I struggle with architectural drawing. It takes me ages and generally looks disappointing despite the effort. Did this sitting in the car yesterday in the near-constant rain. In German this type of spire is called an onion tower which is quite fitting.(Have just checked the translation and apparently we also say onion - onion dome or bulbous spire. Hmm...ignorant in two lanugaes!)
It's literally raining conkers in Kempten's parks at the moment. On Friday we were at Elaine's new baby singing group. I know, I know...I previously had my doubts about parents who dragged their babies to such things but then I previously thought all babies were anti-social little lumps who liked to stay at home, in trusted surroundings, avoid change and placidly chew on a designated chew toy. Not this baby. Action! Music! Kids twice my size! Strange men! Unknown environments! Potential danger! That's what I like. Anyway, one of the songs had a conker in it's shell as a prop. Something about Mr Conker coming out of his house, etc. The singing teacher has told us we will be given sheets of lyrics at some point. I have never heard any of these songs before in my life so try to hum tunelessly along to show willingness. I suspect the teacher thinks I'm a bit thick. "I'll try and sing slower, next time" she said. I did explain that I understand everything, I just don't know the words but I don't think she was buying it. Meanwhile Elaine was attempting to stuff Mr Conker and as many members of his family as possible into her gob. Rock n roll.
It's about 10pm. Have been soaked twice - once on the way to Pilates and once and the way back. From the TV I can hear Simon Cowell beckoning me over have a cookie and watch him shatter some dreams. Bad man. Must draw something...anything...quickly...
It's for an October birthday girl and pumpkins are seasonal (is the link too tenuous?). She's currently about 6 months pregnant so I hope she's not got issues about her shape or the affectionate quip could backfire!
Elaine has a cold. At the park she wasn't as active as normal, with only one incident of chewing a major choking hazard (a conker - very seasonal). For once, I'm satisfied with a drawing!
I'm not saying that naptime is my favourite time of day....but it's in the top five, that's for sure! Unfortunately gave her a bit of a piggy nose here!
These two sketches were both done in 5 minutes or less during a break in the life drawing course. Although both of the subjects hardly moved, having previously sketched a moving model really helped to improve my drawing speed.
