Birds

So, now you can see how unorganized sketchbook pages can be. Several ideas can be on one page.

Friends from Cold River Camp and Christmas

Christmas ideas and Friends from Cold River Camp can all crowd together on a sketchbook page.

Deer

Pictures of the family

Life drawing portraite study

People and Pattern studies

People and pattern studies

More inspiraton for fairies

Inspiration for Fairies

I look for inspiration for a painting for fairies.

One Barrel at a Time

Please check out the official site for the Rutgers Rain Barrel. I participated in this rain barrel painting this winter. I am going by my shorten name of Ellen Silverman. There are some wonderful painted rain barrels and a great way to spread the news to conserve water and prevent run off. http://www.water.rutgers.edu/Stormwater_Management/One_Barrel_Co-op.html#top

More SCBWI Conference notes and sketches

Last of the drawing and notes from the conferences.

SCBWI Conference in NYC

It felt totally amazing to look around the room and see several other people drawing during the meeting. I am usually the only one and people don't think I am paying attention, but drawing really helps me keep my focus.

Dr Sketchy Philadelphia, Belly Dancers

Sketches from Dr Sketchy Philadelphia. That night they had three belly dancers posing.

Beach People

Sketches from the beach.

Dr Sketchy North Jersey

Here is some sketches from Dr Sketchy North Jersey's first ever session.

More Sketches from Princeton Life Drawing

Here are more sketches from the Art Council of Princeton, Life Drawing Sessions. So you can see they have both male and female models, but at different nights.