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MJBivouac — Greek Fisheman's cap

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Published: 2014-09-21 00:34:48 +0000 UTC; Views: 784; Favourites: 21; Downloads: 39
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Description My wife and I discovered a Saturday afternoon drawing class put on by our local parks and recreation. We gave it a try today. The operation is bare bones. Just a few tables and chairs that were already part of the rec building equipment, and one set of work lights from Home Depot. Not much of a turnout sadly...only four people including ourselves, and everyone older than my wife and me. Our model was this older gentleman sporting an un-lit cigar and a Greek Fisherman's hat to make the drawing experience more interesting I guess. The class is four hours which is nice. I did two drawings. The first of which was a total disaster...really BAD! I have not drawn from life in years! But my second drawing came out rather well I think. Verithin colored pencilslack,White and Red and white W&N cake watercolor on Kona Classic Field Journal toned paper, made by Hand-Book. I had a good time. I will probably try to do this regularly.
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Comments: 35

godzillasmash [2014-09-29 05:22:02 +0000 UTC]

love the lighting and shadow. great sketch.

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MJBivouac In reply to godzillasmash [2014-09-30 02:53:31 +0000 UTC]

This came out well I think.

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Jimi-von-Broadway [2014-09-25 23:01:55 +0000 UTC]

Great tonal work.  Wonderfully done.

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MJBivouac In reply to Jimi-von-Broadway [2014-09-26 01:07:45 +0000 UTC]

I was rather happy with the result myself. Thank you.

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slowdog294 [2014-09-24 03:48:25 +0000 UTC]

Excellent.

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MJBivouac In reply to slowdog294 [2014-09-25 01:37:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Sir! So nice to get such a comment on a drawing with no nudity whatsoever.

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slowdog294 In reply to MJBivouac [2014-09-25 04:39:03 +0000 UTC]

I do not look at art because of nudity. I look at quality.

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MJBivouac In reply to slowdog294 [2014-09-25 04:40:40 +0000 UTC]

Ah, well with me you have an equal mix...I hope so anyway.

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slowdog294 In reply to MJBivouac [2014-09-25 05:03:22 +0000 UTC]

I watch you for your talent. It is amazing.

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MJBivouac In reply to slowdog294 [2014-09-25 05:04:30 +0000 UTC]

Oh Pishaw! I'm nothing compared to so many other artists..

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slowdog294 In reply to MJBivouac [2014-09-25 13:52:12 +0000 UTC]

You are much better than I will ever be. Thus, I admire your talents.

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MJBivouac In reply to slowdog294 [2014-09-26 01:14:42 +0000 UTC]

You are much too kind good Sir.

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slowdog294 In reply to MJBivouac [2014-09-26 15:21:25 +0000 UTC]

I speak truth, my Good Fellow.

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MJBivouac In reply to slowdog294 [2014-09-27 01:51:42 +0000 UTC]

Far be it for me to disagree with the wise old shaman of the forest. You might infest my pantaloons with bark beetles.

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slowdog294 In reply to MJBivouac [2014-09-27 03:34:15 +0000 UTC]

Nonesuch would I ever do, my Good Fellow. I promise that.

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MJBivouac In reply to slowdog294 [2014-09-27 13:51:48 +0000 UTC]

That is a relief.

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slowdog294 In reply to MJBivouac [2014-09-27 14:59:25 +0000 UTC]

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paintmarvels [2014-09-23 00:48:23 +0000 UTC]

Love this one my friend! amazing job!

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MJBivouac In reply to paintmarvels [2014-09-23 00:49:04 +0000 UTC]

You are most kind. Thank you.

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AbaKon [2014-09-22 14:30:09 +0000 UTC]

You talented people make me crazy! This is very nice and just shows the diversity of your skills.

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MJBivouac In reply to AbaKon [2014-09-22 15:50:00 +0000 UTC]

I'm a jack of all trades and a master of none. Thanks for the kind words.

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Lord-Crios [2014-09-22 07:20:11 +0000 UTC]

Really cool

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MJBivouac In reply to Lord-Crios [2014-09-22 15:50:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Lord-Crios In reply to MJBivouac [2014-09-23 06:55:34 +0000 UTC]

YW

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ulltraz [2014-09-21 01:30:05 +0000 UTC]

awesome work!!! 

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MJBivouac In reply to ulltraz [2014-09-21 13:59:43 +0000 UTC]

It was fun to work from life again after so long. Thanks for the kind words.

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ulltraz In reply to MJBivouac [2014-09-21 22:32:28 +0000 UTC]

you are welcome!!! 

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blackhellcat [2014-09-21 00:53:58 +0000 UTC]

Popeye or his dad in RL. Nice work, BTW.

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MJBivouac In reply to blackhellcat [2014-09-21 00:55:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you...I considered drawing breasts on him but thought better of it.

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blackhellcat In reply to MJBivouac [2014-09-22 02:29:26 +0000 UTC]

I hate to break it to you, but some old men DO have "breasts".

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MJBivouac In reply to blackhellcat [2014-09-22 13:07:22 +0000 UTC]

Tell me about it. I'm working on A-cup myself.

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blackhellcat In reply to MJBivouac [2014-09-22 15:16:43 +0000 UTC]

Just do a little chest exercise.

They'll turn back into manly pecs, of course!

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MJBivouac In reply to blackhellcat [2014-09-22 15:54:16 +0000 UTC]

Exercise? That sounds like work.

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blackhellcat In reply to MJBivouac [2014-09-23 06:43:22 +0000 UTC]

So is drawing.

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MJBivouac In reply to blackhellcat [2014-09-25 01:38:17 +0000 UTC]

But great fun too.

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