Some more Sketchbook Project pages

What's funny about these tomatoes is that I sketched them in gouache, then when I was done, cut one up and put it in the guacamole I made.

More Sketchbook Project Pages for your viewing pleasure

Because the paper in these sketchbooks was very flimsy, one side had my traditional sketches with ink and watercolor, but because it bled through, I tried different media to still be able to use that back page.

Getting out to Paint

Went out to paint over the weekend and I went down by the water. It was cold and windy. Makes you perform quick decisions to get as much info on the board before the fingers get numb. I tried gloves, they stick to the grit on the board so they went back into the pocket. Wind was a big issue, blowing things off the easel and making it colder.

Winter Plein Air Painting

Well, I am usually a plein air painter that likes the WARM weather, but I have always wanted to paint snow...I bundled up and ventured out to give a try and the only thing I can say is....

BRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

More Sketchbook Project Pages

Here are some more scans from the Sketchbook Project...

Sketchbook Project Pages

Well the book is complete, pages scanned and was mailed out. I will posting some of these pages here on the blog, or if you want to view them all at once, you can go to

http://web.me.com/gnmelento/Site/Welcome.html

This book took months to create but it was worth it....

My first handmade sketchbook

I attended a bookmaking workshop over the weekend and here is a photo of my very first hand made sketchbook! I am so proud to show it off, not bad for a first timer!!!