On the Bus.

On the Bus, ink on paper, 8.5" x 11"

After a work meeting, I rode the city bus and used the opportunity to draw the man in front of me.  I am really happy with this sketch.

I do like how the washes add to the drawing.

Sketchbook - On the Bus

So on the bus ride back from Zwick Studio, I managed to get some drawings done. Above is a fun one of a guy sleeping in the aisle across from me. I really like how I rendered his hands crossed in front of his chest.

The bus had to stop for a good 15 minutes because the till broke. I only mention it because I was able to use the long period of not bouncing around to get some very straight crosshatching work done. 

"Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor." 

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

On the Bus - Brown and Red

So last weekend I had a meeting for work. It was held in downtown Honolulu and I took the city bus to avoid the nightmare that is parking downtown. Riding the bus is an opportunity to draw. I had mixed results on the bus that day. Above was the best of the trip. 

So, on the bus someone asked if I could draw him. Not missing an opportunity, I drew him. His name is Tin, just coming in from the Philippines. He is a student at BYU. His portrait above came out pretty good.

"There are painters who transform the sun into a yellow spot, but there are others who with the help of their art and intelligence transform a yellow spot into the sun."

 ~ Pablo Picasso

Sketchbook - On the Bus - Red and Brown

Here are a pair of drawings done while riding the Honolulu city bus. I switched to red and a brown ink. I think they look a little better then red and black for these kind of sketches. It still allows for the variation in line and color, but is a little warmer because of the brown. 

Above is a woman playing a game on her cell phone. I like how I rendered the playboy bunny logo on her bag.

Above is a student at Kailua High School that catches the bus out to Kaneohe with us. It is a great whole figure sketch. I like the juxtaposition of his rendered figure and the contour lines that create his backpack.

"Love is the greatest refreshment in life." ~ Pablo Picasso

Women on the Handivan

While on the Handivan with a few of my students I did this drawing of some of the other riders.

I am actually very happy with this watercolor. There is a nice glow from the window in the background and the figures look very strong. I also dig how I rendered the ladies outfits.