The view from the side of my house – Pencil/ink early on a hot morning, scribbled into a plain Moleskine
This is the latest in a series designed to assist local burglars and complements a previous post. The view is from a deck, constructed over an asymmetric platform on top of a very steep slope, the idea being to take this slope out of life’s equation saving the need for weeding etc. This was last year’s annual project (I like to attempt something daft every year) but, it’s the first time I have actually found a use for the thing. I am sitting on a wooden bench which stores masses of pots and trays. The weather was so bad, last year, I never even considered this as a place to sketch, everything always being too wet. The time is just before 7.30am and the sun is already becoming too hot for me (my excuse for this hurried effort).
Its going to be a beautiful day, God’s gift to us.
CloudyDay 11:07 am on June 4, 2009 | #
Wasn’t it only 60 degrees there? Here that’s considered rather cool. It doesn’t even get that cool at night here in June.
trebor61 12:52 pm on June 4, 2009 | #
OMG! 60 Degrees at night! Armageddon is nigh. We, in this part of the world, reckon it is tropical when it goes above 70F – DURING THE DAYTIME. We are not used to the balmy highs of other parts of the world and cower when when it gets too hot. The reason kilts are worn in Scotland is that cold always travels downwards thus explaining our legendary hardiness but, perhaps, also explaining why our population numbers are in decline as it gets windy as well. Seriously! Thanks for taking the time to look at the drawing and commenting.
Linda Bachrach 2:06 pm on June 4, 2009 | #
This is very beautiful and delicate. Sure doesn’t look like a “hurried effort”!
CloudyDay 4:25 pm on June 4, 2009 | #
I especially like the fence being there. It adds visual interest to the scene.
Joseph R Tomlinson 6:45 pm on June 4, 2009 | #
Bob, this is excellent, now what i need for you to draw is the windows, the door and the locking method in complete detail, as well as any security measures, please post promptly, the economy is getting bad…
trebor61 2:25 am on June 5, 2009 | #
Thanks folks. I can assure Linda that I hurried this although it took about a hour – at my age that’s hurrying. Joe I would love to be able to assist you but suddenly my mind has gone blank. This happens often. I appear to be suffering from a mixture of deja vu and amnesia as I think I’ve forgotten this before.