! Inside was a beautiful double-sided card, collaged with all… Continue reading On revisiting good things (and people, places)
When I watch the fishes in their tank, that crystal stillness, set apart from the rumblings of the city out the window, the filter-soft bubbles cascading, the plants breathing to them— I see only their ballet. They are water, they are breath, they are words that will never be words. They are also the rumbling.… Continue reading They are also the rumbling
It's been awhile since I posted. I haven't been drawing much lately— partly on account of work things and partly on account of the weather being too lovely to not be outside walking, cycling, or sitting in the park with friends. These little vignettes are beginnings for a larger work that I'm illustrating for a client.… Continue reading City people in watercolor
Another drawing on kraft paper, with conté pencil, white charcoal pencil.
A couple of drawings from imagination on kraft paper with black and white charcoal pencil*. I've been enjoying drawing hair lately. It was nice to get the charcoal out after a long time. The chiaroscuro technique of bringing highlights up from a medium tone is satisfying— although I'm out of practice, and without model or reference… Continue reading Charcoal pencil sketches
Art Archive, 2007: compressed charcoal drawing of some of the sunflowers that were growing on the ledge outside my kitchen window.
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