A Hummingbird Everyday

Ok, I know this isn't "A Hummingbird Everyday", but they are a big part of my daily life these days. This 2 min. sketch is from one of the many photos I took today. She kinda reminds me of a Flamenco dancer.

Hundreds Of Hummingbirds

I got a hummingbird sketch from Christine Braziel out in Fresno, CA, yesterday. She writes;"I finally took you up on your challenge. I am not good at drawing (probably because I didn't follow along with you all summer) but I have so enjoyed your drawings and your commitment that I thought I would send along my little hummingbird. Thanks for sending all the fantastic drawings.~ Christine"
Thank you Christine. I love your drawing! Now all you have to do is add the wash! :-D

Christine, you also got me inspired to do a hummingbird sketch from my hummer photos today! Thanks again.

Cardinal Drawing and Hummingbird Sketching Challenge

The summer is speeding by! It's raining cats and dogs here and I can hear the hummingbirds outside my studio, just having a ball in it. There's only a few more weeks of Drawing Everyday, so if you plan on submitting a challenge sketch, here's your chance! See two new photos posted here. Choose one pose or a few. The choice is yours.

Cardinal Sketch - Steps 1 & 2

Here's the first two steps of the current challenge drawing. I drew from the
actual object as I like to draw from life as much as possible.

So Many Youngins!

What a crop of hummingbirds we have here this year! I'm really getting excited because I'm renting two telephoto lenses next week so I can shoot my little treasures. What a challenge it will be and what fun! Here's tonight's sketch of one of the many youngsters we have here at the Sandarosa. All you local peps are welcome to come by and see for yourselves. Just give me a call. Don't delay, because they'll only be around for few more weeks.

Another Hummer

Ok, I admit it, I'm obsessed, OK?

Stick Your Neck Out!

Ok, I didn't mean to put anyone on a guilt trip about submitting sketches. Please only do it if you want to, people! Do it for yourself, not for me. I got this email and sketch yesterday from Debbie Simpkins, "I felt terrible that I haven't taken the time to submit a sketch..... been so busy; but who isn't these days? Anyway, here is my 5-minute scribble ." Thanks Debbie. It's a great drawing for only 5 minutes!

Cat Drawing and New Challenge - Cardinal Sketch

I have not been getting much feedback here or people sending in challenge sketches, so the next photo for our current challenge is REALLY SIMPLE! I hope a few of you will try it. Here is my finished cat drawing from last week's challenge photo.

Cat Sketch

Here's the first step of our second current sketching challenge. It took me about 5 minutes. I held the pencil like a wand and tried to block in all the major shapes. Notice I did lightly sketch in those bars as guides. I'll post the finish tomorrow with the next photo for this week's challenge.

Tractor Sketch - Drawing Challenge - August 1 & 2

Yesterday I had a long day. I was on the road to and from Maryland and in a workshop all day and did not sketch. Today I'm making up for it. Here is my drawing for Saturday and Sunday.

This first shot shows steps 1 & 2 of my 6 Step technique.

Here's the tractor drawing with the wash applied. I'll add some splatters of white paint for snow on this drawing later to really finish it.

Hibiscus Flower Sketch With Color

Here's watercolor pigment added to my Hibiscus Flower Drawing from Wednesday. Remember these are all done on regular sketchbook paper.

Hummingbird Drawing - 2 Minute Gesture Sketch

I just finished a bleach soak on all twelve of my hummingbird feeders and I've got dinner in the oven. I just didn't have the energy to get out my watercolors and finish up yesterday's sketch, so here tonight is a two minute gesture drawing of a Lenox hummingbird figurine I own.