I have a photo of my Dad playing the violin. I tried to find it again today, doing all kinds of searches. I realized out that I also couldn’t find it back in 2017 when I was sketching with watercolor (see post of May 11, 2017). So here’s my current remembrance of Dad lost in […]
Lately, I’ve been playing the Kreutzer etude that Jack Benny made famous.
For violin practice.
I want to display the essence of the bow hand in the simplest way. However, this sketch is more detailed than the caricatures I have been sketching lately. In getting back to learning the violin again, I remember the deliberate grip and delicate balance a violinist must employ to control the sound that comes out […]
This is Ralph, sometimes called Ralphie. He is Felix’s brother. Ralphie is a bit skittish. I’ve never petted Ralphie.
This is Dandelion, also known as Dandy, or just D. She is very active, and sprints about the house with wild abandon. Dandelion is very skinny.
This is Marlo. She is very fluffy. I never get more than 2 feet away from her. She is like a ghost.
This is Chippa. Her original name was Chipmunk since her coloring was like that furry animal. She also goes by Munk. She is solidly built. I’m not sure where she stands in the cat hierarchy here, but she can hold her own.
THIS is GusGus. Unfortunately, I identified Shiba in 3/8 Home Cats as Gussy. Shiba is very boring compared with GusGus. She (Shiba) just hangs out skittishly and will occasionally tolerate a caress if you come to her carefully. GusGus, as mentioned in 3/8 Home Cats, is very vocal, growling when she’s had enough attention, and […]
