Son and Father at Eye Doctor Appointment

I correctly rendered the relative sizes of the two figures in the sketch below. The outlines were sketched, for the most part, as blind drawings.

Large Man Waiting for Tests

I was the only other person in the waiting room. It was early, and there seemed to be enough time to draw at a leisurely pace. At first, the man’s arm was above his head. That didn’t last long. I finished the sketch with the more relaxed pose you see below. I had a chance […]

Waiting Room View of Blood Pressure Test

I decided to do an environmental portrait today, instead of a figure study. Although the subject is the most insignificant figure in this sketch, everyone is waiting to be where that person is seated.

Waiting Amongst the Halloween Decorations

Some organizations spruce up their waiting rooms during the holiday season. Halloween is an under appreciated holiday in that regard.

Young Woman with her Hair Messed Up Waiting for Her Car

This young lady’s hair was hanging over her face. I imagine this was very comfortable, since she seemed relaxed in her preoccupation.  Waiting is better when one is relaxed.

Two Guys Waiting for Their Cars at the Dealer

I’ve been doing most of my waiting in waiting rooms in the medical setting. Of course there are other kinds of waiting areas: those for transportation (i.e., airports, train stations); those for products (mainly lines, for tickets, new product releases, etc.); and for services (which may include lines and seating areas, such as the Department of Motor […]

Extreme Waiting

Extreme waiting happens sometimes within the deep waiting time period. After all the information is given, questioned and reiterated, those in charge make decisions and you both discuss it and give the okay. Then the deed is done behind closed doors. This is where extreme waiting takes place.

Deep Waiting: Beyond the Waiting Room

There is a harshness to deep waiting. Note the grating sense of light reflected from the sketch below. I photographed this entry of my sketch book under hospital lighting. I am past the waiting room and directly interact with the business of the medical center here. Here I provide all the information I think may […]