The three quarter view
is one of my favorite
perspectives for
portraiture,
her
distinctive
facial features,
eyewear
and earrings captured
in graphite pencil.
HB, 2B and 4B.
J.W.
Author: RogueLines.com
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Three quarter view
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The big cry
This muse provided
a chance to
wonder what
was the source
of his cry,
his fury,
his pain?
and perhaps
laughter soon
followed.Graphite pencil.
J.W.
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San Francisco gal
Today’s inspiration
is a young lady
from San Francisco
sporting delightfully
soft facial tones
and shaved hair.Graphite pencil and graphite wash.
J.W.
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She tells
This muse from
the U.K. reveals
the beauty in
her skin tones
with varying
shades of
skin pigmentation
and eyes that
beg to tell
you more.Charcoal and pencil.
J.W.
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Jamaica
Today’s muse from Jamaica,
with lighting that
highlights his
angular features.Graphite wash and pencil.
J.W.
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Andrew
Meet Andrew,
today’s muse
who sits in
contemplation looking
thru his Elton John
eyewear.Pencil with colored pencil highlights.
J.W.
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Pillow pose
This girl took a break from playing hopscotch with her friends to pose with her favorite pillow.Pencil and charcoal with a light graphite wash.
J.W.
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The Accountant
Meet Michael.
A one-time
rancher from
Colorado, he
affords nice things
as an accountant
though misses his
ranch.Graphite wash.
Charcoal, with a splash
of colored pencil.J.W.
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Curious Eyes
Such an
interesting pose,
demure, with
curious eyes
and a touch of
deep ocean blue
highlights in her
hair.Pencil and
charcoal with
mica blue
pigment.J.W.
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Stories to tell
This muse with his gaunt facial
features surely had
stories to tell.Pencil sketch with graphite wash.
J.W.
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Alicia
This muse,
Ms. Alicia of Australia,
shares
her delightful pose and essence
for capture
…
in
pencil and charcoal.J.W.
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Childs play
This child stopped
long enough to
wonder
why? or what?
before his attention
span moved on
to playInspiring pencil
with an equally
playful watercolor
washJ.W.
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Creative contemplation
This singer songwriter
contemplates
lyrics and harmoniescaptured in pencil,
with charcoal wavesJ.W.
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Washed in graphite
This lovely lady
from Capetown,
South Africa,
posed just long
enough to be
washed in graphite
and finished in pencil.J.W.
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Salty sailor
The bearded man,
a fishing boat captain,
out on the water
every day to
check the crab pots,
slinging salty words
as he listens to classical music.Pencil and charcoal.
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Once discarded, forever blooms
A bouquet of fresh cut
found discarded
along a busy thoroughfare
now given a home
to bloom,
to sketch,
to blend with color
and share.
Seasons greetings!Abstract in pen, watercolors
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Tomcat in pencil
Meet Tom Tom,
aptly named
and true to a cat’s
nature,
he is in charge of his household,
stands on the refrigerator ledge
when door is open
hoping for leftover chicken,
watching birds at the feeder,
and watching Netflix movies
with the humans living in his space.Pencil and charcoal
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Sweet lady
This caricature was drawn
to honor a special friend
who just happens to love
her sweetsCaricature in ink
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When it rains…
Nothing stops Ms. Perseverancenot traffic,
not bullies,
not work,
not excuses,
not rain.Ink and watercolor
VOTE 2020
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Dolly voter
She ponders
getting on her doll-face
placing her bonnet
just so
with a bow
and her finest
red shoes
comfortable of course
and oh,
where is that mask?
and she rummages
in her big pockets
for she
is ready
to stand
as long as it takes
to perform her
civic duty,
to voteAbstract in ink
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The art of seeing
Through one eye,
the reality is abstract
a dose of flora appears,
no particular kind,
with many colors and shapes
and through the other,
she sees satisfaction,
and gratitude
for all that she sees.Ink sketch dotted with watercolor
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The Bassist
The Bassist The inspiration for this piece
took me on a time travel
listening to Mister Gene
performing in northwest DC
and thinking of the times
he stayed
at our home
first, adhering to a
strict diet
and some years later,
the palate expanded
to apple pie
and I can say for me
eating pie was a hit.The Bassist sketch in ink touched lightly with watercolor.
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Mrs. Blum
Doesn’t everyone know a Mrs. Blum?
Perhaps a kindergarten teacher?
Perhaps a quirky lady in the neighborhood with sculptures on her lawn?
Perhaps a detective in a crime novel?
Perhaps a leading scientist on the forefront of breaking the Covid code?
Perhaps someone put together in delightfully unique ways?
Perhaps there is a Mrs. Blum in you?
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Another day in need of flora
with a fine scent of peppermint-lavender
Sharing blue roses
and daffy companions
to lift spirits
in case your local Costco
has sold out
on bottled water and TP
just imagine their
scents of lavender and peppermint
and know
everything will be OK. -
Fresh cut flowers
Fresh cut flowers,
just in time
for the holidays
and sketched
in pen
these daisies,
and roses
will retain
their beauty
and
ambianceInk sketch, watercolor pen
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The Blue Fisher
Blue fisher The blue heron,
a water bird,
stalking his prey,
while standing tall,
in the lean summer grass,
still,
majestic,
leaving the illusion,
he’s at rest,
yet, with his mighty beak
and long neck,
he waits for an
unassuming fish.Colored pencil sketch with touches of watercolor.
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Musorama
Light and fun
this twisted
musical
trio
of keys,
congas
and
bango,
sing the
key of
whatever key
you need.Acrylic paint
on paper mache’ -
The Checkup
This P.A.
readies her patients
with a surprise OH…
and then
comes the
stethoscope.
Charcoal and pencil on tonal paper. -
Big Red
Waiting patiently for his mate
with time to capture a pose,
the rest left to my imagination.Charcoal and colored pencil on grey tonal paper.
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Tulips
A field of tulips
at peak bloom
in front of the US Capitol
in Washington, DC
begged to be painted. -
Orchids on display
Orchids
from all over
the world
on display
at the National
Portrait Gallery
in
Washington, DC,
a must see.Two
orchids
captured
in ink. -
Bloomin Lady
A distinctive lady
passes through
Union Station in
Washington, DC
and a quick sketch
was born,
fallen blooms
moments past their
peak were
collected,
and this Bloomin’
Lady revealed
her Springtime charm.Mixed media.
Pencil. Ink. Fallen tree blossoms. Paint. -
The Healer
This gentle,
caring
lady
devotes her life
to healing
others
through
acupuncture
and kind deeds.She took on the glow
of an angel as I
painted her portrait.
Which came as no surprise!Read her amazing
story of grit and
courage.Mixed media: Charcoal, Ink, Paint
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Artisan vase, Santiago de Cuba
Our trip to Cuba
was filled
with wandering,
and marvel at
the beautiful
coastline,
untouched,
natural in beauty,
and gratitude
for the
people,
the artisans
we met,
their art,
clay vases
they accented
with paint
and thin rope
and any other
scarce material
to be found.This vase
discovered
at an outdoor
market in
Santiago de Cuba,
is honored doubly
back in the States,
in colored pencil.Read more
on our travels
through Cuba. -
Determination
This lady wore determination
in her eyes,
and softness
in her heart,
a pleasure to
draw.Charcoal.
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St. Paddy Day Bouquet
Cut
flowers
detailed in ink
grew into
a St. Paddy’s day
bouquet
washed in
watercolor. -
Song bird
This mixed media
began with
delicate ink markings
and then
transformed by
watercolors,
aiming to honor
the
song birds
and the
coming of
spring. -
The Eye of her Tiger
Lady Jill
styles her unstoppable
spirit
—
a capacity for
exercise,
laughter,
play,
that has
no
boundaries
—
and this
pencil
portrait
drawing
with a hint
of colored pencil
aims to
capture
the Eye
of her Tiger. -
Pete
From my archives
this charcoal
portrait
attempted
to capture the
soul of
this kind,
gentle
man. -
Nancy sings
This well-known
high-energy
singer,
Nancy Heinz,
gets her
audience
onto the
dance floor
…where the
dance…
lasts the night.Originally planned
as a portrait in pencil,
an ink contour
appeared
on my paper,
then
whimsical
took over. -
Guitar Joe
One of my
earlier works,
1995,
pencil and charcoal,
of Guitar Joe,
thinking
about…
guitar pics,
chords,
lead lines,
rhythm,
harmonies,
the next tune
…
and maybe
coffee. -
I’m just fine, thank you
A
Siamese,
named
Earl Grey,
found his way,
up a tree,
in mere seconds,
perfectly content,
with no
intention of
leaving his
perch,
watching the birds
and
the frantic
rescue mission
unfold below.Drawing in colored pencil.
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Ms Beth
Pencil with
colored pencil
accents
captures
the essence of
a sweet childhood friend.
Her smile,
contagious,
attracts
more
smiles to
all she meets. -
Singer Songwriter Marlon
Charcoal,
pencil,
and
colored
pencil
accents
form a sepia hue,
featuring
the
high energy,
huge heart,
and
unstoppable
passion
of this
extraordinary singer
and songwriter,
Marlon Lorenzo Jackson -
Biker chic
In case there
was any doubt
how a biker
chic
(bicyclist)
sets
a style,
it’s all
about the
earrings.Ms. Barbara.
Colored pencil.
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Ms. Sylvia
This lady
gave me the chance
to ponder smiles,
how a single
smile can brighten
a day,
how some people
give smiles
freely,
naturally,
others,
occasionally,
and I smile
just thinking
about her
generous gift,
her sweet spot.Drawing in colored pencil
and charcoal -
Guitar Slingin’ Slim
This pencil
rendering
features
Detroit Slim,
strummin’
that thang.Be sure to
catch
a listen
to this
SNL closing theme. -
Ms. Debora
Celebrating each day
with a smile,
a warm embrace,
she finds brightness,
lightness,
by giving,
both back and forward,
and doesn’t everyone
need a Ms. Debora
in their life? -
Strummin’
The musician
played guitar,
lost in the rhythms
and lead licks
while nearby,
the moment
came alive
on paper,
strumming lines,
loose,
fast,
pure folly,
whimsical,
with no sense
of what might
appear. -
A new day
A long draw
of fresh
coffee
awakens
gently,
a deep inhale,
infuses calm, and
eyes
close,
softly,
for a moment
as senses fill,
smiling,
the blank
canvas
of a new
day begins. -
Ruby
This lady
looked back
at me
in shades of
black n white,
but then
with
a splash
of lip gloss,
she
became
Ruby. -
Tulip Two Lips
This tulip
grew from
a powerful
seedling
with muscular
branches,
and hand-like
leaves,
and then
she looked at me
and laughed,
for she had
grown two lips
and she sang and
smiled. -
Destination unknown
A single drink,
led to…
an opening,
a new thought,
a changed
direction,
and then came
a collage,
some lace,
and whatever
could be found,
not knowing
an ending,
a destination,
it didn’t matter.
That drink,
satisfied,
a thirst. -
Lucille
What I love
about portrait
drawing,
is seeing
the person
in ways
I would have
likely missed,
and that twinkle,
in her eye,
is oh so
honestly.Drawing in colored pencil
and charcoal -
Sweet Angie
Sweet Angie,
a beautiful lady,
sat next to me,
ringing in the
New Year,
and it is the
simple sweetness,
in her eyes,
in her heart,
that I hoped
to capture.
Ink, colored pencil, metallic paint.
Ms. Maria,
Pose captured
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