Terra Cotta Roof

I found this entry made on February 24, 2017 from one of my finished sketchbooks.  This must have been made using the Platinum Carbon Ink Pen because of the very fine lines.  Note the visual color reminders entered on the upper right corner.  I guess I was planning to watercolor the terra cotta roof tiles.

Thumbnail sketch

Drawing big scale isn't in my comfort zone and yet I've been trying to make it happen.  I must say, I'm just as happy with some nice looking small art sketches I made in the past.  However, something happened along the way that made me want to upscale the size of my sketches.  I guess seeing bigger size work from others is just too inviting not to try.    

There are advantages to doing smaller sketches: 

1.  Working in a smaller scale isn't as intimidating.
2.  Working with details is easier because it is smaller in size.
3.  Finishing the work is faster.  Well, maybe.

Anyway, I think I know what to do next.  Here's a small sketch I did today.  It's small, it may even qualify as a thumbnail sketch!

  

A Monday Sketch in Port Chester, NY

After filling my car with gas at a station in Port Chester, I drove by this interesting building along Grace Church Street.  Diagonally across from it is the Fire Engine Station and an open parking spot.  Perfect for sketching!  Once I got most of the lines, I went home and added more details and watercolor.  You'll see the paper buckling in many areas because I really went to town with applying watercolor!  

Stone Church

I love the architecture of the St.Roch Church in Greenwich, CT.  At each visit, the urge of making a sketch becomes a constant reminder.  This morning, I made it happen and here's the result.  Color added later at home.  

Direct ink lines (no pencil) thus the stray lines.  Still playing with the Daniel Smith Watercolor Essentials Set.  Pilot Custom Heritage 912 with De Atramentis Document Black Ink.

Village of Tarrytown, NY

Yesterday afternoon, I took a short drive that led me at the intersection of No.Broadway and Main Street in Tarrytown, NY. 
Luckily, I was able to park at the head of the off-street parking spaces right on No.Broadway!

The unobstructed view was fantastic up until this pickup truck pulled in front of my spot with its flashing blinkers.  Suffice it to say, it sat there long enough to be included in my sketch.  And that turned out to be a good thing!  

Apartment room scene

Across from where I sat on a couch last night was this scene of the dining area.  Don't know but I might have sketched it once before.

Sailor Fude de Mannen with Higgins Eternal Permanent Black Ink.

Strathmore Toned Tan Sketch Paper 5.5 in x 8.5 in. 80lb.

Brunch!

Breakfast they say is the most important meal of the day.  Also, no food two hours before the morning yoga class.  Well, a compromise -  half of a banana would tie me over and prevent me from passing out in class.  Two hours later, I ordered lunch at DIG INN, picked the same table for two at the front corner, exactly where I sat and made the tiny people sketches last week.  This time though, I sat facing the other way.  The indoor plant looked like it would make for a good sketch but this lunch bowl I barely touched was calling my attention.  Okay, it would be the sketch of the day!  Watercolor added once I got home.

TWSBI Diamond 580 with De Atramentis Document Brown Ink.
Strathmore Toned Tan Sketch Paper 5.5 in x 8.5 in. 80lb.