Over the past several days I have been using just black and white ink in this Field Notes memo book, along with a bit of Lexington gray ink in a brush pen. Easy for spur-of-the-moment sketches on-the-go.
This is a new friend, Heather, who sat in front of us Wednesday night. Her name is also my favorite flower. Bill used to buy me heather each spring, and I tried to grow it once. Probably too hot to grow in central Texas.
This vineyard shrub grows behind our cabin -- not sure what it is. I drew this sprig as Bill drove us to College Station in a very bumpy truck ride. I was returning an unneeded router to Best Buy.
And this is from this morning in church . . . We usually sit near the back, so I see the back of people's heads. Easier than drawing their faces!
Black and white sketch of your pens - very impressive. "You never know how strong you can be until being strong is the only option you have." That is some serious talk right there Vicky.
ReplyDeleteThat particular quote came from a novel I just finished reading about pioneers in the Kentucky wilderness. I jotted it on the page before the sermon notes and sketches were added the next day --- funny how it all seemed to fit together!
ReplyDeleteThe bible verse stuff is kind of creepy.
ReplyDeleteSince when is being set free from what holds us back creepy?
DeleteSome may say serendipity. I say that it's the hand of God.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! I love it when the Lord works things out like that.
DeleteHi, Vicky!
ReplyDeleteWhen you live close to God, everything fits together ... Love the quotes, but sketches too! How did you do the black (deep shades) on the leaves? Is it brush or marker? It looks great!
I've been using a Kuretake brush pen filled with Noodler's Lexington gray ink, but I think the leaves were painted with a mix of burnt umber and indanthrone blue watercolor. Whatever I had handy at the time!
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