Rogue Lines

Tag: Sketches

  • The (graphite) White Tiger

    The (graphite) White Tiger

    Indian film actor Adarsh Gourav
    stars in The White Tiger,
    and his acting was so brilliant
    he became
    my muse for this sketch.

    2B, 5B, 6B
    and dry graphite wash
    just because.

    J.W.

  • Smile

    Smile

    Her smile
    is so uplifting
    it creates a
    surround-sound
    of happy.

    Graphite & charcoal
    with highlights in
    colored pencil.

    J.W.

     

  • Infant eyes

    Infant eyes

    This adorable
    infant 
    was just too
    captivating  –
    a must draw.

    Pencils H, B,
    2B and 4B.

    J.W.

     

  • The cigar

    The cigar

    This illustration
    inspired by
    a delightful
    Belgian, savoring
    his cigar.

    Graphite pencil.
    H and 4B

    J.W.

  • Three quarter view

    Three quarter view

    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.

  • Jamaica

    Jamaica

    Today’s muse from Jamaica,
    with lighting that
    highlights his
    angular features.

    Graphite wash and pencil.

    J.W.

  • Stories to tell

    Stories to tell

    This muse with his gaunt facial
    features surely had
    stories to tell.

    Pencil sketch with graphite wash.

    J.W.

  • Once discarded, forever blooms

    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
    J.W. 12/2020

  • When it rains…

    When it rains…

    Nothing stops Ms. Perseverance

    not traffic,
    not bullies,
    not work,
    not excuses,
    not rain.

    Ink and watercolor

    VOTE 2020

  • Fresh cut flowers

    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
    ambiance

    Ink sketch, watercolor pen

  • Bloomin Lady

    Bloomin Lady

    20190408_183215A 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.

  • Nancy sings

    Nancy sings

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    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.

     

  • Biker chic

    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.

  • Ms. Sylvia

    Ms. Sylvia

    sylviatake2This 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

  • Ms. Debora

    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?

  • A new day

    A new day

    drinkcoffee_featuredA 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

    Ruby

    ruby_featuredThis lady
    looked back
    at me
    in shades of
    black n white,
    but then
    with
    a splash
    of lip gloss,
    she
    became
    Ruby.

  • Lucille

    Lucille

    Lucytake2What 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

    angie_featuredSweet 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.

  • Orchid speaking

    Orchid speaking

    orchids_featuredThese orchids,
    on display,
    bloomed,
    again,
    this time on paper,
    from a single line,
    then more,
    and finished
    with a splash of color.

  • The Feeding

    The Feeding

    Four inches of snow,
    and the birds
    are hungry,
    making a perch
    at the feeders
    standing room
    only.

  • Wild thing

    Wild thing

    This creature appeared one day,
    invited by my imagination,
    who was out to play,
    then
    a single line
    dabbed in watercolor,
    and a wild thing was born.

  • House of Women

    House of Women

    The House of Women,
    the voice
    of compassion,
    reason,
    truth,
    empathy,
    caring,
    and the
    ship of
    leaders.

  • Ted

    Ted

    Sitting patiently,
    looking on,
    cuddly,
    so I agreed
    to capture,
    in my way,
    on paper.

  • Mates for life

    Mates for life

    The male cardinal,
    feeds,
    then feeds his mate,
    and she in turn,
    does the same,
    as they should,
    they are mates,
    for life.

  • A vase of flora

    A vase of flora

    A vase,
    filled with lilies,
    carnations,
    and tips,
    dipped in blues,
    and greens,
    a line drawing,
    vivid contrasts,
    with a dollop
    of watercolor,
    accent,
    bring to focus,
    the spectacular blooms

  • Silver lining

    Silver lining

    A red carnation,
    posed. I grabbed a notebook,
    and a pen,
    a single line
    later, my carnation,
    bloomed, wearing silver.