From the Past

For the past couple of days, I have frequented the local historical museum.  Generally speaking, I have an annual pass and love to sit there after hours surrounded by trees, birds, and what not to be alone in this place and sketch without someone standing over my shoulder.  The old truck above was found abandoned on a hill, full of rust and character. Slipping into the grounds before closing, I brought my chair and went to the abandoned place to sketch the scene before me. Drawing a circle in perspective and accurate with a pen, at this point for me at least, is challenging but something that I am determined to get correct. It was a lovely evening as the gentle sun extended its rays across the historical site.

The previous day, Friday, I went to sketch the tractor.  I had tried it once during peak hours but too many people on location and too difficult to focus while drawing. After hours it is pleasant and somewhat quite. I tried a soluble pen by Staedtler, similar to the tom bow pens and tried to work fast as the light was changing over head.  Both sketches were done on Stillman and Birn's book.  One is the pen and ink sketchbook and the other is the Beta series.