Saturday 7 April 2012

Sketching whilst watching tv

Here are some sketches I've done whilst watching TV, or rather, only half watching.  If I have a magazine to hand at the same time that helps as it becomes my source, other times it may be something on a programme I'm watching, but what ever, it's a very relaxing occupation with no pressure to produce something exact, just scribble it down and enjoy....
















I did all these sketches using my Staedtler mechanical pencil.





Especially useful for travelling light, of course, and although I have loads of graphite pencils, I get on really well using this Staedtler, it gives a crisp line all the time.


19 comments:

Judy said...

I love the sketches! It is so difficult to sketch animals, I love the bunny and the cow! Recently I bought a similar pencil like yours and I like to use it too!

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Judy. I'm really liking this pencil, my old mechanical one broke so I had to replace it and so glad I did.

minnemie said...

OK, I do not see much trivia here;-) The first bunny especially translates very well with but few lines/shades. Maybe it is the mechanical pencil - crisp lines and fun sketches.

deeplyrootedinbeing said...

Ann,
I also like to relax and draw or paint while I'm watching- or rather-listening to something on the television. It helps me to unwind after a day at work. I have always used General's Woodless Graphite Pencils, but you've peaked my interest and I will give Staedtler Mechanical Pencils a try!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful sketches!!!

Jane said...

There is some good material for some great painting, I love the little bird and the apple : ) Happy Easter Ann!

ann @ studiohyde said...

When I've compared the graphite pencils with the mechanical, it really is the mechanical one that wins. Thanks for stopping by.

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Bel, glad you like the sketches, even though they were just doodlings. If you get to buy a mechanical pencil you'll find them useful as there is no need to take a sharpener with you everywhere plus they have an eraser in the top...win win.

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Jane - I think I may add some watercolours here and there:)

robin cox walsh said...

Love your bunnies!

Timaree said...

Those are some pretty nice sketches for just being quick ones! I love the buuny and the cow, and the bird and...

ann @ studiohyde said...

Cheers:)

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Timaree:)

Ann Buckner said...

Love the sketches, Ann.

Vicki Holdwick said...

Such lovely, fun sketches, Ann.

You've made my day,

xoxo

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Ann and Vicki :)

RobertN said...

Love the apple:). Best wishes!

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thank you Robert:)

suzanne cabrera said...

Loving the sweet bunnies...just in time for Easter!

Victor Errington said...

Hi Anne.
I really love these Sketches. I will have`to try your Staedtler, it may help me to produce wonderful Sketches like yours. All the best Anne.
Vic.