I was invited to spend last weekend up near Clayton, Ga, just about on the North Carolina border. A few rambling miles from my friend's lovely home,the wonderfully picturesque Tallulah River hurtles through boulders the size of Winnebagos on it's way to the Chattooga.
I perched on its lichen-covered outcroppings and spent Saturday afternoon sketching.
Comments (9)
Hmmm...you can 'hear' the water! :)
Posted by GarandFan | April 23, 2013 9:52 AM
Posted on April 23, 2013 09:52
Hey G
I discovered a new interest I think. I haven't done a lot outdoor sketching, but this time around I really enjoyed the peace and quiet that comes with intense looking and concentration. I definitely plan to do more of this kind of meditative approach to sketching. And I don't think you need a pristine location to do it, either.
Posted by John Cox | April 23, 2013 9:58 AM
Posted on April 23, 2013 09:58
"En plein air" it's called.
Don't confuse with Howard Hughes -
Who was a plane heir.
Posted by Doc Al | April 23, 2013 11:03 AM
Posted on April 23, 2013 11:03
Say Doc
Crafty...very crafty, you ol' wordsmith.
Posted by John Cox | April 23, 2013 12:17 PM
Posted on April 23, 2013 12:17
Only one problem, now I've gotta go to the bathroom! ;)
Posted by GarandFan | April 23, 2013 1:56 PM
Posted on April 23, 2013 13:56
Sketch Book, my favorite!
Posted by Yo | April 23, 2013 6:56 PM
Posted on April 23, 2013 18:56
Nice. Seems turbulent. For the most part, the rivers & streams around here look relatively calm (but the currents are still treacherous).
Posted by Terwiliger | April 24, 2013 5:29 PM
Posted on April 24, 2013 17:29
Nice! How long has it been since you've done THAT? I feel meditative just looking at them.
Posted by Steve M | April 24, 2013 10:57 PM
Posted on April 24, 2013 22:57
Hey Steve
Much too long. I remember sketching outdoors being very tedious and frustrating.
Now? Not.
Maybe I've been drawing long enough not to sweat the results and just enjoy watching the paper change and the moment captured.
It's odd, but I feel like I can sit and draw ANYTHING.
Posted by John Cox | April 25, 2013 12:07 AM
Posted on April 25, 2013 00:07