This is another drawing from my morning sketch practice. This time I chose to create a sketch of a pine comb using a photo reference.
I am certainly enjoying my new found dedication to sketching. It is amazing how much calmer and focused my mornings are now that I have began sketching again.
Once I am awake, showered, and dressed I take a seat at my drawing table with a fresh cup of coffee next to me. I open Pandora and select my favorite classical station, then turn the volume down so it is just loud enough to provide some low background music. I then pick up my pen and sketch for 30-40 mins. The act of “no pressure” casual sketching relaxes me and calms my mood. This seems to set the tone for the remainder of the morning and gets me off to a good start.
Thanks for stopping by!
Mike L.
PS, I managed to squeeze in a bit of photography during an ice storm this past weekend. I hope to publish those photos in a day or two.
Wow! Looks like a black and white of the real thing. Your routine sounds quite cathartic. Keep it up!
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Thank you Ron. I certainly plan on making it a habit. Have a great weekend!
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… and you as well.
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I absolutely adore pinecones and there looks gorgeous! Very well drawn!
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Thank you for the encouraging comments!
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Sounds like a lovely form of morning meditation.
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I agree, It is very calming and allows me to clear out my head before the day gets rolling.
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Wow! It’s a lovely ink-sketch of the pinecone and I especially liked the texture of the branch: great artwork. Like others, I thought your morning routine sounded like a wonderful way to begin the day.
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Thank you for the encouraging words. I hope you check back often.
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Yep, I’ll be back! (And back at ya’.) But in the meantime, have a wonderful weekend. ☕️
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Thanks, you too!
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I think I should take drawing classes from you! 😂 awesome work done!
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Thank you, Kanisha, I’m glad you like it!
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Great sense of depth there, very well represented.
Glad the habit is starting to be formed, there’s a theory about sticking with it for 21 days and it’ll become a natural part of your daily life. I’ve found it to be partially true, certainly if I go a few days without drawing then I notice it.
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Thanks, I am being diligent so far. I am certainly seeing a benefit to drawing daily. I hope to post more sketches soon.
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This is fantastic! I was thinking you were taking a break since I hadn’t seen anything on IG, glad to see you’re still at it.
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Thanks, I have been concentrating more on WP and rededicating myself to daily sketching. I am really enjoying the process of loosening up and sketching simply for the pleasure of it! Of course, I’m still on the lookout for photo opps as well.
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