Drawing and sipping coffee
Yesterday afternoon I walked to Borders and sat in the cafe for a couple of hours. No one seemed to mind my sketching them though I imagined that some were aware of it. I drew all of these people plus one more man who is on the next page. I realize they’re all rather stiff, and the gestures and attitudes I wanted to capture didn’t really come through. However, I think this page is better than the last one I did. I drew in ink and put the watercolor on later at home. The coffee was excellent, in part because it was served in a china cup. After so many paper cups (with their lids, which I tend to leave on) I had forgotten how much the aroma wafting up from the cup—uncompromised by any hint of paper—completes the taste. Perfect for a crisp October afternoon.
lindsay said,
November 3, 2005 @ 8:49 am
It takes courage to draw people in public! I draw in public but have avoided (till yesterday) drawing people. I think its really hard to get a likness and still be respectful at the same time. Have you tried Minou’s cafe? I’m so jelous of Laura and company’s crawlling! can’t wait for ours!
Love the colors.
Gwyn said,
November 7, 2005 @ 10:05 am
Ah, I so love the image of the coffee in the china cup. My favorite java joint has bold colored cups, Fiesta colors, and they are huge. Maybe I should sketch one when I go there next!