Author Archives: Gina Lento

We had an Artist Trading Card night at one of our local artist organizations…..I did 12 Sktchy 5 minute portraits for the trade. This was an awesome exercise for me. I frequently sketch at places like Starbucks, but Sktchy is chock full of great inspiration. Enjoy!  #sketchbookskool #artforall #sktchy #visualjournal #sketchbook #sketch #ginalento #illustratedjournaling #artistoninstagramContinue reading “Artist Trading Cards”

Tried something different…..I primarily use pens to draw my subjects. This time I used a brush and Burnt Umber watercolor. I want to draw more with a brush instead of always relying on a pen.  #sketchbookskool #artforall #sktchy #visualjournal #sketchbook #sketch #ginalento#illustratedjournaling #artistoninstagram #Dailyart

So, signed up with the Sketchbook Project to do a sketch swap. I scrolled through a bunch of photos, and something about this one really clicked. I didn’t start out with anything in mind but it just grew into “Love is a Resistance”. The phrase is something I think I heard in a Muse song,Continue reading “Today’s sketch “

Apple head and deer head Chihuahuas.I combined yesterday’s sketch with today’s sketch to make one page.  I took a big risk adding the background to yesterday’s sketch.  I was afraid it would ruin it but it enhances it like I had hoped. All text and images ©Gina Lento. All rights reserved. #sketchbookskool #artforall #sktchy #visualjournalContinue reading “Today’s sketch “

Apple head Chihuahua #sketchbookskool #artforall #sktchy #visualjournal #sketchbook #sketch #ginalento #illustratedjournaling #artistoninstagram #Dailyart

These are Sktchy inspired photos of different Chihuahuas.  I plan to fill two facing sketchbook pages with Chi’s.  I will post the whole spread when it is complete. #sketchbookskool #artforall #sktchy #visualjournal #sketchbook #sketch #ginalento #illustratedjournaling #artistoninstagram #Dailyart

Today I regressed back to an old friend from the ’60’s. I figured “Make Love, Not War” should be an slogan for the entire planet and still has meaning today. We are all beings on the same planet. Stop hurting each other and accept people for who they are.  #lovewins #sketchbookskool #artforall #sktchy #visualjournal #sketchbookContinue reading “Today’s sketch “

I was saving this moon for Halloween and then Inspiration hit me……. Titled “Love, Actually” The second one, I had more work to do, but the  musicians packed up and left  The third one is of the ribbon cutting ceremony of the newly renovated Carnegie Library. I sketched it during the ceremony. . #WAXPulse #lovewinsContinue reading “Today’s sketches “

Solidarity for Orlando #sketchbookskool #artforall #sktchy #visualjournal #sketchbook #sketch #ginalento #illustratedjournaling #artistoninstagram #Dailyart

 #sketchbookskool #artforall #sktchy #visualjournal #sketchbook #sketch #ginalento #illustratedjournaling #artistoninstagram #Dailyart