Category Archives: On The Easel

The stages of drawings I’m currently working on or have completed.

Drawing Still In Process – Take A Peek At Earth Seed

I was up to my neck in creation last week. One idea after another kept coming at me and I took notes as quickly as I could, but some of them got away. Oh well. They’ll come back someday I … Continue reading

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Beneath > Earth Seed WIP

The drawing called Beneath has become Earth Seed. I hope this mind map explains why. Click image to see enlargement.

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Beneath – Exploration Drawing WIP

I’m working on an “exploration” drawing. My explorations begin with a feeling or meaning and I keep drawing until I find it on the paper. In this one, I’m looking for the feeling in this series of words: under>beneath>shelter >protected … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Drawing – Heart and Apple Blossoms

We had a Valentine’s Day Exchange today and my drawing was a challenge. I discovered that it’s difficult to balance a design in a heart shape unless it’s symmetrical, and I didn’t have a symmetrical image that looked right in … Continue reading

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Roots – WIP a Little Farther Along

Here’s where I am on Roots. As you can see, I’m working in the details using small squares. To do that I cut small squares out of paper (masks) and place them around an area to draw. Masks keep me … Continue reading

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