Plummet

with a graceful turn

as seen through a glass, darkly,

they strive for the depths

-o.o-

Chimera

something passed this way

winged beast with lion’s mane

and scorpion’s sting

-o.o-

Bottom Feeder

in the murky depths

scavengers await fallout

from the higher plains

-o.o-

Friday Portrait, Feb. 5

Today’s sitter was Elizabeth Marie, who was quite a challenge as she was actively crocheting. Walking around during one of the breaks, she realized between the red hat and red dress, “I look like a Communist!”

I did several sketches today, but they’re all a little rough. It’s good practice to work with a more active sitter, though.

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The hand work was especially challenging, as they were constantly in motion and there was a lot of background texture to distract from the details.

-o.o-

Fishy

at perceptions edge

hermits scribe the narrow path

between yin and yang

-o.o-

Lizard Brain

in the witching hours

dragons walk the dark recess

of unwaking mind

-o.o-

Dangerous Waters

blaze a gleaming trail

through shark infested waters

no time for a bite

-o.o-

Urban Jungle

in illusion’s woods

money grows on tree, if you

can find the right one

-o.o-

Sand Bar

breaching the surface

a sleeping giant bristles

hiding what’s below

-o.o-

Oasis

on a desert isle

respite from the flowing streams

of wandering souls

-o.o-