On the banks of the Campus Pond
The very fact that I can draw outside in the open air means that spring is here. That is what I thought when I saw Inspire Me Thursday’s spring challenge this week. Although this drawing doesn’t look particularly spring-like, it felt like spring to me as I was drawing it. I was at school today and I decided to do a little sketching after my classes (boy am I glad I carry my sketchbook with me everywhere now!). The Campus Pond is one of the prettier spots on campus and all winter I was itching to draw it, but it was just too cold. Although I would have loved to use a lot of greens and other springtime colors, I had to use what was available to me, which is why I used my sanguine pens. The trees in the foreground are actually dead, which is why there are no leaves on them.
I don’t think I have ever loved spring as much as this year—I’m not sure why. What I notice the most about spring is the movement. There are more people outside, the birds are singing, even the effects of the wind are easier to see because there are actually leaves on the trees. (Today was super windy and I had a hard time drawing this pic.)
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LOVELY LOVELY sketch!!
Very beautiful. Wonderful detail!
This is a really wonderful sketch! I feel transported as I look at it…the little duck is just perfect! I too am really enjoying this spring…it’s a relief after what felt like a long and intense winter (not the weather, but the mood). Now everything’s blooming and all’s well…
Nice continuity – in spite of being drawn across two pages, and great attention to detail! Hope you have a great spring!
Your sketch is wonderful.
This is lovely Carolyn! I’m envious. I’ve wanted to sketch the campus pond at my uni for ages, and always end up so busy when I’m there, that I never get a chance. I’ll be on-campus again in September (our Spring) so drawing the pond will be high on my priority list – especially after seeing your lovely drawing! I like how you’ve drawn it over the double page too. :o)
Relly great use of both pages here. It’s like the binding didn’t even make you skip a beat. Bravo! I wish I could do that.