EDM 232 - The Last Thing You Bought

I love new paint brushes. They just seem to work better when they're new. BUT, I can't throw away the old ones either. You never know when an old one will be just what you need. So the collection just grows.

EDM 232 - Last Thing You Bought; 3x3" watercolor

Sharpenings

Something from my sketchbook today or, more precisely, ON my sketchbook. Finally sharpened my new pencils.

Color Pencil Shavings; photograph

And, in the spirit of a famous search engine.

"Giggle"; photo

Filigreed Orb

I was inspired by a movie to try to render a filigreed metal orb from memory. It was a fun study. The movie was Guardians of the Galaxy.

Filigreed Orb; 5.5x8" watercolor

EDM 231 - Junk Drawer

I have no explanation for this except that I didn't want to draw the insides of any of my junk drawers.

EDM 231 - Junk Drawer; 3x3" watercolor

EDM 230 - A Map

I decided to just draw a quick "map" of our house's first floor. I used to love to design floor plans of dream houses, complete with indoor pools, odd-shaped rooms, and totally unfeasible ideas from an actual construction standpoint. That was decades ago. Now I'm perfectly content to simply dream in the old, solidly constructed house where I live. That makes THIS house my dream house.

EDM 230 - A Map; 3x3" watercolor

EDM 229 - A Summer Joy

My Summer Sammy speaks summer to me. It has to be made just right and not at all until the tomatoes are perfect. The non-negotiable ingredients are: good, hearty wheat bread (homemade, all the better); Hellman's real mayonnaise slathered on in a heart-stopping amount; thick slices of deep-red, ripe tomatoes (the best cuts from the center); and a very generous sprinkling of flaky sea salt (if in doubt, add more). It's only here for a short time, so I don't skimp on any of the ingredients. There is no neat and dainty way to eat this. It gets messy fast! You've been warned.

EDM 229 - A Summer Joy; 3x3" watercolor

EDM 228 - What Makes Me Laugh

I am not really a drinker, but a metaphorical mixed drink can be fun! In case you can't read this over-crowded drawing, it's a recipe of sorts. It says:

A Good Stiff Laugh

• Place a day's worth of icy, hard facts in a generous-sized glass. 
• Cover with a bright liquid dose of what you know to be true. 
• Add a strong shot of quirky perspective, borrowed from a fellow life traveler. 
• Stir mixture vigorously until lots of bubbles surface and pop. 
• Drink every last drop. 
• Repeat as needed. 

Feel free to adjust my recipe!

EDM 228 - A Laugh; 3x3" watercolor & marker