EDM Challenges #174 (Brdige) and #173 (Memory)
I was able to photograph and sketch a small foot bridge in Central Park, New York City. Landscapes aren't "my thing" so I need to be forced to consider trees and bushes.
I missed several EDM Challenges when I was on vacation in Quebec. This sketch of an inuit piece of jewelry was finished this week from memory. The background pink color was my addition - the Inuit pin was just the ice cubes, figure, and base.
Comments
Wow, I like that bridge. The shadows are great, you really get the shapes of everything. Lovely.
Posted by: nina johansson | June 10, 2008 5:18 PM
LOVE the bridge...what a terrific job...
Posted by: Maggie Hunt | June 10, 2008 5:56 PM
An absolutely wonderful bridge...love the musician too! ...and I have been totally fascinated by your Canadian trip sketches...so nice of you to take us all along via your journals! :)
Posted by: Margaret Ann | June 10, 2008 6:47 PM
For someone who believes landscapes aren't 'your thing,' you did a great job with this! I especially like the way you suggest the trees without filling in all the information. I wish I could do that! The tree trunks are wonderful. I also like the stylized, simplified people. :-)
Posted by: Gwendolyn | June 10, 2008 9:09 PM
Great bridge, and I like the musician you included. THe inuit image is really neat--so simple and economical.
Posted by: Linda T | June 10, 2008 9:40 PM
I just browsed your blog....what great journal sketches from Quebec! I also enjoyed the photos of you sketching. Someday I hope we can do that together!!! This bridge sketch is awesome. I love your NYC sketches the best I think. Maybe because it's your city and you know it so well? Maybe because I love NY! But I get all mushy when I see NY through your eyes! I want to thank you also for your kind words during a most difficult time in my family. Really appriciated.
Posted by: mARTa | June 10, 2008 11:51 PM
Well you need to do more landscapes because this bridge is terrific and with Central Park right around the corner, there is no excuse!!! Great work recently I have enjoyed it ALL!
Posted by: sandy | June 11, 2008 2:03 PM
Wonderful bridge. You may need to reconsider your idea that landscapes are not your "thing", though -- maybe they should be?
Posted by: Christie | June 11, 2008 3:34 PM
The bridge is fantastic.
Posted by: Nature and Me | June 11, 2008 6:18 PM