The village
Posted: October 17, 2017 Filed under: Uncategorized 25 CommentsOn my way home from school today I stopped in Pointe Claire Village. It took me a few stops to find the right place to sketch but I settled on a view of the town that I have painted often, in all seasons. The varying heights and shapes of the buildings attract me, along with the colourful signage, awnings and flags. Today I worked a little more loosely than usual, letting the wet puddles of wash flow and combine. Instead of being too precise about architecture, I let the shapes of colour and value lead me towards an impression of what was in front of me. It’s quite a fun way to work. Sketched in a Handbook Journal, 8″ x 8″. 
Shari Blaukopf's Sketchbook 
I’m loving the loose! yet the structure of perspective totally strong with the electrical lines. : )
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Thanks Tylara. I loved the process of sketching this loosely too. Thanks for writing!
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Always enjoy your sketches. You seem to enjoy locations with a lot of electrical wiring. Have your Craftsy class and really enjoy the content.
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Thanks Kirk. I love painting all the electrical wiring. I find that it adds rhythm to the sketches. A little music is always good, right?
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I’m curious how long this lovely loose gem took from start to finish ? Approximately ?
It’s great as always but does have that “quicker” look – lack of a better word because your work is always fresh
I find myself in an overworked habit lately
Glad you’re squeezing in precious painting & drawing time
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Hi Soni, This took about an hour to do. When I stop on my way home from school it always takes me a bit of time to get into the right head space for drawing. It is a big shift from teaching. Here’s a suggestion for you. If you find that you are overworking your sketches, try using a bigger brush than you think you need. That is a good way to lose a bit of control and loosen up.Overwork often happen with a tiny brush in hand. Just a suggestion.
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Very nice-refreshing! And the composition and square format work so well together.
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Thanks Holly!
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Love the signage and splashes of colors associated with signs that call our attention to them. It’s so refreshing to see your work once again. We had a major power outage and have gone without internet for about 2 weeks. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks Bernadette. I’m sorry to hear that you had such a long time without internet! I don’t know what I’d do, but maybe it would be a good thing. More time to paint and less time online!! Hope it’s all resolved now.
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Great work. I love the detail in your work.
-MegN Horton
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Thanks so much Megan.
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The details you place into your art are fantastic. I am such a fan of your work👏😃
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Many thanks!
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This is just what I love about your work-city scenes. And this is what I love to paint. This one is so perfect–the shapes, colors, and, of course, the wires. I have no idea why these scenes have always appealed to me. I used to paint scenes of downtown Philadelphia but we no longer live that close to a big city. thanks for this one.
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Thanks Judy. Even if you don’t live close to a big city, you could always sketch in a small town like I did for this one. You just need to find an interesting corner.
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I do see many interesting corners but no place to park. We have a lot of bicycle lanes–or buggy lanes in the Amish country. But–I will keep on looking. Your are inspiring.
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Love it! I enjoy the painterly style you use.
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thanks Leslie!
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The looseness gives this a nice sense of life. Great darks and lights.
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Thanks Joan!
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Unless one struggles with a complex scene they will never appreciate your ability to simplify the shapes and values of a really complicated city scape.its like a stained glass window
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Gary, it’s funny you should mention a stained glass window. Sometimes I think of that when I’m painting — adding piece by piece of coloured glass. Thanks so much for writing.
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Simply GREAT! Love the abstract quality.
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Love your work, beautiful!! Thank you for sharing these!
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