KiwiKate’s 2018 Sketches

[Joan T]

You sound like you have your supplies ready to venture out. I found when I first started sketching outdoors I would sit with my back to a wall and put on a sunhat and sunglasses and people ignored me. lol Now I’m so used to people coming around when I’m sketching that it really doesn’t bother me. Nice lunch sketch!

[FONT=Book Antiqua]Joan T
[FONT=Book Antiqua]www.watercolorsbyjoan2.blogspot.com

[KiwiKate]

Good idea about the hat and sunglasses. Silly to be self-conscious about it but I’m not yet a confident sketcher. I’m determined to get there though, and it becomes easier every time.

Kate
Henderson, Nevada
C&C always welcomed!

"Never ruin a good day by thinking about a bad yesterday". -- Anon.

[KiwiKate]

Well I was coming home from shopping yesterday and decided to stop and sketch for a few minutes. It was too windy to sit outside so I sketched and started putting the wash on in the car. I learned that I need a larger surface to rest my sketchbook on and that the steering wheel gets in the way while using the water brush! A good learning experience.

Kate
Henderson, Nevada
C&C always welcomed!

"Never ruin a good day by thinking about a bad yesterday". -- Anon.

[Yorky Administrator Ormskirk]

A neat colourful sketch. You can get a board to put over the steering wheel.

Doug

We must leave our mark on this world

[KiwiKate]

Oh my goodness Doug — that steering wheel thingy is fabulous! Thanks so much. Amazon loves me.

Kate
Henderson, Nevada
C&C always welcomed!

"Never ruin a good day by thinking about a bad yesterday". -- Anon.

[Joan T]

Kate, nice sketch! When I sketch in my “mobile studio” (which I do a lot) I push the driver’s seat all the way back and it gives me enough room between me and the steering wheel to work on something that is no more than 8 x 10. I usually work flat on my lap. It isn’t the most comfortable position but it seems to work.

[FONT=Book Antiqua]Joan T
[FONT=Book Antiqua]www.watercolorsbyjoan2.blogspot.com

[KiwiKate]

My steering wheel “tray” arrived on Saturday and I’m looking forward to trying it out. I’ll post a photo once I get to use it can give a review. Encouraging to know your mobile studio works for you Joan — your sketches are wonderful.

Kate
Henderson, Nevada
C&C always welcomed!

"Never ruin a good day by thinking about a bad yesterday". -- Anon.

[Munin Raven]

Great sketches going on here. I really like the way you manage to mix and blend colours within your defined lines and not come out muddy. I usually fall apart, haha. Keep it up, and keep posting. Nice to see.

Regards

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[KiwiKate]

Thanks Munin Raven. I think the lack of “mud” is because I tend to draw and paint quickly and don’t go back to correct. My non-sketchbook paintings however are another story!

Kate
Henderson, Nevada
C&C always welcomed!

"Never ruin a good day by thinking about a bad yesterday". -- Anon.

[Joan T]

I will be watching to see your steering wheel “tray.”

[FONT=Book Antiqua]Joan T
[FONT=Book Antiqua]www.watercolorsbyjoan2.blogspot.com

[KiwiKate]

Here it is Joan, with the first sketch using my mobile studio! It works well — I just have to scoot my seat back a little and adjust the tilt of the steering wheel. Couldn’t wait to use it in spite of a busy day. The sketch was rushed but I so enjoyed my new toy!

Kate
Henderson, Nevada
C&C always welcomed!

"Never ruin a good day by thinking about a bad yesterday". -- Anon.

[Yorky Administrator Ormskirk]

That looks really useful Kate, larger than I pictured. There is a version with a cup holder which could be used for your water (though I normally sketch with a water brush).

Doug

We must leave our mark on this world

[KiwiKate]

There’s an indented cup holder on the reverse side Doug, but since I too use water brushes, I opted for the side shown. Thanks so much for steering me toward the steering wheel “desk”. It works perfectly!

Kate
Henderson, Nevada
C&C always welcomed!

"Never ruin a good day by thinking about a bad yesterday". -- Anon.

[hobbyartist87]

Great sketches and setup Kate. You inspire to finish the drawing book I’m working through quicker so I can start sketching outdoors.

Sandra

[KiwiKate]

Thanks Sandra. Sketching outdoors was a goal for me too and I’m enjoying the adventure.

Kate
Henderson, Nevada
C&C always welcomed!

"Never ruin a good day by thinking about a bad yesterday". -- Anon.

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