“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” — Maya Angelou //
Category Archives: sketchbook
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 … Read More →
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 … Read More →
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. //
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. //
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 … Read More →
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, … Read More →
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 … Read More →
Adirondack adventure, sketches in the woods
We are back from the annual retreat to the north country. We had a mix of weather and an absolutely wonderful time walking on pine needles and watching as the clouds enveloped us. We tossed plenty of logs on the fire, drank HOT coffee, tea, … Read More →
making marks with objects
Gravity makes rhythm. Makes me want to go out and draw. This is sorta where my head goes when I make drawings. It’s fun to see someone else see that place too. Enjoy the video. Gravité from Renaud Hallée on Vimeo. //