Marks that match the mood of the room
Posted: February 22, 2026 Filed under: Uncategorized 12 CommentsMy studio shares a space with the only tv in the house. I’ve been trying to remove myself from the excitement of those last few Olympic finals that Canada was in by painting some flowers that I have on my drawing table. But the mood in the room was not conducive to painting anything delicate. I finally gave up and grabbed a big fat clutch pencil holder and a Stillman & Birn Beta sketchbook. Scribbling in the booking instead of watching the games was very calming. I filled six spreads with pencil drawings. Here are a few of them.
When Alice moved, I just started again. She moves a lot right after a walk but then settles down into one position.
As I drew, I think my drawings improved a little bit.
My favourite is the last one. She was calmer and so was I. I think this one was the most successful in capturing the weight of her on her big Ikea cushion.
I love your drawings of Alice. Here I am trying not to listen to the weather reports of heavy snow and possible power outages,
Laurel, I guess you live in the Northeast. I hope the storm is not as bad as predicted.
Stay warm.
The last one of Alice on (Heartbreak Hockey Sunday) is very good, but my favourite is the second-to-last with her front legs crossed.
Connie, I had great fun drawing her paws. There were some good shadows on them too. A great distraction on Heartbreak Hockey Sunday.
Lovely drawings, sorry Canada lost the ice hockey game
It’s a wonderful distraction to see your drawings of Alice. I draw our cat sprawled on the couch beside me as I too watch the closing Olympic ceremonies. Surely it is a disappointment for Canada. May they not loose heart or interest.
They’re all very good. I should take your cue and start trying to draw my dog, Sophie. She’s a Jack Russell, almost 10 years old. But rarely still. Or, if she is, and she sees me for example taking a picture, she immediately moves. Love all your posts and paintings and sketces.
Lovely drawings Shari.
Thanks so much Ginie.
Beautiful! And yes, those Olympics were distracting! 🙂 In a good way.
So adorable. Big hugs to Alice.
You can be sure of that. Alice gets her share of hugs from me every day.