Sketchtober2023

79-2521 – Step 1 and 2

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I am going to be doing a little workshop on how to make and bind a simple hardbound sketchbook, with #UskQuezonCity, next month. As part of this I am doing a few basic sketches of the steps in the process – later I will put these together with some text, to make a handout. Unusually for me, I sketched from a photo. This is good opportunity for me to practice drawing hands (which usually come out looking like a bunch of sausages)…plus I can count this as Day 24 of #Sketchtober2023 following the prompt of ‘body part’ (yes, I still haven’t finished that, even though it’s nearly December!).

Mon-20-Nov-2023

79-2506 – Utility pole outside Wheatberry

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This sketch (that has been waiting in my sketchbook for a while, for me to finish it) was done when we made a pit-stop at the Wheatberry Cafe before going home, after paying our respects at the wake of a friend. Making such a stop is a Filipino superstition called “Pagpag” – the idea being it would confuse any spirits who are trying to make their way home with you. It was also an opportunity for a treat (a mocha frost with lots of cream) and a cheese roll, also loaded with sugar. You can’t eat healthily all the time. In moderation a sugar overload is fine?

Mon-13-Oct-2023

78-2482 – Spider plant

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I am not planning to make a habit of this, but just by chance I am killing two birds with one sketch again, following the day 2 prompts of #Inktober2023 (spider) and of #UskQuezonCity #Sketchtober2023 (plant). Spider plants (technically Chlorophytum comosum), are one of the few things we manage to grow…though I should water them a lot less!

Tue-3-Oct-2023