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Painted this quick color sketch of the Aare River in my sketchbook this afternoon.

From the very moment I looked at the river I knew I had to paint it. This little sketch was a great way to start the new year..

"It's time to get that ugly man's face off your easel"
- my loving son

Charcoal drawing after Bargue Plate #54

It is not finished, but it is finished. I committed to "completing" 3 Bargue drawings this month. This is number three. He spent more time languishing on my easel than being worked on for sure.

For non-artist who wonder why anyone would subject themselves to this type of drawing I'll put some notes in the comments below.

"And when he had put his hand on mine with a cheerful look, wherefrom I took courage, he brought me within to the secret things."
- Dante Alighieri
The studies continue. A couple of pages from last week. My sketchbook is one of the places I ask questions, test and explore. Visual pondering in a place words can't reach. The touch of a hand can change a life forever.

“Midway upon the journey of our life, I found myself within a forest dark, for the straightforward pathway had been lost.”
- Dante
My self imposed art "boot camp" continues. Sharing today's sketch book. Testing a new color palette. Considering indirect painting (want to see if it fits with my vision AND temperament) Always more questions than answers. Always exploring.

Another drawing finished
(finished = moving on)
Charcoal Drawing after Bargue Plate 64
Materials
- General's Charcoal Pencils
- Faber Castell Kneaded Eraser
- Strathmore tinted charcoal drawing paper
- Wooden cooking skewer from kitchen drawer
- Jimmy Johns napkin for stumping / blending

After a lapse in practice...
An athlete - strength & conditioning
A musician - tscales & arpeggios
Me - Charles Bargue Drawing Course

Charcoal drawing after Plate No 56

From a little spark may burst a flame
- Dante Alighieri

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