Wednesday, September 19, 2012

"We Need a Little Rain"

Portlanders, used to months of complaining about rain, only look around and whisper it: "We need a little rain." We've had days of sunshine and shadows, blue skies, and warm weather. It's odd to still be watering plants and wearing clothes without hoods. An especially wonderful thing about this weather is it creates more opportunities for sketching outdoors.

The farmer's market had strong shadows and falling leaves.


It's been warm enough to sit outside of Zupans and draw the top of the Pied Cow...


or sketch a colorful SE Portland house that reflects the values and politics of its owners.

These summer days will be gone soon. Enjoy them!

5 comments:

barbaraschn said...

Vicky, love your paintings and your colors.

Vicky said...

Thank you, Barb.

Katharine said...

I love your narrative sketching and photos. What cute little animals the alpacas are. I can see why you went elsewhere to eat!

Katharine said...

Great sketches and so many. Wow. I really enjoyed your narrative and had to chuckle over the food choice at the Festival.

Vicky said...

Thanks, Katharine. They were fun to draw.