Sketchbook #113: Drawing People / Mothers Day 2018

Drawing people is hard for me - not the drawing itself but the way some people react to the results. I am happy with the sketch of a person if I can recall that moment, conversation, interaction - when I was drawing. If I feel that I got something about that person right - be it a curve of an eyebrow or a shape of a nostril or a turn of a head. It's a pretty low standard but it gets me drawing more. It also means that a lot of people cannot recognize themselves or their ear on the page. And sometimes they are so upset that I don't draw them any more. So - before this Mother's day I would like to thank my Mom who is always happy to be drawn/painted/sketched by me. Through the many years and many stages of my drawing abilities and habits I can always count on her enthusiasm. Thank you Mom!

Below are some recent examples of my most understanding subjects - fellow urban sketchers, kids, dogs and parents :)

Mom Reading

Reading.
Dad fell asleep - mom was still reading.
I fell asleep - mom still was reading :)
I liked this evening a lot :)

Mom - still reading, originally uploaded by apple-pine.

Storytelling time

My brother is visiting... ;)
He reads and draws and tells stories with my son and overall became his friend in many adventures :) They are doing so well together that I had a chance to draw!

Pitt Brush pen and water soluble pencil in Super Deluxe Sketchbook by Aquabee (93# - reasonably nice but shows through as you can see if you click on images to see larger version)