The kid and the burro

Merry Christmas to all. Was at a party last night, and got home in the wee hours of the morning. My system doesnt tolerate such disruptions to the routine very well. I was dragging a bit this morning, and decided to draw to shake the cobwebs. Over the course of the day, in between the usual Christmas rituals, I completed this (my drafting table is in the living room so I can doodle without being away from activities). It is different from my usual stuff, but I am happy with it. So I thought I would share.

Bench - finished

I posted the finished piece in wetcanvas forum for structured critique as 2 scans, and the kindly Lynn stitched it together. So I am using the image she produced. Watching and being watched. I am adding a couple of higher res scans below:

Bench: work in progress

I started this painting over the weekend, and like what I have right now. So I figured I would scan this in case I mess it up later on. The scanning process revealed that it may actually be two scenes. Well, we will see how it turns out.

Went to my client company's Christmas party on Friday. Just before leaving, I realized I misplaced my wallet, so I was edgy and nervous and couldn't enjoy the party despite it being filled with interesting and friendly people. So we left early and I dragged Pam to all places I may have left my wallet. Found it next day at the studio (Looked there on Friday, but somehow missed it). Anyways, all was good with the world again.

Went to see Catco's production of 'Santaland Diaries' by David Sedaris on Saturday. Had a very good time. Pam and I both think Sedaris is a very funny writer. The actor who played Sedaris did a very good job. He didn't try to imitate the author's tone or inflections, so the show had a different feel than a Sedaris show you would hear on This American Life.

Charmer

A doodle from work.

Woman and curtain

I am not big on figure drawing, but was playing around with a set of crayola crayons I discovered in a shelf drawer at home, and liked this one. All the pillows and other props that would make this pose more natural, is left to one's imagination. That way you can have down pillows, or bolster cushions, or a combination, and don't let me select them for you.

So, now there is a new category: wax crayons :)