Monday, July 27, 2009

Sketching around the House

I haven't been sketching enough..or drawing. Been too much doing of "crafts" such as knitting and quilting - and I love that, but wanted to do a few drawings before dinner.

So I decided to use my house as a model, and set up 5 minute sketches of a few views that I could see from my comfy perch on the sofa.


Living room leading to sunroom.

Gas Fireplace - lovely in the winter.


A side table.

My feet - very comfy.
G'night!

18 comments:

kj said...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE SKETCHES!

Mim said...

Thank you my dear!

Cris, Artist in Oregon said...

Yes these are fab.. and it is important to draw as much as we can.. Good reminder.

Teri said...

Amazing what can be done in 5 minutes! Good job and good to see you sketching again. Maybe you should take Ms Em and dust her off. She could go fishing. 'L' is coming up. lol

PAK ART said...

Really like your quick sketches - you've captured the comfort of home very well. Especially the cozy feet. Well done!

Lynn Cohen said...

Mim, what a fun way to see your abode. Lovely pieces you have there, including your feet! LOL
Terrific sketches. I hear you. I make ATCs and think I should be quilting, I quilt and think I should be drawing...and so on. Funny when we have so much creative energy and outlets. Lucky us!

Barbara/myth maker said...

Very enjoyable sketches!

Lisa at Greenbow said...

Yep, it is fun to sketch what you are looking at. I like the relaxed feel of your sketches. When I try this I get drawn into the details. UGH...

Debra Kay said...

Mim, I love sketches, photos of your house. That's what I WANT, a real home, but it's something I can't quite figure out how to do. However, knowing what I want is a good first step.

I admire you so much-there is much of your life I envy-someone to bike with, kayak with, share art with, a fulfilling career. I say envy in its nicest form-it makes me happy that you have those things because I know it's possible. Hah-you are my example!

get zapped said...

I fun tour - love the feet :)

Katiejane said...

These are so cute, Mim. Interesting take on what's right at hand. Very good sketching.

Renee said...

The sketches are fantastic Mim.

xoxo

ElizT said...

Nice and sketchy. Are you minus a toe?

Coop said...

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I welcome cards from both amateur and professional artists.

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United Kingdom

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studio lolo said...

Wonderful interiors...and tootsies!
;)

Michele said...

Your feet are my favorite : )

Mim said...

thanks all - and my little toe is there but it is a rather stumpy vestigial toe and always tries to hide

soulbrush said...

see, this is what i mean..i would never think of just sketching for sketching's sake...i am always too driven! these are great, love the feet!