Teatime sketches

[Triduana]

I'm trying something new because I'm still in an artistic slump at the moment. I'll be doing a lot of work outdoors this summer, so I've decided that every time I have a tea break, I'm going to draw something. No theme, just something I can see whenever I stop. It will mostly be nature but I'll do other things too. It will be mostly in ball point as that's what I use at work. It might be on a sketch book, it might be on scrap paper.

Here's today's. I drew a willow twig, a spruce plantation and the outline of a road sign, on the back of an old map. The light isn't great where I'm staying.

Thanks for looking.

 

[CaliAnn]

I think that's an excellent idea! I love the spontaneity of this drawing. Can't wait to see more from you!

 

[Enyaw]

Kay, the idea is a good one and your first has a lot of suggested detail which makes it a great little sketch.

 

[Donna T]

Teatime Sketches is an excellent idea, Kay! I hope sketching with help put your slump behind you. The willow twig is a beautiful study - you are already off to a good start!

 

[Terri]

Doing "Teatime sketches" is a brilliant idea. No pressure, a casual time limit, but you're making marks and creating something. I love your willow twig, and your scribbled notes.

I agree with Donna: you're off to a good start!

 

[Triduana]

Many thanks CaliAnn, Wayne, Donna and Terri. Hopefully I can keep this going.

 

[Triduana]

A quick one today as I was very busy. My paper was attached to a clipboard, which is why the turbine is a bit unbalanced!

 

[Terri]

I love it - the turbine isn't bothering me a bit. I love this little scene, and can envision it outdoors easily!

So few elements, yet you've offered up a complete drawing.

 

[snoball]

The first sketch is great, the turbine is great but that little willow twig is special. Very good.

 

[Donna T]

Nice one! I don’t think you’re going to have trouble finding subject matter. It’s everywhere!

 

[Triduana]

Thanks Terri. All the different parts of the scene were in different places. I'm glad you like it.

Thanks for looking in Snoball. I enjoyed drawing the twig. I have a thing about trees.

Thank you Donna. You're right, there are things to draw everywhere, once you start looking!

 

[laika]

Great idea, Kay, and I like what I'm seeing thus far!
"Teatime" caught my eye as I sit at the computer sipping the sugar water that we in the SE US refer to as Sweet Tea I've been experimenting with cardamom in my hot morning tea.

 

[Artyczar]

Wonderful plan! I love these, especially the windmill. Keep it up. I'm already inspired because I have a LOT of slumps. Ha.

 

[Triduana]

Thanks Lamar! I just like plain old black tea with milk. Although my 'tea breaks' at work are usually just coffee out of a flask, or water

Thanks for looking in, Ayin, I'm glad you are inspired.

 

[Jo Castillo]

Great idea and lovely sketches.

 

[Triduana]

Thank you Jo.

 

[moscatel]

Triduana, wonderful idea! Also, beautiful sketches.

 

[Triduana]

Many thanks Moscatel!

I had one left to post from last week but I've left it at work. I'll try and keep my new habit going over the weekend and into next week though!

 

[Triduana]

Here's the one from the end of last week. I had planned on stopping again to add some plants around this old broken fence, but I was just too busy.

And a quick one from today of a peace lily, as I sit in the office by myself

 

[Artyczar]

Those are really good, even for not having much time.