Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Feelin' a little sketchy

I've never considered myself a creative person. I'm more the logical, rational type, and it's hard for me to break out of my self-imposed noncreative mindset. I've never been able to sit down and just DRAW something, but one thing I am is a good mimic.

Years ago, I used to copy pictures using a charcoal pencil. You all know I loves me my music, so I did several sketches of some of my favorite artists. I liked charcoal because it blends so easily, but I remember doing a few sketches in regular pencil...I seem to have lost those somewhere along the way. But I still have my charcoal sketches, and finding these made me want to start doing this a little more. Even if I'm copying existent pictures or photographs, it still takes some time and effort to get it right, and I think it would be a nice exercise to see if I can still do it.

So here are some of my sketches:







Jim Morrison...I believe I did this one from the Rolling Stone cover that featured his picture and the headline "He's Hot...He's Sexy...He's Dead."

The Doors experienced a revival in the early 80's, and I know we all listened to a lot of their music in college.













Ray Davies, the lead singer of the Kinks.

I would guess this was also from Rolling Stone, but I don't recall.

















And his brother, Dave.


















Pete Townshend

















This one is my favorite: Paul Simonon, the bassist for The Clash. A definite dark, punk vibe, and I like the eyes.

I think I'll be buying a couple of charcoal pencils and see what sort of trouble I can conjure up.

23 comments:

  1. WOW!!! These are great.... Our little Bethie is an ARTIST... VERY GOOD!!! Keep drawing!!!

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  2. You should do more of this.
    I never knew you could draw!

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  3. Hi Beth,
    These are really good ... you should definitely keep it up!
    Best,
    Marty

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  4. Funny.. I couldn't draw a steaming turd in a snowstorm.

    But I could construct a fabulous glitter rendition in 3-d!

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  5. Bravo! Bravo! We want more.
    More, more, I say more! Good
    work, Beth.

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  6. Great sketches B! You should definitely take it up again! You really captured some emotion in that last one. Do you mainly do portraits or have you done other stuff? A beautiful talent!

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  7. I used to do a lot of sketching in H.S. Probably very similar to what you do, 'cept I used my friends pictures. :) Nowadays I pour my creative work into sewing quilts. Nice sketches, Beth.. .can't wait to see what you do next. :)

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  8. As your previous comments attest to, there are many different ways to express your creativity( like Miss Ginger!)! I know people who can't draw worth a lick that fill sketchbooks! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and if you like to be holdin' that charcoal and create your vision, go for it! It is fun!

    :) Leigh

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  9. Wow Beth! Those are great! I think you have a talent! Have fun with those new charcoal pencils. I'm looking forward to you sharing what you come up with.

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  10. Wow, Beth, those are great! You capture something in each one - mysterious, darkness, alluring...dang, girl, you are talented!!

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  11. you did damn good....EXCELLENT, really. I love Jim..he was my idol as a teen. Thanks for sharing! XO

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  12. They are good. I am afraid my artistic talent is restricted to badly drawn pin men!

    Andy

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  13. cant draw or sketch to save my life beth.but,you want a cupboard making?tiles laid?im ya man lol.or used to be,still ejoy it.great pics,take care,love mort.xxxx put 1 of them on facebook OWNED,it will make a fortune.seriously.

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  14. Based on the detail of Jim Morrison's hair, I'm assuming you had the hots for him at some point. Not that that's a bad thing ...

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  15. Aren't you full of hidden surprises. Sketch me! Sketch me!

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  16. Wow Beth those are awesome! Linda

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  17. Wow...you are good. These are excellent.

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  18. These are very good I especially like the Pete Townsend one.

    Yasmin
    xx

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  19. You did a wonderful job hon. I used to do this with charcoal as well. I don't however have any of the original sketches. Somehow I'm getting the idea you tend to hang on just about everything *winks*. (Hugs)Indigo

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  20. You are a woman of many talents. These are quite striking. My favorite is Ray Davies, love the sunglasses.

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