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Back to Basics

July 13th, 2009

hummingbird 300x225 Back to BasicsWe’re going through some severe shake ups at my day job so I may not be able to post regularly again for a while.  It may be more of the mobile phone uploads.  Today, however, I thought I’d post this sketch that I did this weekend.  A friend of mine on facebook asked me to draw a hummingbird for her.

Ball point pen on Canson, 65# recycled paper, 9×12.

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  1. Jeff on July 13, 2009 10:55 am

    Outstanding! Nice to see a couple new posts. Hope everything shakes out OK at the day job. In the meantime, try to stay artsy.
    .-= Jeff´s last blog ..Your Basic Bottle Opener =-.

  2. Rhonda on July 13, 2009 12:33 pm

    I love hummingbirds and you have done an excellent job! Hope all goes well at work and that you get time to do a drawing. Chin up!

  3. Margaret Caton on July 13, 2009 2:42 pm

    Lovely sketch – the foreshortening is impressive!
    Hope the work thing pans out OK – and that you are soon back to your regular postings.
    .-= Margaret Caton´s last blog ..EDM # 231 Draw your junk drawer =-.

  4. mom on July 13, 2009 10:00 pm

    This drawing really shows your growth. The detail is very nice. I am going to add this to my collection.

  5. Florence on July 14, 2009 2:01 pm

    That is a great drawing. I agree you really captured the foreshortening (not easy) I have noticed over the past few months your drawings are getting more and more detailed.
    .-= Florence´s last blog ..Illustration Friday – Drifting =-.

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