Drawing Turbulence
On my recent return flight from San Francisco, I experienced the worst turbulence. I had my sketchbook out at the time and decided just to keep on drawing – just to see what would happen. Turbulence (graphite) by M-J Kelley 2015
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Sketchbook Drawing: Precious Egg
Precious Egg is kept secure by a protective plant.
Watermelons in the Grass
Watermelons in the Grass by M-J Kelley (pen and ink) I quickly drew this when I was at a an art show in Sacramento, California. It was unbearably hot and everyone just seemed to move slowly through the thick air. The pile of watermelons were lying quietly on the...
The Magical Dance of Quick Sketches
Portrait of Emily by M-J Kelley 2012 (quick sketch/charcoal on kraft paper) Every figurative drawing session that I have ever attended begins with quick sketches of the model. They range from 30 second to 3 minute sketches. For some, I think it’s a bit like an athlete...
Figure Drawing with Charcoal and Pastel
Figure drawing was the basis of my art training and continues today as a way of keeping my skills sharp. It also happens to be my most favourite thing to do. Both images are of the same model - Emily. I always bring with me a few sheets of smooth newsprint and a few...
New Year’s Fish
It’s a new year, and I am happy to see it. I filled up my old sketchbook in a somewhat timely manner so as to be able to start a fresh one on the first day of 2012. I even added a new pencil and eraser. A blank page is hard enough, but the first blank page in a brand...