What's next... an overhaul? Not that I don't need it---adamantly I say, I do. But do I have time for it? No, I do not.
Okay, but yesterday was the 23rd International Sketchcrawl, and I DID make time for that. Do not ask me why I chose to sketch a plastic buffalo with a broken tail because I have no idea, other than,like Mount Everest, it was there. Earlier, I spied a woman drinking coffee and later I sat inside the shadows of an arbored covered walkway. And I sketched.
So where, you may well ask, is a parasol in all this? On Friday, I was featured in a lovely new blog called The Ginger Parasol. I blushed upon reading what the blog's author Dana Cochran wrote. Want to go see for yourself?
And, if you go, why not leave a comment? Dana is brand new at blogging and some comments would probably gladden her heart.
Laura, only you could make a plastic buffalo (with broken tail!) look appealing - the coffee drinker, arbor walkway are just lovely - your signature sunshine and lightness all over them. As I said on Dana's blog, I wholeheartedly agree with her - you are a total inspiration!
Posted by: Cathy G | July 12, 2009 at 04:55 PM
I don't know... there's something I like about that plastic bull...
Great sketches, Laura. And congratulations on being featured on a new Blog. I'm going to check it out now :)
À bientôt!
Posted by: Bonny Racca | July 12, 2009 at 06:07 PM
Lovely, fresh images and done in your inimitable style, Laura. These are marvelously free and fresh.
Posted by: sue | July 12, 2009 at 07:07 PM
Always love looking at your work---- love that grape vine! I'll check out the new blog too.
Posted by: Judybec | July 12, 2009 at 09:27 PM
Great post. I love so much the grapevine sketch (and subscribe what Dana says on her blog, you deserve it all)
Posted by: Miguel Herranz | July 13, 2009 at 03:05 AM
A wonderful collection of sketches, Laura. Now, I must hurry over to see what's being said about yu on that other blog....
Posted by: Casey | July 13, 2009 at 09:07 AM
Thanks for your kind words, Laura.
...and thanks for introducing me to your friends. Several have already stopped by...and it does gladden my heart! :)
I love the grapevine covered arbor.
Posted by: Dana | July 13, 2009 at 11:13 AM
I absolutely ADORE that buffalo - it's almost Minotaur-ish. Delightful!
And wonderful feature at The Ginger Parasol! Thanks for introducing us to Dana...
Posted by: Diahn | July 14, 2009 at 06:46 PM
love the drawing of the woman drinking coffee . and as always, am envious you were in Foster's Market....
Posted by: df | July 17, 2009 at 12:22 PM
I was expecting the buffalo to be less than magestic but how silly of me - he's had a Laurelines makeover! You've managed to inject wild and beautiful life into him.
Wonderful showcase of your work on Dana's blog - none of us take your talent for granted. It's always fresh and inspiring!
By the way, I too am deeply disappointed that you aren't here sketching in Tuscany this summer.
Posted by: Robyn | July 19, 2009 at 11:59 AM