Love Can Set You Free

Below is a sketch of my son Darcy. The photo I referenced

was taken in June of 2010, during a school field trip to 

Fort Steele Heritage town. Darcy and his special education

assistant had climbed to the top of this old wooden tower. 

Darcy was looking out over the grounds from the one, small 

opening in the wire. I have always liked this photo because I

thought it represented limits and barriers that my son is looking

through and beyond.

You see, Darcy has autism and is, for the most part, non-verbal. 

He is a very kind and gentle boy who, through no fault of his own, 

experiences many struggles in his life. I wanted to relay a message

in this picture, that even though society may not treat him as an

equal and may be slow to accept his differences, love can be the 

catalyst that opens dialogue, changes perspectives, opens doors, 

and........sometimes, windows.

Cheers!

Charcoal and Chuckles

I took out a sketch that I had started and then abandoned months ago.

I finished it this morning and thought I would share it here.

I love the expression on this little girls face. I found the photo (my reference)

on the internet and then reversed the image before I sketched it. So, 

if it seems familiar, that is why. I think I first saw it on Pinterest. 

Her apparent happiness and laugh make me feel happy as well. 

Cheers!

Doodles During Downtime

During a break at work, I sketched a ladies eyes 

on a scrap piece of paper. It was good practice. 

I have used the sketch as a bookmark since 

then. I think it funny to have a pair of eyes staring 

at someone from the top of my book. ;)

Cheers!

That Figures!

Don't forget about the up and coming figure drawing class at Discovery Center in Canal Flats this Sunday. We will commence at 1:00pm with our instructor Cathy Parkes. After our session we will mingle with some beverages and goodies while we 'gently' critique our work from the day. For more info call me @ (250) 349 5305 or email @ cartwrightleslie@gmail.com.
Looking forward to it!

 

Beginning  A Bear Painting

I sketched my subjects on a prepared canvas.

I blocked in the main colours of my picture.

Below is my photo reference from the wildlife
sanctuary that I visited this spring.   CHEERS!

FIGURE  DRAWING

 

 

Our art group did some figure drawing the previous

week. These are some of the sketches I made of our

model that night. We made sketches in 1, 3 and 5

minute intervals. It was good practice and I enjoyed

the exercises very much. We plan to do it again soon.