Lemon leftover
Posted: March 1, 2019 Filed under: Uncategorized 36 CommentsThese past few weeks at school have been intense, in a good way. My graduating students are looking for internships for the last month of their studies, and that creates a lot of buzz in the classroom. All 32 of them are putting together portfolios, writing cover letters and, fingers crossed, going on interviews. No doubt, by mid-April, all of them with have placements, but in the interim, being in the classroom is an exhausting experience.
I was planning on doing some car sketching today but when I got home, I had no energy left to sit in a cold car. Instead I gathered up my tubes of gouache, some bottles from my studio and a cut lemon left over from lunch. Sitting in my kitchen and getting lost in the reflections was better than meditation.
Shari Blaukopf's Sketchbook 
Beautiful glass bottles. So eye-catching. Hard not to keep looking. This is a very nice limited palette, something I’m trying and still struggling with . How did you set up the background?
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Thanks Judy. I am not sure what you mean by setting up the background.
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I am obsessed as you about drawing, but when I see your stuff, I gasp! I stand amazed. Those reflections are beautiful…and inspiring, Shari.
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Wow, thank Lee. That means a lot.
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It’s gorgeous Shari!
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Thanks Marylin.
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What size and is it for sale?
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HI Christine. It’s 8″ x 10″, and I would sell it. This size is $100 plus shipping. Let me know if you are interested. Many thanks, Shari
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Lovely, so very well done. Sure will look great in a mat and frame.
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I may just have to take it out of my book!
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Totally awesome!
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Thanks!
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Love the reflections!
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Thanks!
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Really lovely!!!
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Thanks Jan.
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Some drawings are unanticipated . you draw automatically .by attracting sudden beauty of . and believe this .. they’ll help you to more beyond what guess.. your drawing are amazing 🖼️👍👍
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Thanks!
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Beautiful!! And your meditative state definitely communicates through this painting… Deep, restful sigh…
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I’m glad it comes across Denise. Thanks for writing.
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Wonderful painting ! I love transparancies and lights ! It’s very impressive
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Thanks so much Bruno.
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Fantastic reflections! I love your work!
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Many thanks Fernanda.
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So wonderful!
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Thanks Monique.
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Wow, Shari! I exclaimed out loud when I saw this – gorgeous work. Makes me want to go out and buy some gouache just to play around with it. Inspiring and uplifting.
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Mary, when I have the time, I do like to experiment with gouache. You might like it too. Try it!!
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You are right. Painting/sketching is a form of meditation. Great reflections.
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Thanks Donna!
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You create beauty from such simple things. I can feel the light.
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Thanks Alison!
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An especially nice one today, Shari! And your message was inspiring, too . . . When I’m exhausted, I just turn on the TV — you have definitely upped the ante!
Thanks so much for your blog! I think this is the first timeI’ve ever responded but I always enjoy it. I should’ve told you sooner!
Amelia
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Amelia, when I’m tired I turn on the tv too. I don’t do much sketching in the evening unless I have my iPad with me to sketch the dog while I watch Netflix. So don’t feel bad about that. So nice to hear from you. Thanks for writing!
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The colors you have used are so striking, Shari!! And those reflections, wow! Love it!!
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Thanks so much Linda!
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