AVAA Life Drawing

AVAA Life Drawing group | charcoal pencil and conte on Canson pastel paper | 3.30.09
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Exploring different life drawing materials.  Tonight it's charcoal and conte on Canson Mi-Teintes paper.  It's fascinating to see the difference that the paper color and texture have on the quality of line, tone, and relative warmth of the drawing.  Used both smooth and "toothed" sides of the paper to see the effects.  This week completed the warm up gestures in an 8x10 sketch book, and moved to pastel paper sheet taped to drawing board for the longer 20 - 30 minute poses.  The three hour session is a long time to maintain focus and an engaged and enquiring mindful exploration of the figure and drawing techniques.  

There is so much going on during life drawing learning - both internal (attention|focus, sensation, subconcious preparation) and external (relating to, choosing, manipulating materials) and the fluid synergy of the two spheres of experience in the moment.  It is a humbling and exciting practice with depth enough for many lifetimes of passionate obsession.

Reflections

If it's true that "21 days makes a habit" then March '09 was all about placing both feet, first one then the other, with mindful attention, on the path of the sketch hunter and artist. This sketch journal marks the trail and the expanding ripples of adventure and connectivity as they emerge and evolve.

Spring is here! The excitement of longer days and milder weather in store.

April, '09 is dedicated to focused self-study to strengthen my visual vocabulary and reconnect with my creative voice through the practice of:

- Basic drawing skills, including control of value, line, and composition as expressed in the sketch
- Color theory and it's application to expressive plein air drawing and painting
- Exploration of media and tools in service of an agile mobile studio

and participation in:
- Figurative drawing groups
- Plein air painting group

In a nutshell....learning to See and to deeply appreciate and enjoy the view and people along the way...

Austin Hat Party '09 @ Jovita's

Austin Hat Part @ Jovita's | Pen | 3.28.09
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W. Riverside Drive

Austin Skyline, Auditorium shores | Pen and ink | 3.28.09

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Austin Tx, Saturday morning | Pen | 3.28.09

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Halcyon Coffee | Bar | Lounge

Halcyon coffee house; rainy afternoon nook | pen and wash, graphite | 3.25.09

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Halcyon coffee house, 218 W. 4th St, Austin Tx | Pen and graphite | 3.24.09

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AVAA Life Drawing

AVAA Life Drawing group | graphite | 3.23.09

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reading | Pen and ink | 3.23.09

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7th and Congress Ave. Statue of Angelina Eberly | Pen | 3.23.09

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SXSW Music: March 18-22, 2009

The SXSW MUSIC AND MEDIA CONFERENCE showcases hundreds of musical acts from around the globe on over eighty stages in downtown Austin.

Auditorium Shores concert | Pen and graphite | 3.21.09

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Antone's - SXSW Tribute | Pen and graphite | 3.21.09

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Lavaca w. Aqua Scooter | Pen and watercolor| 3.21.09

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100 Lavaca st. value studies | graphite | 3.21.09

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Emo's free lineup w. Tears of Joy Hot Sauce Shop | Pen and graphite | 3.19.09

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sxsw film d. Kevin Triplett, Blaze Foley Documentary; No show| Pen and graphite|3.19.09

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St. Paddy's Day Pub (n' sketch) Crawl

Flowing through two of Austin's premier Irish Pubs, B.D. Riley's and Fado with pint in one hand and point in the other!!

B. D. Riley's Irish Pub | Pen and graphite | 3.17.09

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Fado Irish Pub @ 4th St., Block Party | Pen and graphite | 3.17.09

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SXSW ScreenBurn '09

ScreenBurn Arcade March 13-15, 2009

ScreenBurn at SXSW Interactive is the video game element of the South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive festival. ScreenBurn takes SXSW to the next level in terms of bringing together new media, music, film and the exploding world of video games.



AlienWare | Dell Gaming station | digital ink | 3.15.09
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George Sabra, Sculptor, with: Newborn | 3.14.09 | Digital graphite
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Nature blends with technology, reminding us to be aware of the impact of our choices.

This art was created from scrap metal, driftwood, and computer parts from the ReConnect program.

Learn more at www.georgesabra.com

Chillin' @ The Hidout

Austin Tx.,  The HideOut Improve Theatre | Pen and ink wash | 3.11.09

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Austin Tx, Sunday Morning | Pen and graphite | 3.15.09

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Austin Tx, interview @ the HideOut | graphite | 3.11.09
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chilled at The HideOut | Pen and watercolor | 3.11.09
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Austin City Limits (ACL) Fest 2008

Austin Tx, ACL Fest 2008 (WaMu Tent) | graphite
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Austin Tx, ACL Fest (AT&T Stage) | graphite
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Austin Tx, ACL Fest 2008 (Dell Stage) | graphite
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Austin Tx, Congress Ave. Bridge (Colorado River) | Graphite
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Norfolk, VA. HarborFest Blues Festival | Graphite
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Downtown Austin

Austin, Tx. Congress Ave Balcony (SpringBox) | Pen and graphite
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Austin Tx. 7th and Congress | Pen and water soluble graphite
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Austin, Tx. B.D. Riley's 6th Street | Pen and graphite | 3.9.09
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Austin Tx, The HideOut, Congress & 7th | Pen and graphite | 3.8.09
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Austin, Tx. 6th and Red River | Pen and graphite | 3.9.09
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Austin Tx. 6th and Colorado St. fountain park | Pen and watercolor | 3.10.09
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