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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

More Portraits and one Plein Air at Starbucks Drawing this Week


Sketchbook Skool is something so special that even when you are not in class, when you are between semesters, you are involved with the group of students in Facebook "playground" and are continually stimulated and inspired by the art of so many awesome artists that you are compelled to continue drawing. And we all know that practice, practice, practice pays off, right?


I do believe that this last week of drawing where I pushed myself to draw 100 portraits, a self inflicted goal, shows that practice pays off.


I loved doing each one of these, some using paint (water colors), some with brush pens, and many
with colored pencils, but all started in ink.


I love the black and white and some color effect too!


This group of artists is full of humor, you can hear the laughter out the door. Our teachers can be pretty humorous too sometimes. As is Danny Gregory in the photo he offered up of himself to draw.


There are probably way more women in the group, but the guys are nice too.


When I got to portrait #99 and #100 I wanted something extra special, and I didn't want to hurt any students feelings so I chose to honor the memory of my dearest friend, Patty, by drawing her and her husband Bob from a photo I had of them. Maybe you can read the story I wrote on the page. It took me a while to realize that tears were streaming down my cheeks while I was drawing and writing this.
My dear friend will be gone one year at the end of this month. It was on this day in 2013 (July 1) that she learned she had lung cancer. She was gone on July 31. I miss her more than words can tell.



One of the students asked me what I would do after I reached #100. I said I guessed I'd keep going, at least until second semester starts on July 4th.



And so I have ... I may do one more today ... and one tomorrow ... and then SKOOL begins. It's not too late to sign up for semester ONE or TWO. I cannot recommend it highly enough. The teachers are great, helpful, friendly, generous with knowledge and sharing. The students are teachers too with all the same  qualifications mentioned about the faculty.
My life has been enriched beyond words by signing up for these classes. Six weeks, six teachers, and 2000 classmates to play with in the playground. (Facebook page) check out SketchbookSkool.com and see for yourself.



I still do some of these out in public drawings when I can too.

Have a creative week!
 
Happy Paint Party Friday!
 
Thanks for stopping by to see my art. If you missed the last few weeks scroll down a few posts for more portraits!

20 comments:

  1. I love every single one of these and hearing how much you enjoy doing them

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  2. i know i've commented before how much i love your "faces"...it's been a joy seeing them all.

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  3. Oh my these are so fabulous and the one of Patty touched me...a real hear breaker. I hope it was cathartic to get her down on the page with this new group of amazing paintings...all so unique and full of personality!

    Hugs Giggles

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    1. Thanks Sharon, I know you feel it. It just seemed the right thing to do!

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  4. A wonderful body of work. Your growing as an artist the more you do. Proud of you my friend!!!!

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    1. Thanks Cris, means a lot to me to hear you say this!

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  5. Your collection of portraits is just amazing! All that practice has really improved your work. I was touched reading your page about Patty and it is difficult to lose someone so close, and even after a year I'm sure you miss her just as much. Enjoy the holiday!

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    1. Thank you Joan. Yes I miss Patty every single day.

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  6. wonderful collection of portraits Lynn!

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  7. It's so obvious how much you are enjoying your sketchbook skool class Lynn-the enthusiasm is there is your words and all your portraits. I'm so sorry about Patty-I read your words and it must be so difficult after spending your whole lives together.

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  8. oh my gosh Lynne you are such a talent, your work is amazing and your dedication,
    I am so sorry for your loss,
    take care my friend,

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  9. You are so prolific, Lynn! And your portrait sketches are wonderful! :)

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  10. I love these portraits you are doing lately, Lynn. The fisherwoman is my favorite since I myself am a fisherwoman. I remember when you lost your friend. It was 3 months later that I lost my soulmate of 56 years. Tears still fall at times and like yours, sometimes onto the art or near it.

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  11. WOW. You always do amazing characters, but these are some of my favorites! That selfie is a stunner! So impressed with all of these!

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    1. 100 portraits in a week!? You are amazing, as is the work. My favourite is the second last one- she is so pleased with herself:) And to be drawn too I think.. Actually I also love the sisters and the art makers...maybe Iove them ALL!

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    2. Lorik, I did these 100 portraits in a little under one month!

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  12. I love your phrase "self inflicted goal"! Sounds like some kind of crazy torture! Wonderful work - and you have certainly grown as an artist - and isn't that the most important part? That is really why I continue my daily painting. I have seen so much progress, that I don't want it to stop! Keep up the good work!

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  13. You have really worked hard, Lynn, with your projects. I think it gives you more and more energy when you work hard. It gives then progress and evolution too! You have done great work

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  14. Absolutely lovely! I love all the details in the portraits. I really enjoyed all the writing on the pieces, truly lovely! The personalities of each piece truly shine through. Great work!

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  15. As always, these are wonderful! I love all the different backgrounds you give them, too. I love the public drawing at Starbucks! I see the influence of all the other work you've been doing!

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Thanks for leaving your comments as I love hearing from you. Your words of encouragement are why I continue to draw!