Bus stop
Posted: February 1, 2021 Filed under: Uncategorized 30 CommentsIf you live in New York or Massachusetts, or anywhere in the Northeast, you are likely being hit by a snowstorm today. That storm is headed our way tomorrow, so I went out to sketch today while the sun was shining. Early this morning the outside temperature was -16°C so it was chilly in the car, but not as cold as it was for this guy waiting for the bus. On a cold winter day, during a pandemic, you don’t have to worry too much about getting a likeness when you draw a pedestrian. Between the mask, the hat and the balaclava, there are no faces to be seen. Just do your best to capture the posture of a frozen person huddled inside his parka, trying to stay warm until the bus arrives.
Shari Blaukopf's Sketchbook 
Very nice Shari. It certainly captures the “cold and crisp” mood.
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Mary, it certainly was crisp. Maybe a little too crisp!
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I love your choice of colors!!! My question is when you went to draw this scene… what do you draw first?
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Hi Linda,
For this one, I started with the utility pole. I often do that first because then I measure everything horizontally according to how that is placed on the page. The man appeared much later in the drawing but I could add him in too because I hadn’t started painting yet. I am hoping to film a little car sketching video of this so you may even get to see it!
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Well said! And thank you for reminding me!
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Thanks for having a look!
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I agree with Mary’s comment.
Did you use your new favourite pen for this? I like the lettering, looks like you were having fun with that.
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Yes, I did have my new pen with me. I am doing a live demo on USk talks in a few weeks with that pen, so I am getting ready : )
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You captured the cold so well. It makes me shiver just looking at it. I can hear the snow squeaking too. Brrrr. The yellow house with the red parka in front draw me in.
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Thanks so much Jankto! I have drawn that yellow house so often!
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Love this scene! Rain where I live. But, a new month, and a bright attitude!
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A new month and a bright attitude sounds like something I might put on a t-shirt.
Thanks for writing Cindy!
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Another great painting. The yellow building adds warmth tho to a chilly scene. The snow is coming down here in Lancaster, Pa. fairly heavy now. Another day of this is expected. Meanwhile I am finishing your class on boats and ready for another. Who needs TV?
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Exactly. Who needs TV?? So much to learn these days!!
The snow is really coming down here today Judy. I hope it’s letting up in Lancaster.
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Great dedication to the job in hand! You and the guy waiting for the bus!
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Both of us get two stars. Actually he gets three because he is on public transit and that is much riskier these days.
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Excellent, so much happening in this frosty scene. The colors are great, the yellow house and shadows that spill across the street hold this gem together. The guy at the bus stop adds so much interest. I wonder if he noticed you drawing. I think he would be very pleased with the outcome of your finished work.
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Bernadette, I always make things look a little closer than they are. Not sure why, but I do. He was quite a distance away, and it was so cold I bet he was just trying to stay warm. Thanks so much for writing!
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I just love your winter scenes, and this is no exception!
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Thanks Denise!
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You captured his posture and the mood of this so well. Yes, we are in the midst of the snowstorm. I haven’t gone outside but from my estimates from my front door we’ve already had about 11 inches and the snow is expected to continue until tomorrow morning. It was too white today today to sketch or paint any of it, and there were no shadows. Maybe tomorrow will be a better day for that.
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Hi Joan, It’s a whiteout here today too. I hope it’s clearing for you. Snow without shadows is still fun to draw so hopefully you got some sketching done today.
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Very nice Meredith
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Thanks Alan. Not sure who Meredith is, but thanks for writing.
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This painting takes me right back to living in Quebec – which I loved. Such a charming painting – Your courses are wonderful – thanks – look forward to doing one of your courses in person – Sue McKee
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I’m so glad you like the courses Sue. You must recognize some of the Quebec scenes when we film outdoors! And yes, I am looking forward to teaching in person!
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Nice painting of a guy waiting out on the street. I really like the elements you added with the pen.
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Thanks so much Shawn!
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I love that you have captured the essence of a particular time and place – as you do in all your paintings. I do so appreciate your daily posts, showing us that we can paint from our cars or go inside and paint vegetables, flowers, pets, or anything on our counters! Thank you for being a continual inspiration and encouragement to us!
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Gerry, my posts keep me creatively motivated too, and it’s a bonus if you get some inspiration from them too. Thanks so much for this!!
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