I’ve been practicing my sketching. I choose an interesting photo from my archives, make places for 8 sketches on 14×20″ watercolor block and start to sketch. I find something new with attempt, even though it looks boring. I also experiment with coloration. I used water soluble inks with a wash on a couple of cells, below to see what would happen.
Bar in Lower Manhattan, Church Street (1991)
Watercolor Sketches
I think it’s fascinating. The variations are each their own personality but I also like the look of the group. I would imagine the process is calming because of the repetition and exploration.
Thank you Claudia. It is a bit of a meditation. Also, at about the 5th or 6th iteration, I start thinking about what are the most important features of the composition. (With my left hand, I just try to make a decent mark in the right place).