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Yes, I did sketch yesterday - i just didn't post...
It was a wonderfully sunny day, and I did spend some time sketching people sitting outside having dinner. Apart from enjoying the drawing time, one of the ladies I sketched came over and we got to talk. So: a beautifuly spring day, time for art and making new friends the same time - what more can you ask for!

Number 16 in my '30 Days of Daily Sketching' challenge!

I still need some good ideas for what to sketch in the next two weeks!
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Daisy - some quck sketches

Some of you might remember Daisy, my sister's dog.
Today she was my - not really willing - subject for some very (!) quick sketches. She was watching the kids play, and couldn't hold still for more than a few seconds. So for me these sketches were all about overservation and memory... and not expecting too much from such a quick drawing session.

Number 15 in my '30 Days of Daily Sketching' challenge - halfway through my challenge!

I still need some good ideas for what to sketch in the next two weeks!
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La Cafetière

When it comes to coffee I just love my Nespresso machine - but sometimes I prefer the Cafetière or French Press. Different kind of coffee, and definitely a great subject to draw...

Number 14 in my '30 Days of Daily Sketching' challenge.

I still need some good ideas for what to sketch in the next two weeks!
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Memories of Majorca

Today's sketch was inspired by a photo I took on Majorca - bringing back memories of warm sun and strolls on the beach...
Number 13 in my '30 Days of Daily Sketching' challenge.

I still need some good ideas for what to sketch in the next two weeks!
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More Movie Sketches

Because I enjoyed drawing faces from a movie yesterday - I did the same today for my 12th sketch in my '30 Days of Daily Sketching' challenge.

The first face was done by drawing the contours blind, that is not looking at the sketch but only at the subject. Not surprisingly the result is quite... strange. I guess I could pretend I wanted to draw a caricature of the actor... ? For the two smaller ones I also tried to keep my eyes on the screen but allowed myself to peek at the sketch and adjust the drawings.

I still need some good ideas for what to sketch in the next 18 days!
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Movie Sketches

Day 11 of my '30 Days of Daily Sketching' challenge - trying to draw faces while watching a movie.
Of course I was drawing the actors, but they were not too helpful and insisted on moving... So don't expect to recognize anybody...

I still need some good ideas for what to sketch in the next 19 days!
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Easter Bloom

First of all: Happy Easter!

These lovely flowers just begged to be sketched for my 10th piece in the  '30 Days of Daily Sketching' challenge.
Another experiment regarding the approach - I started out with watercolors and then added some lines with colored pencils and a bit of pen lines.

One third of my challenge is already done! - Now I need some good ideas for what to sketch for the next two thirds!
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On the Move

Inspiration taken from a photo as it's been raining cats and dogs all day. Day 9 of my '30 Days of Daily Sketching' challenge is practicing people on the move.

I need some good ideas for what to sketch next - let me know by commenting here or on Facebook at facebook.com/regulascheifeleart.

Reading?

It's already Day 8 of my '30 Days of Daily Sketching' challenge. It's Good Friday and we've been busy preparing for Easter - baking and coloring eggs.

So today again a quick sketch - brown pen and watercolor wash, which seems to be my favorit way of sketching so far.
I sketched one of my nieces, but as she got up too soon it does not really resemble her. I liked the pose, but in reality she was not reading but looking at her iPod... still, nice pose!

I need some good ideas for what to sketch next - let me know by commenting here or on Facebook at facebook.com/regulascheifeleart.

Cupcakes

My '30 Days of Daily Sketching' challenge is about learning, getting to know my drawing tools better and finding 'my style' in sketching.

Today's sketch definitely fit that bill. I learned that
a) I can't expect a good result when I'm half asleep
b) using a lot of different colored pens for the line drawing does not suit me - I don't like the look of it
c) I can try and save a sketch by using watercolor and even colored pencils on top, but it will only get me so far...

I guess I really need a good idea for what to sketch next - let me know by commenting here or on Facebook at facebook.com/regulascheifeleart.

Asheville Musicians

I was struggling with inspiration today... but finally just sat down deciding to 'just start - NOW'!
So I looked at a photo taken some time ago in Asheville, North Carolina. A charming place, and just in front of the lovely "Early Girl Eatery" a band of musicians was playing. Good memories!

So here's two of them - day 6 of my '30 Days of Daily Sketching' challenge.
The sketch was done with a 'normal' pen that's not waterproof. So once the drawing was done, I used a brush with clean water to dilute the line drawing and create a quick wash. Very efficient way of sketching!

So - help me get my inspiration for tomorrow! Let me know what to sketch by commenting here or on Facebook at facebook.com/regulascheifeleart.