On March 6th, I went back to the scene of the crime. Yes, I went back to Dallas for a weekend visit. It was too quick, but I packed a lot of great things in. First, I met up with several folks from the old gang at Sal’s. Back when Dave Brown and Steve Armes hosted the infamous Friday Night Group at Synapse Studios, we ate at Sal’s every Friday night after the drawings session. The first time I visited the group, way back in 1996, we went to Sal’s. And again 9 out of 10 Fridays for the next decade. So it was the perfect way to start out my reunion tour.
Then on Saturday I went to Lisa’s Dr Sketchy group (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=404819105) where Ruby Rocket was the model. Lisa and Johnny host a fabulous group. Ruby posed in four different costumes, most of which were of a special character and that she made herself. The energy from both Ruby and the other artists, plus the martinis (hey, I was back in Dallas!), was very inspiring. So much so that I broke out the brush pens and went technicolor. It paid off ,as the first drawing below won a prize (two comics from Boomstick) because it was tied with another drawing for Model’s Choice!
Finally, on Sunday I went to Dave Terry’s life drawing session at The Cedars Art Gallery. Again I saw many from the old gang as well as met some great artists. The model Kristin did a great job in a classic seated pose. David has added a very cool treat to the group – fresh baked bread. He serves it and some wine. Kind of fitting for my last supper. Anyway, a nice twist to the gin and olive salads I used to serve.
Thanks to everyone for making my trip so fun and eventful. Also thanks to those I met that read this blog! Special thanks to David. If you can’t find the brush pens, send me a note.
Don -
Wow, thanks back at you! I was so surprised when I realized who you were. I saw this update last week and was going to drop a howdy on it but there was never a good time, because I also wanted to thank you greatly for the water brush advice. I did find the brushes – at Binders art supplies online, just as you suggested. They had several different sizes so I’m trying to decide which ones I’ll buy. I was at a big conceptart.org art workshop this weekend called Reverie, and someone there had something similar and I pleayed around with it, but it wasn’t nearly as versatile. Thank you again for the recommendation. It was a pleasure! I can’t wait to see more paintings!
Best,
David
Thanks and glad to hear. Go with the big brushes.