(Apologies for the recent lack of posts. Lockdown etc has broken/changed/started many habits, including a drastic reduction in my use of social media, which is probably a Good Thing. The daily drawing from life continues in spite of it all)
Here’s a set of sketches of Denis, our lovely 91 year-old neighbour. Since the start of the first lockdown I’ve popped round most days to see him for a chat, distanced for safety. Sometimes I draw him while we’re talking, and he’s usually amused by the results… “I look like an ancient elf!”
Most of the sketches are tiny (10cm x 10cm ish), and either in pencil/stump like these ones…
…or in the usual mix of pencil, fude-ink-pen, watercolour.
Mostly drawing 
I like those sketches. I’ve just returned to drawing daily as during Covid I’ve done very little of my daily drawing. A new sketchbook has inspired me so I’m trying to restart again, but starting with nature- some seedpods today. Time will tell whether I’m in the right frame of mind tomorrow!
Enjoy the new sketchbook and good luck with maintaining the daily habit!
Top right colour one is exceptional.
I’m going to adopt that magnifying glass around the neck idea.
Season’s greetings, Ed.
Cheers Jim! I did that one a couple of years ago as a gift for his wife who was in a nursing home at the time. Greetings to the North and see you soon-ish
Lovely! All the best to you and Denis. Stay safe, and Merry Christmas!
Thanks, and likewise!
I’ve missed you, Ed! I’m still drawing daily too, and I’m happy to see that you are well and also still drawing. Happy new year!
Happy New Year to you too! I think we both hit our tenth daily drawing anniversary this year?
Haven’t seen so much of Denis in 2021. I keep an eye out for him when I’m gardening.
Hi Virginia, he’s moving outside much less as eyesight’s very poor, but still enjoying his music!