Langley Brews

Charred man sculpture

Phyllis

I warmed up on the Charred Man and glass torch.  Interesting art??  After that, like a moth to the flame, when the sun came out I realized that Phyllis, the frame, the bar and the sunny reflections in the window attracted my attention.  I like the rectangles upon rectangles and thanks Phyllis for dressing in such a complimentary color and making the whole thing work.  Pat

Dee Doyle Art and Soul: Sketching with the Whidbey Island Sketchers

Sue~ A little overworked ~ Do you think they'll invite me back?

Dee Doyle Art and Soul: Sketching with the Whidbey Island Sketchers: " I spent the afternoon sketching with some great folks from the Whidbey Island Sketchers group in Langley at a tiny little micro brew place.  As the new kid, I felt very welcomed and comfortable.  Since I haven't been out sketching with a group very much, I was a tad tentative at first, but shortly got in to the swing of things.  I brought my Doc Martins [paints not boots] and continued to experiment.  Although I have yet to master them, I had a lot of fun, and lots of excuses for being loose!

I guess the paints were a hit, because several of the artists said they are probably going to order some.  Hey, Doc Martin [and Cheap Joe] do you do finder's fees?  I understand a lot of Hydrus watercolors are being bought by Pacific Northwest artists!."

Glad to be Back with the Sketchers!

What a great group! It is so good to be back with "The Sketchers"! Here are a few of my efforts at Olde World Ales and Lagers. I was thinking I wasn't very inspired by the venue, but found a few views to sketch. When all else fails it is always fun to sketch the other sketchers. They at least stay pretty still for awhile, unlike unsuspecting passer-by models.

Olde World Ales

Here's a couple of my sketches from Olde World Ales and Lagers in Langley on Wednesday. As dark as these are I'm fairly pleased. I was in a "throw the paint down" kind of mood.

Phyllis was sunk into a big white chair that had some interesting shape and fold characteristics. Apologies, Phyllis, there is no likeness. I'm not sure it's done yet. I'm considering adding a subtle wash into the face.