I sketched this from a dock that I paddled up to this morning. This building is used as a parking garage by the UW Surplus Department. The surplus store is out of the frame to the left. That building is wrapped and being painted. I was chatting with some of the painters, who had a net and were pulling dead fish out of the water ( the same water I had my feet in. ) The fish are about 3 inches long and have sharp dorsal spines. Not sure what they are, but I see them often when I am paddling around in Portage Bay and the other side of the Montlake Cut. They were joking about eating them.
this is a great view Dave, awesome perspective, so you were kayaking? you'll have to forgive my ignorance of water sports!
ReplyDeleteI envy you this adventure! Wonderful drawing, great narrative, terrific sneaking up on it all by water!
ReplyDeleteI was out in my kayak. I put in over by the UW Stadium at the boathouse. I was a little bit concerned about getting the book wet. I had it in a dry bag when I was paddling. I tried to sketch from the kayak, but it was not easy. There are a number of interesting places to sketch on the water if you can keep steady.
ReplyDeleteAre any of you interested in sketching at the Lake City Farmers Market this Thursday? I can take some time off in the afternoon. I believe it goes from 1 to 7.
i think i'll have to learn how to kayak first before i can sketch from the water, but it sure sounds cool
ReplyDeletewhat time are you thinking of going to the Farmers Market? I'll look up my schedule
I would love to check out this market if I can escape my loony schedule! I'll look into it as well.
ReplyDeleteI will be up there around 4. The LC Farmers Market is at 125th and 28th behind the library. Hope to see you guys.
ReplyDeleteI made a mistake and posted my comment to you under my own picture. So, again..thanks for your comment about my drawing..and, I enjoy your drawing too. I can't make the drawing session on Thursday, but another day, yes! It will be great to be spontaneous about getting together to draw!
ReplyDeleteI will hope to come by the market late Thursday afternoon and look for folks sketching! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteDave, Beth, I'm planning to be there at 4 p.m. Do you mind emailing cell phone # in case we don't find each other? my email is gabicampanario at gmail dot com
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