This quick ink sketch from the corner of A1A and Atlantic Ave in Delray Beach, Florida.
Tag: Ink
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Watertaxi Stop Number 5
This sketch grew from a Fort Lauderdale water Taxi ride, specifically stop #5 in Las Olas. Ink sketch with ink wash.
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Fishing off the Malecon in Havana, Cuba
While touring Havana we were mesmerized by the local fisherman jockeying for position along the Malecon as swarms of fish drew their attention and hooks. Ink sketch and watercolor.
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Arch of Titus – Rome, Italy
Sketched from a photo and wouldn’t it be grande to have the opportunity to sketch this on site! Ink and ink wash.
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A scene from Quebec City
Using a reference photo, this ink drawing with ink wash captures a whimsical energy.
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Medieval Street
Medieval Street in Macron, France – drawn from a reference photo that made for interesting detail work. Ink framework followed by colored ink wash and shadowing.
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The Colonia Guell in Barcelona
Part of my urban/landscape series this was a practice in cross hatching – until a shortage of patience took over leaving the landscape with its own unique energy! Ink sketch with subtle Tombow wash.
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Valiasr St in Tehran
Ink sketch of urban setting in Tehran, Iran as part of a virtual practice. Slight ink wash with Tombow to enhance depth.
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Folds, textures and shadows
More from my series of quick sketches in ink, committing to the contours and fascinated by the folds, textures and shadows in my Muse’s headscarf. Thanks for visiting!
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The gaze
Her headscarf which added volume and interesting lines around her face along with her gaze, soft yet curious, were the draw for this muse. Loose lines, fast, some bold, some subtle in ink and washed with a water brush.
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Singer performer
I’m enjoying a phase of drawing in ink, committing to lines, not overthinking, quick sketches and delighting in my muse and his extraordinary talents. Ink with ink wash for shading.
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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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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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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
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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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St. Paddy Day Bouquet
Cut
flowers
detailed in ink
grew into
a St. Paddy’s day
bouquet
washed in
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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
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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.
Ms. Maria,
Pose captured
Rogue Lines 