Skip to main content

pen drawings in my moleskine

I usually keep this small moleskine in my bag.   I've been caught without it though and use my calendar book or bits of paper on hand. I sketch mostly when I'm waiting or when I want to sketch quickly and without corrections.

pen drawing of pizza
How I crave pizza!


Pen drawing of my cat
R.I. P. sputnik

Recently, I got contacts.  I'm liking how they work for the most part.  I am nearsighted, so when I wear glasses, I take them off for reading and doing my art.  In the past with contacts, I've never been able to read or do my art while wearing them.




However, this eye doctor suggested I try the monovision method for contacts.  Have you ever had the monovision contacts (one side is for reading, the other side is for seeing far)?  It is really freaky how this works!  I can read and see far.  The division of my sight is somewhat noticeable when I'm reading but still comfortable.

For more Sunday Sketches, visit Sophia's blog.

Comments

Christine said…
nice to see your sketches, and so interesting about the new contacts.
Unknown said…
Love the cat sketch.... I've never tried contacts....but can't go anywhere without my glasses...it really annoys me not being able to see clearly up close....
Tammie Lee said…
whoa, different contacts in each eye, that makes me dizzy thinking of it. i hope it does work for you!

love seeing your sketches, something so awesome about drawings that do not get corrected.
Unknown said…
nothing makes me happier than opening up my little purse moleskine. :) Even looking back at my really old ones is nice, because I can see how much I've improved. Love yours!
Enjoyed your sketches on the go. I like the idea of keeping a moleskin and pencil or pen in my bag on the go! :)
Tracy said…
Very fun to see you sketches, and how your sight affects your drawing process. I've had glasses all my life (since I was 10 yrs old) and haven't tried contacts. I'd feel naked without my glasses, they are such a part of me. ;o) Lovely to see the sketch of Sputnik... Happy Week, Juana ((HUGS))

Popular posts from this blog

bird watching and staying home for the summer

Usually summer means several bicycle-camping trips, but with COVID19 still around, we are staying home. In the meantime, I have been pretty productive with my 100 Self Portraits project. Watching the birds that come to the bird feeders has been my daily dose of joy. fledgling House Finch  Chestnut- backed Chickadee Dark-Eyed Oregon Junco Usually summer means several bicycle-camping trips, but with COVID19 still around, we are staying home. In the meantime, I have been pretty productive with my 100 Self Portraits project. Watching the birds that come to the bird feeders has been my daily dose of joy. View my art blog here: https://www.juanaalmaguer.com I have my art works available here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/galleryjuana

Blue-eyed Siamese Cat flies to Japan

Today was filled with my art and time with Sputnik. She was bathing herself which gave me the chance to catch a photo of her. I actually adopted Sputnik as a kitten in 1998 when I was living in Mexico. She made the long trip with me to Japan on July 25, 2004. It took me about 6 months to plan the logistics of bringing her from Mexico to Japan. Since I had to fly via the U.S. on Mexicana Airlines and Korean Airlines, that meant 4 countries and two airlines would need to approve her transport. There were many details to keep track of for each country and airline. After 6 months of stressful planning, 16 hours of two airline flights and layovers, She made it to Japan safely! Korean Air allowed her to fly with me as my carry-on luggage, which was a relief for me. No worrying about whether she was scared or left at the Los Angeles airport! I didn't give her any tranquilizer to sedate her. Yet, she was quiet the entire flight and went unnoticed by other passengers. I h

Cat Drawing, Sunday Sketches

Sputnik, February 05, 2011, pencil on paper While Sputnik was getting ready to curl up on her bed, I drew this quick sketch of her. To view more sketches, hop over to Sophia's blog .