Sketch of a photo from the Anderson (Indiana) Herald-Bulletin. The article was about the Chamberlain Family Reunion on Christmas Day. The article is at http://www.heraldbulletin.com/archivesearch/local_story_359201717.html
The photo had the patriarch of the family holding twins that were his great-great niece and great-great nephew. It was a great choice for Illustration Friday's theme. This week's word was "pioneer." The gentleman had traveled to Anderson, Indiana from the south when he was young to look for work. He found it in the factories and soon his family followed.
The Anderson Herald-Bulletins owns the copyright to the photo I based this sketch on.
Showing posts with label sketch journal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sketch journal. Show all posts
Sketchbook: Curiosity in a Box
Sketch of kids in a classroom. It's fun how kids are attracted to boxes. It always piques their curiosity. Even if it's empty, kids will wonder what's going on, especially when it wasn't there before.
Nice day for a reunion
Today was a great day for a reunion. I got to sketch some family members. We were in Ohio State territory so everyone was happy about the football game. Plus the weather was perfect.It was great being around my wife's family. Everyone is down to earth, laid back and they genuinely care for each other. They've gotten used to me sneaking in a sketch or two of them and they tolerate it quite well.
I drew this in mechanical pencil in my trusty sketchbook.
Enjoyed a day at the beach
I've been on vacation this week. Here is a sketch from the beach. I'll be back next week for some more blogging.
My mind is on vacation
Yes, I'll be gone for a few days. I may send a few pix messages of my sketches this way. Otherwise, I'll see you here next week.
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6/11/09 Sketch journal about the rainy morning. The duck wasn't in my truck, but I saw a similar scene a few weeks ago. The water fowl have enjoyed this wet weather. The whole world is their domain.
I drew this with a Pilot Precise pen in my Strathmore Sketchbook.
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I'm working on a daily doodle today. Let's hope I can make it an actual "daily doodle."
I was thinking about the old cliche, "Hang in there." Sometimes we're holding on for dear life when the ground is much closer than we think.
I drew this with a Faber-Castell, Pitt artist pen in my Strathmore sketchbook.
Sketchbook 0903, page 067
A few weeks ago, I drew this set of kids and moms at church.
I liked the expressions of the kids. It's as if they were nervous because two parents were communicating. Kids get nervous whenever adults band together in the same way parents fear organized kiddie coups.
I drew this in pencil
Speartoons Sermon Notes 2/8/09
Speartoons Sermon Notes 2/8/09
Originally uploaded by speartoons
These were my notes from the Sunday morning service at Madison Park Church of God. Pastor Jim Lyon spoke on Heroes and Rahab.
Grandpa and granddaughter
This is a sketch I did on Christmas Eve. Grandfather and granddauther were watching Christmas specials.
I drew this in pencil with a ball point pen
Spear Sketchbook 0901, Page 81
There is something about January that brings out the grump in people. If the weather has been bad, it's a catalyst to the whole thing.
Then again, I start to wonder if I am the catalyst. Nobody likes someone who's in a good mood if they're in a bad one. I just may be too annoying to some.
I drew this in my sketchbook. I used a Pilot Pecise pen and Prismacolor pencils.
Rooting for the Cold, Home Team
Kevin Spear Sketchbook 0808, page 106-107
Things weren't going so well for the home team. It was a cold night and they were losing. At least the cheerleaders kept up motivated even as they bundled up.
Sketch of father and son sledding
Pencil sketch of a father and son getting ready to go sledding.
There is just enough snow on the ground to get a guy thinking about sledding. I drew this in pencil within my sketchbook.
Election Day 2008
This morning did live up to the hype where I voted. I never saw lines that big in my town for Election Day.
I'm glad people are taking their responsibility seriously this year. That is a silver lining to the financial mess and all the mudslinging we've endured.
I drew this in my sketchbook with a ballpoint pen. I added the color in Photoshop.
Trick or Treat!
The trick-or-treaters will be coming tomorrow. Are you ready? I thought of a clown as the main character because I've known a few friends who are not afraid of any characters... except clowns.
I drew this in my sketchbook with a mechanical pencil.
Stump Speech
A stump speech sounds... well, wooden, dead, kaput. What about the rest of the tree? Why cut down a tree just so someone can babble on and on? That's what a blog is for. Get with the times!
One week to Election Day!
From my sketchbook, 0808, page 130.
I can't wait for the election to be over. The ads are running fast and furious. Everybody is saying how awful their opponent is. Is there anything good to say? will everybody be able to kiss and make up once this is all over? I sure hope so.
Cartoon: Dog missionary
This is a sketch right out of my book. I had to add the type so it would be readable. Those camera phones aren't the sharpest tools in the shed, but at least you can see the drawing.
Cartoon: One dog to another, "I feel called to be a missionary to cats."
Illustration Friday: Island
These are my thoughts for Illustration Friday's word, "island". No man is an island and I didn't want to do the old, desert island cliche either!
Drawing a Day 14/Illustration Friday: Poof
I was thinking how we wish life would be easy. Yet, what would be the point? If life was easy, we would be lazy. We'd spend all day in front of the television, bored and lethargic. An easy life just isn't magically delicious.
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