Monday, April 20, 2009

Sketches

Here are some sketches I did last night while watching Runaway Jury on tv. I saw the movie before so it didn't take all of my attention and I was able to scribble a bit.


This is Riley, he's a greyhound/pointer mix, or that's the guess anyway. He came from a puppy rescue in Colorado. He is a very slender and sleek guy. Here he's in one of his favorite places, laying on the ottoman looking out the window at the birds, squirrels, neighbors, and anything else which may float by. He kept changing position (darn him) hence all of the starts and stops.


Here he's moved to the chair to settle in for a good nap. Yes, the dogs are part of the family and do get to sit where the humans do. Thank God it's microfiber, that stuff is wonderful!


Here's a sketch of Morgan and Riley, they were sleeping in separate locations, they just happened to fit like puzzle pieces into each other on the page. Morgan is another rescue dog, she came from a humane society in GA, her mom was found wandering the streets pregnant, was brought into the the humane society and gave birth to the most adorable litter! The guess is that she's a boxer/lab mix.


I couldn't possibly have gotten sick of the dogs...they must have left the room at this point. They were getting a bit self conscious having me stare at them so much. I know dogs don't get self conscious but by the looks they give one would swear that they do.


The final sketch, this is of Morgan who has claimed the ottoman, one of her favorite evening places, though she's not quite as slim and flexible as Riley and sometimes it takes her a couple of turns and landing attempts before she gets herself positioned so she feels like she won't fall off.

11 comments:

  1. Darlene - what wonderful sketches of Riley and Morgan! You've so captured with just a few lines, their sweet faces and postures. Fantastic! I love the one of them snoozing together. One of our dogs has a favorite perch on the back of the couch that lets her monitor the neighborhood squirrels.

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  2. I love love love these sketches Darlene! I sure love it if you decided to paint one of those wonderful poses of Riley and his favorite perch!

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  3. Thanks Liz and Sheila! Maybe I will paint one of him there! :)

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  4. Darlene, Congratulations for your work.
    Your work is beautiful.

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  5. Hi
    It is wonderful to see your sketches, great work. I have an award for you at my blog. Keep up the good work.

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  6. These sketches are wonderful, Darlene!

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  7. Great sketches Darlene! Pets, plants and even our feet make great subjects to sketch, they are always available. Have fun sketching!

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  8. Thanks Carol! Seeing your Cole sketch inspired me to sketch that night. I'm going to try to do more, it's fun and it's a perfect activity to do while watching tv!

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  9. I just love the dog scetches and stories. My dogs are mt children too

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  10. Oh I think watching Riley and Morgan beats Runaway Jury, especially through the medium of your lovely sketches.

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  11. Thanks Lori! Yeah, it's hard not to treat them like one's babies isn't it? They're just too darn cute!!!

    Hi Beetle! Thank you! and Thanks for dropping by! Yes, I agree, sometimes the dogs far overshadow what's happening on the television! :)

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