O'Brien Castle

This was done on site in June of '05 during a family trip to Ireland. The fifteenth-c. castle crowns the highest
point on the island of Inishere, the smallest of the Aran Islands in County Clare. I got off my rented bike
to sketch the ruined castle, while a crowd of Irish teens clambered over the ramparts. They were very
friendly and polite, and told us about their national game of Irish football, played with something that looks
like a hockey stick. 9 x 12", pen and wash on cream-colored paper in Cachet spiral-bound sketchbook.

Annie Oakley Two 8-26-8

Pigma Micron 05 pen on 9 x 12" Canson watercolor paper.
I was trying a new pen and paper for this sketch. The ink is
water soluble and can be turned into a wash with a brush
and water. Wish the drawing did more justice to the model...

Annie Oakley One 8-26-8

Our model had a fun costume. I wasn't satisfied with the drawings,
but wanted to post something to show that I have been drawing
a little. Fountain pen on 9 x 12" Strathmore canvas paper.

Tux 8-5-08

The model posed as a James Bond-type
with a fake gun. 12" x 9". Fountain pen
on bond layout.

Clifftop Cooks 8-5-05

9" x 12". Fountain pen and sepia ink in ecru spiral-bound sketchbook.
This sketch shows a scene from the great old-time music gathering
held at Clifftop, W.Va., every August. We stayed at the campsite
of friends who brought a very organized kitchen setup. The drawing
shows the hostess, Hilarie, preparing a meal with the participation of
four little camp girls and the mother of three of the helpers. As always, I wish I had sketched more.

Model 7-22-08, One

8" x 11". Fountain pen and sepia ink
on Strathmore charcoal paper.
The model's pose, although simple,
had a nice, subtle shift of weight
onto one foot.

Model 7-22-08, Two

12" x 9". Fountain pen and sepia ink
on Strathmore charcoal paper.
The model is one of our favorites
at the session and likes to bring
an unusual assortment of accessories
for the costumed poses.