Sketchbook Apple

This is another lesson, the 7th, from David Williams' book on drawing. I'm really happy with the way this one turned out. I may try this one again with color pencils to see how it differs.


Strathmore Recycled Sketch Paper, fine tooth surface, WindpowerⓇ
5.5 x 8.5" 60 lb paper with cretacolor pencils

Sketchbook Calla Lily

The Calla Lily is another favorite flower of mine so I thought I'd try my hand (pun intended) at drawing them. I decided to try a few different versions to get an idea on perspective. 

There's something very peaceful about drawing from Nature. I don't know if that is the case with other people but it is for me. 

Strathmore Drawing Paper, medium surface, 400 series
8 x 10" 80 lb paper with cretacolor pencils

Sketchbook Tower

This is another lesson, the 6th, from David Williams' book on drawing. I bought it after I found his candle & flame tutorial online. 

I'm not all that happy with the way the rocks turned out but I do like the tower itself. Not bad for a first try... will try it again in a couple of weeks to see the difference...

Strathmore Recycled Sketch Paper, fine tooth surface, WindpowerⓇ
5.5 x 8.5" 60 lb paper with cretacolor pencils

Sketchbook Cherry Blossoms

The Cherry Blossom is one of my favorite flowers... I decided less would be more with this one...

I used an 8x10" Strathmore Medium Surface Drawing paper that is an 80 lb weight 400 Series with a Cretacolor 9B pencil. 

This paper has quickly become one of my favorites. The drag on the pencil is nice and smooth yet "grabby" enough for what I'm looking to accomplish. 

Sketchbook Musings...

Life tends to get in the way when it comes to doing the things we love most. Or is that life itself? 

I haven't participated in the last 2 (or is it 3?) Zentangle Challenges due to life getting in the way. But, in the past few days I've been missing my sketchbook and pencils so I decided to pick them up again. 

The cat I drew in August but the others are all within the past few days... 

I'm hoping now that I've picked up my pencil again, I will feel that itch for my
micron pens as well... 

I've drawn this cat a few times, just because I have 3 of my own...

This Eiffel Tower I have seen drawn quite a few times and I thought I'd give it a try myself...

This candle comes from a tutorial on the web that really breaks down the steps. It's also part of a lesson in a book about drawing authored by David Williams which can be found on Amazon.com.

This one could use a bit of work, but overall I am happy with the end result.