New Drawings Added

After way too much time, I've finally added a handful of new sketchbook drawings to the Drawings > Moleskine Japanese Sketchbook section. I do my best to post my daily drawing to instagram, so be sure to follow me there! instagram.com/larahoke

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East Bay Open Studios

I'll be opening my studio along with 30+ artists at Norton Factory Studios this weekend and next as part of East Bay Open Studios. We'll be open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Join us!

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New Pen and Ink Drawings

I created these three drawings over the past two evenings. I spent the first evening laying down the washes, creating a base layer of light and dark. Last night, I added the lines and few more layers of wash for added dimension.

More Moleskines

In addition to studio work, I've been busy drawing in my sketchbooks.  My Several months ago I switched to the larger format Moleskine Japanese sketchbooks (5 x 8.25") from the smaller ones (3.5 x 5.5").  

I am enjoying the extra space on the page.  I think working larger has loosened my line work.  The newer sketchbooks feel freer and less conscious of the page's edge.

You can view more of these new sketchbook drawings here. 

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Collage of studies from my sketchbook

Work in Progress: Living Room Christmas Tree (Update 1)

It was another cold night in the Hoke/Kimberley household, but I still managed to get some work done.  Using a soft brush I laid out areas of light and dark (something I probably should have done right at the beginning.)  Objects are beginning to feel more solid and space more understandable. I've lost quite a bit of detail in the tree,  but that will come back in a later stage.

Work in Progress: Livingroom Christmas Tree

I began a new drawing last night of our livingroom at Christmas time. I was huddled on the floor in a blanket and several layers of clothes (our house was not built for these temperatures!) in front of the warm glow of the television. It's my first stab at a holiday-inspired image, but these materials may not be the best for interpreting the warmth of the season...

Mexico, continued...

I brought a number of gessoed drawing boards on my trip and had visions of grandeur for what I was going to produce. I blame my non-productivity on Maya the Dog and Philippa Gregory.