All this spring flower painting has made for pretty-spring-color overload for me. So when Uma turned up in my front yard to paint her current set of studies of the non-colors of dusk, I joined her with pen, ink and a pencil, drawing little stuff around me.
Here are some of those studies of flowers, rocks, trees and small views from my front porch.
The quickly fading light made it easier to leave color out of the equation. Every time something is left out of the equation, it’s a chance to explore other stuff more deeply. These little pieces are as much about the subjects they capture as they are about moving around the page, just enjoying making lines, shapes and textures.
Sketch Away: Travels with my sketchbook 
Very dramatic work. I’m especially drawn in by the last tree. Thanks for sharing.
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Nice compositions…Always like seeing your work…bob lauderbach seattle, wa
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Suhita,
I also especially love the last tree (see jankto below). What techniques did you use? The effect is great.
Cheers,
Paul
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thank you! that’s ink and watersoluble pencil on cold press hahnumuhle paper. the diffused effect is from spraying water at the in with a spraybottle before it dries.
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I’m going to give it a try. 🙂
Many thanks…really enjoy your work
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Great reminder that capturing small things can be engaging and beneficial.
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i like to switch it up: color sometimes, black and white at others, big views sometimes, small things at other times. keeps me on my toes.
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