Kitchen Window
In the morning, as I eat my breakfast and listen to the news, I like to draw the view out the window. I can see the Park and the Judson church and the layers of buildings stretched out to the Hudson River. I zoom in on little rectangles of the landscape and loosely sketch it in an old drawing book. If I don't have time to finish it one morning, I'll continue on another, generally with whatever pen is at hand. Some times, on weekends, I may pull out a watercolor set or a bottle of ink and a brush and add another dimension. Here are a few examples:
A record of my exploration into all aspects of drawing, illustrated journaling, creativity, and the inspiring aspects of art. By the author of "Everyday Matters," "The Creative License", and "An Illustrated Life" and other books.
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Inner city living certainly does have some things going for it.
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September 14, 2006 07:37 PM
so good to have you back.
Posted by: caryn crimmel | September 14, 2006 11:40 PM
Lovely. What a wonderful view you have---both physically and emotionally.
Inspires me to try to draw more buildings. You are helping me get over my fear of architecture.
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September 15, 2006 09:56 AM
I especially like the second sketch of ink, it is pleasant to be able "to build" a city, to play the architect with only one pencil ;o)
Posted by: coloribus | September 15, 2006 11:23 AM
Refreshing to see your view. It's lovely. Also, enjoyed your Amsterdam drawings tremendously. They've renewed my interest in going there.
While you were away, I was vacationing in Provence. Was able to feel I was following Cezanne, Van Gogh and Matisse around the area. Really an inspiration!
Best,
Kate
Posted by: Kate | September 16, 2006 06:05 PM
I love your drawings. These would make wonderful graphics for some magazine or newspaper. The washes (both color and black) are spontaneous and easy to look at. I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Posted by: Terry Banderas | September 18, 2006 05:43 PM
Do you plan on organizing another NYC sketchcrawl anytime soon?
Posted by: JennySmith | September 19, 2006 09:37 PM
Danny, where'd ya go? Hope you're taking part in a sketchcrawl somewhere this weekend. Looking forward to some new drawings and musings.
Andy
Posted by: Andy | September 22, 2006 08:19 PM
I dont have a blog yet, checking yours to get ideas. My URL is my gallery-workshop website. Love your sketches, wish I could be so loose.
Posted by: Pat Dyson | September 26, 2006 09:38 AM
I have been getting alot of inspiration from your site. I love these drawings--it's the type of drawing I do myself. I love urban architecture. This was a real treat for me.
Posted by: shawn | September 28, 2006 09:31 AM
Nice :-)
It is really nice that you do not mind showing us the drawings that are not finshed and totally perfect. That is something that inspires me to give it a go.
Best regards
Thomas Boesgaard
-mindblob
Posted by: Thomas Boesgaard | October 9, 2006 07:00 AM