Last week I fell very short of my goals for sketching flowers. The trip to San Diego was worth it, but I will have some making up to do! I managed only two sketches — I look forward to doing many more flowers this summer. I simply adore sunflowers.
And my hellebore in the back yard are blooming like crazy! Don’t you love the purple variety?
So, that’s the short story of lesson #4 on flowers.
This week’s sketches have been all about shoes. And what a kick (you should pardon the expression!) it has been. My first try was with my brown boot.
Then I pulled out this sassy little thing . . .
I delved into David’s closet. Though his tan suede shoe looked interesting it lacked appeal until I pulled out the blue paint. There now, just don’t step on ’em.
And then some silver slippers . . . FUN!
But enough of these big shoes. I trotted next door to borrow from my 4-year-old neighbor, Porter. She generously shared a couple of shoes. But, alas! some sad news: This simply adorable polka dot shoe has lost its partner! Porter can’t bare to part with it and I completely understand. So consider this an urgent APB: If anyone sees the partner to this little dazzler, please grab it and get in touch with me. (No questions asked, of course!)
Last, but certainly not least, is this snappy boot. It’s just a little too big yet, but soon Porter will be stylin’ while seeking new adventures!
Now you’re caught up. Lesson #6 — and the last lesson for this series with Jane — is machine-made objects. Oh, this is going to be tough. Wish me luck.
You’re really good at this drawing and painting adventure!
Franki
Your exercises have been great! First flowers then shoes…such stylish lines!
I hope Porter finds her polka dot shoe. Me? I just love desert boots (your last example.
I look forward to viewing your machine made objects.
I love them, Franki. It makes me wish for more hours in the day!
OMG girl! You have talent! I can’t believe this is your first time to draw like this. I love these drawings.
You are all too kind. Thanks for the encouragement on this! Now….if only we all had more time!
I never knew you were a sketch artist – and it sort of sounds like you didn’t either! They are wonderful! The grown up, girly shoes remind me of the play we saw together here in Portland. I am SOOO jealous of Porter’s Chukka (adventure) boots. I’ve wanted a pair for ages but, as you know, I am an Imelda who has to draw the line somewhere!
I haven’t been! I’m taking this class to learn. So far, so good. Sadly, this is the last week for now. Will check out Jane’s class schedule again after June.
Hey Frankie,
Love the shoes! Especially Blue Suede Shoe and Porter’s Polk-a-Dot! Shoes and perspect are not easy and you’ve done a great job….I think there must be a quilt in there somewhere!
The shoes are AWESOME…you have the gift!
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