Category: sketchbook

a loose collection of small sketches and approaches.

07 Oct

drawing in a new space

Here’s a shot at my new drawing space. I brought a new drawing board where I can mount papers and move the board around. It also has a smooth surface; that’s very helpful.
I made small drawings and many sketches for new larger drawings I’m planning to do in the studio.

One of my views. Glorious!
Not feeling [...]

01 Sep

studio : September

Working madly to get my studio ready for POSt (Philadelphia Open Studio Tours). This is crazy since it’s a whole new studio. I’ve been planning, painting, constructing for weeks. Finally. I have a rough and workable plan for the entrance to the space. I’ll be reusing two doors from the old design studio.
I plan to [...]

29 Aug

Studio August : planning

I love planning spaces. Especially ones that allow me to do my work in comfortable and efficient ways. Each new plan is an adjustment of my preferences. This shows the new position of my glass counter. It gives me my second drawing wall.

11 Jun

sketches for new drawings

Some sketches for new drawings. Have done some additional mark tests to determine choices of paper and medium. Looking forward to being able to get into the studio again.

03 May

design : floorplan and storage : studio 9-oh

Have spent some more time with Google SketchUP, relearning some things I have forgotten. Working more on the layout of the new HQ. This image shows the long common hallway on the south-side. We’re creating a larger door opening to move in/out the larger and 3d works. Also, a welcoming entrance for art openings. We’ve [...]

18 Oct

le maxi my big blue

Just unpacking some things in my new art studio space and found my big blue. I already had a pic. Did I post about this before?
I love this new sketch pad.
I’ll post some drawings from it soon.
Tags: sketches, art, artisttools, al genna, holiday, sennelier

28 Sep

really small studies ink

A few small sketches and my moleskine is almost full. I’ll be looking to turn some of these into letterpress cards for the holidays. Oo Ooo maybe they could be gifts too.
I did about 21 of these. I’m enjoying drawing when I’m not in the studio.
That could be very important as time goes on.
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