A sketchbook page

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A page from my sketchbook. The left sketch was done couple of months back. I was trying to explore usage of complimentary colors by exaggeration. Rather than trying a desaturated background I tried to experimented with a saturated complimentary color green to the red tomato which also happens to have the same hue underside of it giving a chance to blend with lost edges.  

The right one is from yesterday morning trying to capture big shapes of colors and values. Noticed this vehicle parked just near our home. The shape and it's structure always fascinates me, specially when under a strong sunlight. It's a great exercise just to concentrate on the bigger shapes and simplify everything else.


Medium: watercolors on sketchbook
Size: 5" H x 6 1/2" W
time: Approx. 20 min. each
Source: live

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Charcoal sketches [soft charcoal]

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After almost a gap of 2 years, I did these few sketches in soft charcoal and it is absolutely fun. Though I used simple photocopy papers, this fluid medium works amazingly even on these cheaper papers which hardly has any teeth to absorb the charcoals. I loved how easy and versatile this medium is to play with soft and hard edges just by smudging with hands or paper tissues or by adding stokes. Also lifting lighter areas including highlights and adding dark patches is quite easy. It's called a medium between drawing and painting as it is very fluid like paint but the application is like drawing. I am going to give it some serious try on proper surface. Till then, enjoy these small sketches.

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Just to add, since it has been raining a little bit here in Bangalore these last few days after a long and dry spell for months, the sky has suddenly become beautiful with fluffy clouds of different shapes, sizes and values making it one of the pleasing elements to observe now. And I think charcoal is one of the most convenient medium to explore and study and capture this element!

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The 3rd one from the exploration with soft charcoal. I was trying to capture mood and atmosphere with light and this dry but fluid medium is excellent to play around as it can be smudged, edges can be softened or defined and tonal values can be lifted or added at will!


mediums: Soft charcoal on bond paper.
size: A4
Source: Imaginations

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Stonehenge Paper Test with Watercolor

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On my recent visit to Chennai, Balaji sir gave me few sheets of Stonehenge paper for testing with watercolors. Recently I tried some basic watercolor techniques on this paper which responds well to the wet medium. 

• It comes in 250 and 320 gsm versions;
• It is a soft textured paper ;
• I painted without stretching onto a board, it buckles a little specially when an area is added water before painting;
• The colors remains fresh and bright even after couple of layers of washes;
• Wet into wet techniques works well as you can see from the bottom sketch;
• Mixing of colors on paper is nice;
• Softening of edges with a damp brush also works well on successive layers of painting;
• Scraping off with a palette knife is possible on wet paints;

Though the overall feelings of watercolor painting or sketching is different on this paper than a regular watercolor paper, it is still workable and will be ideal for quick sketches. Need to try some more watercolor techniques as well as other mediums on this paper and I'll put an updated report! Till then, happy painting!

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Sunshine

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Title: Sunshine

Medium: Watercolor on handmade paper
Size: 8 1/2" H x 12" W

Status: Available
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Sketches at Chennai Beach

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I visited Chennai last weekend to conduct a watercolor workshop on watercolor techniques which went on very well. There, I was staying at Balaji sir and Nithya madam's place which is just next to the sea. On Monday morning I took the opportunity for a walk to the beach which is only few meters away and did this sketch of a fisherman's village [ Thiruvanmiyur Beach ]. This was done very quickly standing right on the edge of the beach with waves touching the feet every now and then, So I had to be extra careful not to loose any sketching tools. This was painted with my new paint box recycled from a small mint tin box. In spite of the hot and humid weather of Chennai, the morning breeze was very pleasant at the beach.

Medium: watercolor on sketchbook.
size: 5" H x 13" W
time: 20 min aprox.
Source: live

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This is the second sketch from my morning walk at the beach in Chennai. This view is of another fisherman's village towards south [may be Kottivakkam Beach.]. It was getting hotter slowly and I was in dilemma of sketching or not as there were no shade but finally deiced to do a very quick one. To save time, this was sketched directly with a brush and color without any underlying guidelines. At the end I was pleased to have couple of quick sketches at this Chennai beach !

Medium: watercolor on sketchbook.
size: 5" H x 6 1/2" W
time: 15 min approx.
Source: live

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Watercolor Workshop Demo at Chennai, 26th-27th April, 2014

My demo on Techniques of Watercolor at the recent 2 days Watercolor Workshop in Chennai on 26th - 27th April, 2014. 

We practiced from simple washes to building tonal values with transparent watercolor layers, differences of using various pigments, usages of warm and cool colors within a composition, some brushstrokes and fun tricks too. 

Thank you everyone for your participation and I am pleased to see your passion for this beautiful medium! Looking forward to meet you all again!!!

Medium: watercolor on 300 gsm Fabriano paper [cold pressed]
Size: 10 1/4" H x 14" W

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Glowing Yellows

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These Copper pod or Yellow Poinciana trees are blooming everywhere now in Bangalore. We can see these big trees with glowing yellow hues and lush green leaves all around the corners. This beautiful branch is popping through between two architecture near our home.

medium: watercolor on sketchbook
size: 6 1/2" H x 5" W
time: 30 min. approx.
source: live

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Quick and Small sketches

Quick and Small sketches in watercolor on handmade paper.

Just to let you know, I'll be teaching in a workshop on watercolor techniques on 26th-27th April, 2014 in Chennai. Come and join me to learn these techniques of painting in watercolor and lift your artworks to a higher level with confidence. Only few seats available!

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HERE

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Glowing dark, Beautiful Bright!

This quick watercolor sketch is from couple of months back but somehow never posted. I remember putting myself to two challenges in that evening. First, to paint directly with color without any graphite underlying guidelines and Second, to paint the dark background in one single layer ! Had fun!

Medium: watercolor on fabriano paper sketchbook.
Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" approx.
Source: from own reference picture

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Updates on Watercolor Workshop in Chennai

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Here's an update regarding my Watercolor Workshop on techniques in Chennai on 26th and 27th of April, 2014.

Workshop name:
  Watercolor Techniques and Beyond

Skill level:
  Basic to intermediate  [since the focus is on watercolor techniques, basic knowledge of drawing skill is required]

Location:   
  http://www.thevijaypark.com/,


Dates:
  26th-27th April, 2014

Timings:
  9.15 am to 4.30pm [including Tea/Cofee/Lunch breaks]


Seats:
  Limited to a maximum of 15 participants only. The registration is based on first come first serve basis.

Materials:
  The participants will be notified a recommended list of suitable watercolor materials required which they are expected to bring along to the venue during both days of workshop. Any extra art materials will be provided at the venue.

Note:
  The full course fee per participant has to be paid at the time of registration via bank transfer prior the workshop to confirm the participation. Kindly send a mail to get details regarding the registration procedure.

The main Contents of this Watercolor Workshop are:

1. Watercolor as a beautiful medium
2. Brief talk about various materials used in watercolor
3. Demonstrations of various Techniques in watercolor
4. Participants' practical use of the various techniques in watercolor
5. brief talk about color, values and composition
6. Demonstrations of the usage of techniques on a painting.
7. Participants creating their own paintings using the techniques demonstrated
8. Evaluation and critiques of works.
9. Q & A session.

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Overcome techniques to paint expressively!!

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Plants & Pots in watercolor - IV

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Title: Light of Life.

Medium: watercolor on Fabriano 300 gsm cold pressed watercolor paper.
size: 19 3/4" H x 6 1/2" W

status: Available for sale.


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Plants & Pots in watercolor - III

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Title: Growing Hues

Medium: watercolor on Fabriano 300 gsm cold pressed wc paper.
size: 19 3/4" H x 6 1/2" W

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Complimentary colors in nature.

It's that time of the year when all around of Bangalore is blooming with colorful flower trees. The two most noticeable ones are Jacaranda mimosifolia, also know as Jacaranda, Blue Jacaranda [the purple colored one] and Golden bells or the silver trumpet also know as Tabebuia Caraiba [the yellow one]. The best view is when they are seen blossoming together, the power of complimentary colors in nature! did a quick graphite sketch at Government museum and put the colors back at home .
medium: watercolor on sketchbook

size: 5" H x 6 1/2" W
time: 40 min approx.
source: live + memory

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Plants & Pots in watercolor - II

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Title: We Are Glowing

Medium: watercolor on Fabriano 300 gsm cold pressed watercolor paper.
Size: 19 3/4" H x 6 1/2" W
 
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Plants & Pots in watercolor - I

Title: Few Leaves.
Medium: watercolor on Fabriano 300 gsm cold pressed watercolor paper.
Size: 19 3/4" H x 6 1/2" W

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Long format sketching

Sketching on an unusual format, a plant from our neighbour across the street.

Medium: watercolor on sketchbook
size: 13" H x 5" W
time: 45 min approx.
Source: live.

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Season of water melons

 

I think this is the time of the year for watermelon as they are available everywhere. From roadside vendors, small carts, neighborhood shops to supermarkets, everybody is selling them. Considering the daytime warm temperature Bangalore is going through, this fruit is the right choice to have now. And of course for some painting too as they are great examples of complimentary colors !

medium: watercolor on sketchbook
size: 5" H x 6 1/2" W
time: 45 min approx.
source: live

When you have such an interesting element in front, you can not just have only one sketch! So, here's the 2nd one I did of this watermelon !

medium: watercolor on sketchbook
size: 5" H x 6 1/2" W
time: 45 min approx.
source: live

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Quick study sketches

A page of quick study sketches.

Left: Facial structure/forms with simple planes. Rough composition.
Middle: Quick tonal value placement.
Right: Color Study in Ink & Watercolor wash

Medium: Graphite, waterproof ink and watercolor on Photocopy paper.
source: From Own reference picture.

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Step by step lesson

Here are few steps about how the initial observation was done and carried over next stages to the final render of the flower plant sketch done in graphite from live. Your feedback is welcome.

If you are interested to learn more something similar like this, Kindly leave a comment below.

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Small flower painting available for sale

It's time for those beautiful flowers all around! This small flower painting is available for personal collection or you can also give it as a gift to your dear ones. Feel free to leave a comment here or write a mail to know more about this !

Title: Purple and Blue
Medium: watercolor in 300 gsm archival paper
Size: 6 3/4" H x 4 1/2" W [painting area]

Status: Available for sale.

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Old wine in new bottle - an Ink & Wash sketch.

"Old wine in new bottle"! Same China Pink flower plant sketched for the third time now. This time in ink and watercolor wash. If you want to view the previous versions, kindly browse through my previous posts.
Thanks!

medium: waterproof gel pen with watercolor on sketchbook
size: 6 1/2" H x 5" W
time: approx. 60 min.
source: live

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Color temperature experimantaion

playing around with different color temperatures and color combinations, hence experimenting different moods with the same composition. so, which one do you prefer??!! let me know on the comment below! just cover one of them at a time and try to experience your feeling about it!

medium: watercolor on sketchbook.
size: 5" H x 6 1/2" W
time: approx 30 min each.
source: from own reference picture.

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Retro Suv car doodles

more car doodles. I think this is kind of retro SUV !

medium: waterproof gel pen and felt tip sketch pens on photocopy paper notebook.
source: imagination

another fun doodling of a imaginary car......!!!

medium: waterproof gel pen with felt tip sketching pen on photocopy paper notebook
source: imagination

another one. this time a conceptual truck...

medium: graphite on photocopy paper notebook.

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Sketching shapes of light and shadows

If there are interesting shapes of light and shadow, anything can become an inspiring element to work from. Also non conventional vantage point adds extra interest. Sketched this from our living room window around post lunch time when the Sun hits hard on the roof creating hard edged shadow.

medium: watercolor on sketchbook
size: 6 1/2" H x 5" W
time: 75 min approx.
source: live

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Chrysanthemum flower plant

Did another sketch of the chrysanthemum flower plant wifey got from Bangalore Flower show last month.

medium: watercolor on sketchbook.
size: 6 1'2" H x 5" W
time: 90 min approx.
source: live

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China Pink in watercolor & Graphite versions

Me and my wifey got this beauty Dianthus Chinensis, commonly called as China Pink yesterday and couldn't resist to sketch it when I saw this under early morning sun today. I loved the cluster of its flowers and the grass like shapes of the leaves, a challenge to capture. But every time we pick up a pencil to sketch or draw and a brush to paint, its a challenge to overcome. Every single time!!

medium: watercolor on sketchbook.
size: 6 1'2" H x 5" W
time: 90 min approx.
source: live

The graphite version of the flower pot sketch I posted earlier today. This is part of a simple step by step process I have decided to do of how simple way we can analyze and structure the underlying line drawing of a fairly complicated subject which I will post soon. so stay tuned !

medium: graphite on 75 gsm photocopy paper.

 
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Sketching around City Central Library, Cubbon Park, Bangalore

Did this sketch of City Central Library situated at Cubbon Park, Bangalore, yesterday morning. It was a warm day but still feels good to go out and sketch on location..

medium: watercolor on sketchbook
size: 5 " H x 6 1/2" W
time: 45 min. approx.
source: live

 A picture from yesterday's on location sketch at City Central Library situated at Cubbon Park, Balgalore.

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 Here is the 2nd sketch from yesterday at Cubbon park, Bangalore. it was a very warm day and people were gathering for a cool drink at this vendor.

medium: waterproof ink and watercolor on sketchbook
size: 5" H x 6 1/2" W
time: 40 min approx.
source: live

And above is the on location picture from yesterday's 2nd sketch at Cubbon Park, Bangalore. a cool refreshment for all in a warm sunny day!

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the statue of Edward VII

In conjunction to the Bangalore Tree Festival happening on 8th and 9th february, 2014 in this city, Neralu Blog has posted a small writeup about me and my love for sketching/drawing trees from around this city and why they feature prominently in my paintings. You can read more about it in the link below.

thanks a lot Radha Rangarajan for the effort !

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Chrysanthemum flower plant sketch

finally sketched the chrysanthemum flower plant my wife bought from the Bangalore flower show a couple of weeks back. thanks wifey for this sweet little thingy !!

medium: watercolor on sketchbook.
size: 9" H x 7" W
time: approx. 60 min.
source: live

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Color swatehces - a study

Fellow watercolor artist Nirupam Konwar has recently posted this beautiful, moody and atmospheric image clicked early in the morning hours from his native in Assam and it immedietly caught my attention. It has limited but nice color range. I did a small exercise of picking up the existing colors into swatches, both warm and cool hues and also analyzed their postion in tonal value scale from light to dark. These kind of exersize can help to simplify and narrow down the color range to a limited palette creating harmonious color combinations. Also the grey values help to build the solid underlying structure bringing out the more saturated hues inside the picture. Hopefully I will post a quick sketch based on these studies soon.

Original picture courtesy Nirupam Konwar.

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Commission portrait

recently did this commission work for Suvitha Ramaswamy, of her husband and their son which she gifted him as a surprise birthday present! thanks Suvitha for trusting me with this work!!

medium: watercolor on Fabriano, 300 gsm archival cold press paper.
size: 11 1/4" H x 8 1/2" w [A4]

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Comparision of sketches done over a period of time.

Do you keep your old, older and oldest sketches for comparison with your recent ones to see how much improvement you are doing over a period of time?! Do you ever take them out?!! Here are three sketches of mine done of the same subject over 3 years and their analysis.

#1 was sketched in early January '11 when for the first time I started going for plein air studies. It was very hard to handle overload of details. Tendency was to look at 'subjects' rather than interesting shapes. Focus went on everything including the distance vegetation. Struggled on the reflection and on the main foliage of the tree itself. Was not happy but I was hopeful to overcome these obstacles.

#2 was sketched on a sunny afternoon of December '12. Improvement on the foliage of the main tree, bolder approach to render them as masses of shapes and not individual leaves. Reflection was better though not confident strokes and I still went on to add unwanted details on the faraway vegetation. and that red roof on the right attracted too much attention. more lessons learned, more improvement required.

# 3 was sketched recently on January '14 from a reference picture by Shyam Deshpande. Tried to simplify as much as possible and visualize everything in shapes of different value masses. Background vegetation was kept to a minimum hint. foliage from the main tree were just a group of different colors all mixed together and the reflection was done in minimum strokes. also tried a different format for dramatic effect. better applications of brush marks. still need improvement.

Its a good idea to take out our old study sketches and do some analysis to understand where we have improved so far, where we still need to improve and where we may be actually going wrong. After all, sketches are or can be for studies, right?! well sometime they themselves are pieces of finished artworks too!

So, dig out your old sketches and start doing that honest comparison! You don't have to share however it will be nice to see the self analysis. I am sure, analysis of the #4 will be interesting too when it will be done in coming time. Still way to go, more to learn. it's a lifelong learning process.

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Fun car doodling

fun with car doodle...

medium: graphite, micro tip pen, felt tip sketchpens, correction white...
source: imagination

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Sketch of a cute goat

we met this goat on our vacation at Kerala 4 1/2 years back at Alleppy or Alappuzha on our house boat trip. we had some cheerful time with it as it came to eat some banana skin.

medium: watercolor on sketchbook.
size: 7" H x 9" W
time: 50. min approx.
source: from own reference picture

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Inspirational sketch

"there are inspirations for art everywhere all the time. it's up to us how we respond to these inspirations, by contemplating and expressing in our own ways."

while traveling yesterday morning, i noticed this person with a selling cart under the beautiful morning light. it was a glimpse of only few seconds from a distance as i was riding and had to bring my focus back on road. however the quick glimpse was good as i could grab only the essence of it rather than focusing any details. after coming back home i did a very quick, rough sketch trying to put the vague image on paper. satisfied with what i got, i did another bigger sketch with added elements to it.

medium: watercolor on paper.
size: 9" H x 7" W
time: 50 min. approx.
source: from memory

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Fun with colors on a portrait

fun with colors with a portrait study....

medium: watercolor on sketchbook.
size: 9" H x 7" W
time: 90 min. approx.
source: from a reference picture

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Value shapes comparision

we often talk about using different numbers of value as shapes for compositional purpose, for example either of 3/4/5 etc. also we often do a quick thumbnail or detailed value sketch before going for the colored version to use as a 'road map', more specially for watercolor, to construct the composition in stronger way. but afterwards how often do we check or know if we have achieved it closely if not exactly.

so this is a small exercise i do most often if not every time after a sketch or a painting has been completed in color and turned into a digital format. i not only often do a value sketch before the colored version, but also convert the final digitized color version back to grey scale or completely desaturated it discarding all its colors keeping only the value shapes to see if the colors i have used holds the desired initial value shapes.

as you already know, all colors apart from their hue and intensity also holds a value of its own. all colors are relatively more or less darker or lighter than the other ones and vise versa and more than often we ignore this hidden but important aspect of colors as we get carried away with our emotions while applying the beautiful hues. and at the end the results may be disappointing because of not using enough value range and contrast from light to dark resulting the painting as 'flat'. by observing a finished painting or sketch as a grey scale or desaturated image helps us to check and analyze this again how close we are to our initial planned value sketch.

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Portrait of a Goat

A portrait sketch of a goat from couple of days back. thanks Cipa for the beautiful reference picture!! I love it when there are beautiful patterns of light and shadows.

medium: watercolor on sketchbook
size: 9" H x 7" W
time: 60 min. approx.
source: from a reference pic

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Ulsoor lake sketch

sketched this view of Ulsoor lake situated at the heart of bangalore city from a picture clicked by Shyam Deshpande. this lake has these small islands in the middle with their specific names and some trees on them which give them beautiful contrast to their backgrounds. it's also a nice place to visit early in the morning or to view the sunset.

medium: watercolor on sketchbook
size: 9" H x 7" W
time: 60 min approx.
source: from a reference picture.

Reference picture courtesy Shyam Deshpande. Used with permission.

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Quick still life studies

when we do not have enough time in hand, it's better to go for a simpler still life setting to do a quicker study. few fresh vegetables, natural light from the window and here are couple of studies in different mediums.

graphite and watercolor on cartridge paper sketchbook

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