More figs. Went to Wholefoods today and there were lots and lots of figs. I feel I need to take advantage of having them while they are fresh and plump. This was hard. I put 5 figs of differing shapes on the cutting board and so wanted to capture what was there. It is a struggle to get the shapes and the position of one fig to another "right". Lots of angles and overlapping to work with. They will be there to work on again tomorrow.

An early morning adventure to Chimney Beach with two little boys and one

doggie. Starbucks helped with the breakfast. Enjoy.

I have always loved drawing the figure and have really missed the figure class I took in Dallas. I have tried a couple of classes but they just don't live up to what I had in Dallas. As a substitute I have been drawing various things from life, flowers and fruit to name a few. As a result of drawing these wonderful peppers that I picked up in Monterey this weekend I think I have found my figure substitute. I am so reminded of the human form and gesture as I draw the peppers. I sure hope the farmers market here in Tahoe has more.

I love going to Farmers Markets and this weekend we went to the market in Monterey, Ca. I had only a few colors to work with as I drew this wonderful pepper. I think it looks like a person all cuddled up. More to do as the peppers change colors and shrivel up.

Each one is different and unique. Their essence is the same but they look different which is all part of their charm. It is fig thyme.

A drawing a day keeps the doctor away. Tonight was a super night to be outside on the deck watching the golfers go by and just enjoying a wonderful Tahoe summer evening. With sketch pad and charcoal in hand I found a little pot to draw. I tried to capture the texture on the pot and the whimsical angle of the flowers. It always amazes me what comes out on the paper.

It is fig thyme again. They seem to be in the market earlier this than last so I had to buy a basket right away. These two figs seemed full of character so I had to put them together and began to draw. Hopefully I will get back to doing a drawing a day but the transition back to Tahoe has taken a little longer than I would have liked but that is life at the lake, also it is summer thyme. The blueberry and strawberry painting is on hold. Stay tuned.