More Sketches for #194

I have sketched a little more here in Albuquerque.  Sketching time is hard to come by here. (A good excuse??) We spend time visiting Gene's Mom and family.  Plus trying to visit the old "haunts".  I haven't even called my old airline buddies.  Yikes!  And ... we leave tomorrow.  Where does the time go?  Sigh.

Number 2, something you see outside.  Out our hotel room window, in the large sketchbook with a Pilot Ball Point Pen.

Number 3, key chain.  Micron 03 pen

Number 4, tree part and Number 5, leaves.  Micron 03 pen.

Hopefully I will get some beautiful photos of the changing leaves up north.  We are going back through Angel Fire and see what happens.  We will be back in Texas very soon now.

Hunting for #194

I have been Scavenger Hunting since the summer of 2006.  That doesn't seem possible, does it?  There hasn't been much change in my sketching style that you can see, but I see quite a bit of difference.  I sketch faster, easier and can sketch more acurately (when I focus and try) than I could in the beginning.  One of the best hints I had in sketching was from Susan Carlin.  She told me she sees the end of her pencil like cross hairs and to use the imaginary perpendicular and horizontal lines to line up your objects.  She does wonderful portraits and has perfected lining up eyes, noses, mouths, etc.  Thanks, Susan!

By the way, Susan recently moved to a larger gallery/studio space in La Villita in San Antonio.  It is near her previous location,  but much larger and with great amenities.  Check it out when you visit San Antonio.  Susan is a great artist and good friend.   She gives workshops that are so much fun.  She is very sharing with her information and paints on-line (usually Wednesdays) so you can see her in action.

We have not had internet for a couple of days and I sketched last night and as usual it fit in the current Hunt 194.

Number 1, something you find inside - Gene's backpack for his computer.  This took about 15 minutes with a regular ball point pen, Pilot, in the large letter size sketchbook.

On-line Interview

Exciting News!



I was very pleased to be interviewed by Carla McElhaney for her E-Zine for October.  Carla is an amazing pianist and does so much in her creative life.  Carla is a creative passion coach in addition to her musical career.  The E-Zine has articles and advice to help us stay on track with our goals whether your interest is music, visual arts,  or business. 

You can read my interview and check out the other great articles on Carla's blog.  You can subscribe to her E-Zine newsletter and keep up with the latest news and inspiration.

I have posted about the Revel Music before.  The Revels are with Carla and Joel Becktell.   (This post has a very short clip.)We have known Joel for several years and have really enjoyed going to the Revels and learning more about classical music in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.  If you have not been to one of the Revels, you should attend one (or more) this season.  It is so much fun.  We will see you there.  The next Revel is  October 22, House concert, and then at the Northwest Hills Methodist Church, October 23.  Get your tickets on-line.

Let me know what you think.  Carla and Joel are inspiring and so knowledgeable.  Thank you Carla, for the interview!