This brass lamp came from OKC to Lawrence at Christmas time 2003 when Grandma & Grandpa came to the Rawhide house. I think maybe it came from Colorado before that; or was it Springfield in the mid 1980's? Everything and everyone has a story to tell... A nice subject for a quick sketch before we head home for the evening at the end of a busy day.
The view along the side deck looking the direction of the road on up the mountain. This is the cabin we spent some time in at the end of August. This is the south side- the view of the valley is from the west deck. Well, actually I would say that the "south" deck was actually oriented a more like south west. Matthew is grilling the kabobs that were a great hit. Much more so than this drawing I suppose, which was done with a half worn out Sharpie on what is a linen like paper given to me by MGH's brother-in-law.
Drawn a month ago on 8/22/14. Tennessee and North Carolina can be seen from this deck. The Blue Ridge Mountains of N. Georgia in the evening sun. We had a nice time for a couple nights here with the kids. It was a very relaxing sort of vacation, with lots of good vittles. Thanks guys. This is way north Georgia.
If you do not have a pencil & paper in your hand, how much are you really learning about drawing; or about the subject in front of you? Of course it is possible and even necessary to make some observations that greatly improve your drawing even if you don't produce a drawing, but it seems a lot more productive when a drawing results. Something this particular day inspired me to do this drawing- and it worked out. That makes it fun. This was done with the Generals flat lead pencil. Our house is just across Bonanza Street from this large old tree.
