2022 - Beginning a New Sketchbook and Practice

In this New Year, I've begun a sketch practice in a new-to-me sketchbook that has been in storage for many years.

I've started with black and white imagery using pencil or black pen as my drawing tool. Sometimes marks don't come out as you want them to. Remember, when pen is used--once a mark is made--you're committed. There is no correcting a mistake or undesired mark. Either you camouflage them or live with and learn from them.

Here are some of the results so far.

15-minute timed sketch (pen) Took the time it took (pen)

Took the time it took (mechanical pencil)

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