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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Last Week of Second Semester at Sketchbook Skool


I did one more painting for Cathy Johnson's class. These are the redwood trees in our back yard. The lesson was to mix paint to make different greens, I think I did more mixing of browns and yellows!
This started with a pencil sketch, something I don't normally do.


Liz Steel was the teacher in this the sixth week and final week of SBS for now. I believe a third semester will begin sometime in October TBA. Liz is obsessed with tea and drawing tea cups. She is also an architect and gave us great tips on how to draw thumb nail sketches first before starting a larger project. You'll see that further down here. I drew Liz while she spoke about her art journals (over 100 she's filled in the past seven years) on her teaching video.


I posted more fine china last week I'd done before her class started. This week I drew these "Toby Jugs" that my mother collected and I acquired after her death. They have wonderful expressions. I was able to get a "portrait" into a cup!



Then I started using her architect design model of thumb nail sketches before drawing this Lenox china box of my mothers too. I drew the little University of California mascot bear that resides inside it that was hers too. She went there one year before the Great Depression caused her to have to quit and go to work.


Finally, Liz had us drawing buildings and I went outside and drew my house again from a new angle this time. It really did help to do the thumb nails first.



Lastly I have started my next travel journal. It's fun getting ready. I can't say exactly when I'll be gone, but hopefully I'll be able to stay in touch and you won't even notice!

An update on the Barn Owl we rescued a week or so ago: DH called the Wild Life Center and learned that the owl was doing really well, had gained weight and they thought that this coming week she would be released back into the wild.

Have a creative week. I'll be posting on Paint Party Friday. Be sure to visit the other wonderful artists there via the icon on my side bar. Also come see us at Paper, Paint, Pencils & Pens and join in the fun of drawing to a new theme every two weeks. Tomorrow or the next day we start drawing SELFIES!!!
That should be fun.

19 comments:

  1. Well done Lynn, you have had a really creative week. Love the drawing you did from Liz's class of your house and the thumbnails. Good news on the owl, it must be nice to know you played your part in it's rescue and return to the wild.

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    1. Thanks Ann. And yes, it does feel good. I am sure glad we were there when we were and did what we did!

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  2. Your week has been so creative. Can't wait to see your travel sketches. Anticipation is a good part of travel. Bon voyage.

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    1. Lisa, I so agree the planning is a huge part of the adventure! This is a dream trip that's been in the making for a very long time. And I'm savor in every aspect of it!

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  3. Great sketches from school. Maybe we will be crossing paths. I will be traveling a bit soon too. I get excited when I pull out my passport. lol

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    1. Joan email me, let's see if that could happen! I'd love to draw with you!

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  4. Happy PPF! Wonderful works! TrulY lovely!

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  5. I just love your work - such fun and so inspiring!!
    Happy PPF :)
    no. 24

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  6. Great sketches Lynn and have fun on your next travelling adventures. Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  7. I always love the energy in your drawings... my favourite is your house:)

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  8. These are all wonderful. I really like the red wood trees. Where ever you go on your travels have a wonderful time.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  9. Lynn, wonderful work in skool :) I need to take a class to help me with my buildings. I especially like your sketch of the back pack. Thanks for sharing your work.
    xo Tam
    Happy Paint Party Friday!

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  10. So much here. Love the back pack and passport. Your house is well done too. All great sketches and I recognized Liz from your sketch too. Happy to hear about the owl doing better.

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  11. Gosh you've been busy. Were you this busy at real school?

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    1. Polly, that is a funny question. It's been many years since I was in "Real School", and then again what is UNREAL about Sketchbook Skool? It is REAL to me!

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  12. What wonderful paintings! You are so amazing. I love how your personality shines through your artwork. I am a HUGE fan. (grin)

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  13. Wonderful work Lynn and my favourite is the backpack ready for your travels... Have a nice holiday!

    Hugs Giggles

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  14. Wonderful sketches, Lynn. I was sorry not to join in this semester. But October is just around the corner. Have wonderful adventures in your travels.

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  15. can't wait to see sketches of your travels!!

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