Give me a sign
Posted: April 27, 2017 Filed under: Uncategorized 9 CommentsI had a bit of time to kill between two meetings today but I was on a commercial street with strip malls and nothing to sketch for miles, unless, of course, you are tempted to draw facades of nail salons and pet groomers, which I wasn’t. On a warm spring day like today I was on the lookout for a sign of the season — pale green buds on a tree, a bunch of daffodils or, at the very least, a grassy patch with a bench in the sun — but alas, nothing. In frustration I pulled into a McDonald’s, resigned to go inside to do some people sketching. And there it was, facing me as I parked my car. My sign of spring, leaning up against the fence and waiting to be drawn.
Shari Blaukopf's Sketchbook 
Love your sign of spring Shari. I try not to look at the sketch before I finish reading your text….it is truly a sign of spring. Thanks for sharing.
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This is SUPER! I love your drawing, your composition, color choices – it’s all so alive and made me happy just to look at it. Thanks so much, Shari.
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Nice. So you drew the bicycle first I’m thinking. Great sketch.
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This made me smile! What a great item to find in front of you. Well done!
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Strip malls… well, I do have a project I have not started on… It’s called “The Taschereau Boulevard Chronicles” and it’s meant to capture the changing face of one of the ugliest stretches on the South Shore. And I say this with a giggle… it may be ugly but I drive up and down the place often enough and many places do have some meaning.
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Love the story behind finding your subject! Awesome bike. I find them hard.
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Wonderfully done and a great sign of spring! Thanks for your “story” of explanation, I love reading how your give us the details behind the work. Thanks as always for sharing your gift!
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I find bikes hard also..Great!
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Perfect! I love the light and dark on and behind the fence!
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