The Competent Eclectic Sketch Artist Hyphenate

COMPETENT: Adjective; Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
ECLECTIC: Noun; A person who derives ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
HYPHENATE: –noun 1. A person with multiple duties or abilities 2. A person working or excelling in more than one craft or occupation 3. A person who has or performs more than one job or function

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Moving In! (01-30-11)

What a day! I finally started moving things in the studio! Of course, it's total mayhem inside. It's going to take me a while to sor...

Friday, January 28, 2011

At the City Auction (01-28-11)

I just can't help myself and must pull the pen and sketchbook out...

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Went to a Concert (01-27-11)

Christopher plays the clarinet with the Oregon Symphonic Band . Instead of sketching the musicians, I focused on the director...

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Auction finds (01-25-11)

Accompanied by my daughter Monica-Sophie, I went to an old-fashioned auction at an undisclosed location (...). We got so much stuff, I can...

At the Rural Auction (01-25-11)

I love going to the auction and spent dead time sketching people.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Unpacking the things for the Vintage Flea Market (01-24-11)

I've been unpacking, sorting out and pricing the things I could sell at the Funky Junk Sisters ' Junk Salvation Vintage Flea Market....

Final Touches: Baseboards (01-24-11)

Everything about the Shed/Studio Revamp project has been meant to be done economically. Of course, this has not worked out in many cases du...

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Trying to get organized (01-20-11)

...with my two buddies who are determined to try out every surface available. Maxwell and Minette.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Silhouettes (01-19-11)

I did some quick silhouettes mainly focusing on outlines. I think they turned out pretty cool.

Workshop for the Right Brain Initiative (01-19-11)

I attended a workshop organized by the Right Brain Initiative , featuring presenter Deb Brzoska . I relate to experiences in a visual manner...

Passengers on the Bus (01-19-11)

Well, here are some people on the 33 bus today. I always wonder how one could sleep without risking missing one's stop...

Waiting for the Bus (01-19-11)

I sometime wish I could freeze great moments... A street musician caught my attention while I was waiting for the bus, and there was no po...

Monday, January 17, 2011

The Man Who Loved Women (01-17-11)

We watched an old French movie, " The Man Who Loved Women ." The main character had an unusual, yet somehow appealing face. I like...

At the Auction (01-17-11)

I love going to rural auctions. They're a perfect setting to draw people with interesting faces...

Getting Ready for the Show (01-17-11)

I started pulling things out of storage: cool shoes, lamps, small collectibles, and other items that caught my interest. I am going to loo...

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Portland Bridal Show (01-16-11)

I went to the Portland Bridal Show at the Convention Center , and was fascinated by the bridal fashion show. Although I favor vintage style...

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Oak Lodge History Detectives (01-13-11)

The Oak Lodge History Detectives had a meeting inside the Bomber Museum in Milwaukie to discuss, among others, visiting with elders who ...

Friday, January 7, 2011

Faces at the Auction (01-07-11)

While at the auction, I drew the auctioneer and some of the people working there. It's tricky to catch someone's expression as they ...

Highly Prized (01-07-11)

I love going to liquidation sales and auctions. The promise of finding something special or unusual is tempting. Who knows? There may be a t...

Quick Stop at Nicholas' (01-07-11)

http://nicholasrestaurant.com/I hadn't been to Nicholas ' Lebanese restaurant in a long time, so I stopped by to pick up a Meat Mezz...

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Come Visit at the Junk Salvation Vintage Flea Market! (01-06-11)

A dream come true! I have been selected as a vendor at the Funky Junk Sisters ' Junk Salvation Vintage Flea Market in February! I am so ...

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

People at Right Brain Initiative Meeting (01-05-11)

Sketches of Arts providers at a meeting for the Right Brain Initiative at the Art Museum .

Saturday, January 1, 2011

New Year's Eve at Pix Patisserie (01-01-11)

Last night, I went by myself (Gary was scheduled to work early) to Pix Patisserie SE , to usher in the New Year in in a spectacular manner....

Friday, December 31, 2010

Work on the Studio Exterior (12-31-10)

In retrospect, the hardest part of the project has been to find reliable contractors; in addition to Gary, this carpenter is the sixth contr...

New Year's Eve Party (12-31-10)

We went to the Crawfords' for a while on New Year's Eve. Gary had to leave early because he had to work early on New Year's day....

End of Year Wrap-Up (12-31-10)

While I was working in the yard this morning, I was thinking of the the things that drive me. I am passionate about my little crooked house ...

A Day of Work (12-31-10)

I spent all morning and most of the afternoon trying to get some yard work done before there is another freeze. Lots of work today: I turned...

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Movie: Bluebeard (12-30-10)

I really like this sketch done done while watching the French movie Bluebeard . There is something about the stunned, vacant look in this ch...

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Bûches de Noël...or Yule Logs? (12-28-10)

Ah...The delicious pastries we make to mark the holidays! Nothing is more portent of Christmas than the Bûche de Noël, a thin sponge cake fi...

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