Colored pencil – Page 8 – Gina Lento: Fine Art and Illustration

Alive After Five Week #3

Our model yesterday, Stephanie, at Alive After Five, was very good. She came equipped with a goth outfit and black lacy umbrella. Her poses were so amazing that she stopped people who were passing by, and they paused to watch us sketch. Normally they stroll by and don’t even glance our way. Stephanie didn’t haveContinue reading “Alive After Five Week #3”

Sketching Out

We went out to dinner last night and as we were debating healthy options, I sketched the little old man at the bar on the left page. Eventually he paid his tab and left. I wondered why he was drinking alone. I started to work on the rest of the bar when a coupleContinue reading “Sketching Out”

The dachshund king

Nants ingonyama bagithi baba…..

This and that….

I have been a busy bee the past few days! I have tackled a few projects and sketches and have been too tired to write a blog post. First, some of you may be curious about an artist’s studio. I have a small studio. I wish it was larger but I am just happyContinue reading “This and that….”

Today’s final Sktchy30 post

Well I reached the end of April and here is the last of my Sktchy30 posts….

Sketch of the day

Sketching in the wild

#Sktchy30 #Day27 and I think 116 for the…I have it written down…The Prompt today for Sktchy 30 is success. Success comes in many forms. My high school’s motto, several decades ago….is “Vincit qui se vincit.” “She conquers who conquers herself.” Success is getting out of your own way. Success is being brave. It takes gutsContinue reading “Sketching in the wild”

Today’s sketches

Good evening folks! FYI to my blog followers: I want to say thank you for following my blog. I appreciate you! I will be showing my appreciation soon with some changes that I am working on. Stay tuned for that! My Twitter and Instagram will each have their own exclusive “thing” as well. IContinue reading “Today’s sketches”

Serenity sketch

This was sketched in my morning pages…

Making a statement with a sketch

Today’s sktchy prompt was Art Activism. I went to the local aquarium today….I saw some creatures that I know are struggling against human greed and indifference. I took a photo of a snow monkey and used him for my #sktchy30 #day13. In the sketch, I used the poem “all things bright and beautiful” and addedContinue reading “Making a statement with a sketch”