Saturday, April 20, 2013
Portland Streetcorner
Yesterday, it was chilly and rainy so I was sketching from inside the Starbucks across from Powell's.
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| Powell's from the corner of NW 11th and NW Couch |
When a car pulled away, a much more human story was revealed...
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| Homeless Man and Dog under Plastic, Streetroots Seller |
I like this technique of markers on the toned paper, very bold and powerful look. And the story you captured here is a key facet of urban life that is so often overlooked...Well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Katura. I've always admired those of you who tell stories with your drawings.Those urban stories are everywhere and I want to focus on them more often.
ReplyDeleteYour lampposts are wonderful with that highlight of white. I applaud you...as they are my particular nemesis. Anyway fantastic commentary on Powells' culture.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Deb. I know what you mean about the lampposts. I've drawn Portland's lampposts so many times and they always come out kind of wonky.
ReplyDeleteVery nice details, VIcky. I agree about the lamp posts. Those are hard to draw convincingly. I also like the white marker on toned paper. Is that the white Pitt Pen?
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