WEEK #31 (Weekly Drawings 2019)

My nephew at the last band concert - he tried on the band leader's (?) hat.  Not sure what the hangy downy thingy is - I suspect it's falling apart.  Plus it just might be on backwards - but oh well.  

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WEEK #25 (Weekly Drawings 2019)

When my daughter was young, we used to go to the Value Village and I'd take photos of her in different outfits.  The winter hats often had twinkly bits knitted into them; giving an interesting effect.  


When I saw the painting of "St Catherine Crowned" by Bartolomeo Veneto, it just reminded me of some of the photos I had taken of my daughter in various hats.  

We both love the Renaissance paintings, but the content sometimes gets somewhat tedious for us.  My title for this drawing:  "It's a nice hat mom, but I'm not buyin' it."

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WEEK #24 (Weekly Drawings 2019)

I'm going to post date the next two - I just didn't get around to posting them at the time.  

This is my nephew TJ - he always reminds me of Raphael's cherubs from the Sistine Madonna when he sits patiently waiting for us to finish our coffee! 

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WEEK #23 (Weekly Drawing 2019)

Same girl as Week #22.  (My waitress).  Had to take a number of photos of her because she's so shy.  There's something about this pose though haha. 

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WEEK #22 (Weekly Drawings 2019)

Drawing for Week #22. Went to a restaurant last week to hear a friend do Country and Western music and as soon as I saw the waitress, I knew I had to ask her if I could draw her. Lovely girl. A pleasure to draw.

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WEEK #21 (Weekly Drawings 2019)

Another bingo buddy. 

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WEEK #19 (Weekly Drawings 2019)

And this is my nephew Frankie at the hairdresser.  People are kinda interesting to draw when they are getting their hair done - they have such interesting head positions.

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WEEK #18 (Weekly Drawings 2019)

Did this drawing last week, but I'm posting it this week with its partner...

Went with my nephew to get his haircut and he had to wait for this lady to finish having her haircut first.  So here's Esther....

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WEEK #17 (Weekly Drawings 2019)

Here's an adorable girl that I just couldn't resist drawing.  This is the beautiful Talissa - Ric's granddaughter.  Don't know why - but she just needed to be done in a quicker style.  Kids are like that.  I'm thinking she's always moving and quick-witted, so it just suited her.

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WEEK #17 (Weekly Drawings 2019)

Now here's a perfect model if I've ever had one!  

A pose, a persona... 
  
Went to see this fellow when he did a talk on his creation "Auroraman".  Look him up - he's interesting!  
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I did him in a kind of a line drawing, as he creates comics and graphic novels.  

A lot of fun to draw, and a really good guy.

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WEEK #14 (Weekly Drawings 2019)

This week I took some pics at a birthday party I attended, and of course one of the old ladies decided that everyone should wear a hat.  It's kinda fun actually.  

So this is my mom in her hat.  Ya - I know - she looks a bit stunned, but she doesn't usually take a good picture (guess I come by it honestly haha).  

I don't know why, but I was very tempted to draw a big birdcage on the left side.  For some reason, she looks like she needs to be standing by a birdcage. 

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WEEK #13 (Weekly Drawing 2019)

Tried some color this week.  This is a nice fellow I know.  He is also an artist.  You may have guessed by now I'm not fond of using color, but I thought I'd do one for the heck of it.  Started out with color pencils, but I find even that's harsh, so I ended up using mostly colored blackboard chalk.  

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WEEK #12 (Weekly Drawing 2019)

Here's a someone who is a cashier at a local store.  Just had to ask to try a drawing!  I thought of putting a splash of color in the hair (seeing as it was the color of a candy gummy blue whale) but I thought I'd stick with the black and white - so the features could show through without distraction. The blue was especially nice in contrast with the bright orange uniform. 

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WEEK #10 (Weekly Drawings 2019)

I'm planning to do a more serious drawing of Lhey - but I just know I'm going to have a hard time with it, so I forced myself to do a quick one as a study.  Might have to do some more as well.  

Okay - the problem is - when get someone as beautiful as that to draw, its near impossible!  I have the same problem with Ranji and Annika. 

Oh - I know Lhey because she helps my landlord clean apartments.  She's such a hard worker!  


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WEEK #10 (Weekly Drawings 2019)

You may realize by now that I love to draw Jason.  He owns Straight Edge Barber.  You know - barber shops are very interesting places to hang about in.  I had no idea - but honestly, they are cooler than the other side of the pillow cool (just like Jason!)  Go figure. 

#straightedgebarbers      #shaveandahaircut    #twobits

I first heard about Jason when he was giving haircuts to the homeless.  To read an article about him ....   PRESS HERE

Jason has had a tough time of things.  Many years ago he battled a drug addiction, was convicted of 15 armed robberies and was sentenced to nine years in prison.  He's since started over.

He's worked as a drug and alcohol counselor and is finishing up his barbering course.  He can often be found doing haircuts for the homeless for free.  He was homeless for eight years himself, and believes a haircut can change a life.

I've done a few other drawings of Jason in the past.  He's an interesting guy, and and interesting draw!

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WEEK #9 (Weekly Drawings 2019)

Here's the drawing of my nephew TJ I did last night.  Babies are so curvy and round - they are a lot of fun to do.  

#spababy     #everythursday

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WEEK #8 (Weekly Drawings 2019)

Well - what better way to spend a Valentines day than with Elvis hey?  Am I right?

Had a wonderful time listening to the king.  I really enjoyed the show and his voice was such a pleasure.  

 
 




















I tried to get some good pics to draw from, but no worries - because after the show he graciously agreed to give me a wonderful cheesy smile - pure Elvis-ness. 

I can't say I had a ton of fun doing the actual drawing though.  All those sparklies!  I just couldn't dig my way through the entire outfit.  The collar was difficult enough to do.

  #aspromised      #saycheese      #elvissightings

FROM A COUPLE OF ARTICLES.....
"Singing for Jeff started from an early age. Jeff had great fortune to have a mother who was very gifted musically and encouraged him to follow his voice. At the ripe old age of five he was stage at his first talent show, by six he was on television with his grade one class and sang solo. Jeff has now been singing for thirty six years and has always had a love of old fifties Rock'n'Roll. Elvis' music was often played while Jeff was growing up and he grew to appreciate it."
 http://elvisimpersonatorupdates

A member with over 20 years service in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, he has received the Detachment Commander's Commendation for outstanding achievement in raising money for BC Children's Hospital by successfully climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa in 2002 Jeff has an amazing ability of bringing the "King of Rock and Roll" back into the minds and hearts of all those who have special memories of "The Entertainer of the Century".
http://lovingyouelvis

Actually, as much as I hate getting a speeding ticket (really only got one in my life), but hey - if I got one from Elvis, I wouldn't really mind so much.  He must have been a lot of fun at work!

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An update

My sister said she could tell that I really liked the singer by the way I drew him.  Yup.  He was very good and I really enjoyed hearing him, and drawing him.  Drawing him - not his outfit. 

So far this year, I've been able to draw people from around town. 

This week, I'm in the middle of doing another drawing of my husband.  I've drawn him in that same setting before, so it shouldn't make me too crazy.  

But next week - NEXT week folks... I've got a big surprise for you all!  I'm all shook up even!!  I am getting my photo snapping finger ready, because Elvis (yup you heard right - I said Elvis) is coming.  What you say?  Did you move to Vegas you say?  Nope.  (Geeze - suspicious minds hey?) 

He's comin here to our town, right to our little old Co op Mall!  He's apparently doing the Nursing Home and Hospital circuit for Valentines day.  I'm gonna keep my fingers crossed and hope the I can get him to do a couple of poses for me so I can do a drawing.  Wish me luck!  Thank you.  Thank you very much.

#swoon    #elvisthepelvis

WEEK #5 (Weekly Drawings 2019)

Once around the tree, the fox chased the rabbit.....   My husband getting ready for a music performance. Actually, this turned out to be one of my favorite drawings.   

#foxchasedrabbit       #sharpdressedman     #windsorknot

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