Summer, Summer, always fun, never a bummer

I think this week my family and I have had dinner outside on the back porch every single day we've been home.  The weather has been so nice out here in Orchard Park so it'd be a shame to waste it.  I thought I'd sketch an isometric of the back of the house, showing how the deck wraps around.  I've come to appreciate the layout of my house, something that, until now, I've probably taken for granted.  I like how the porch encompasses the back side of the house, which looks over the backyard, which in turn is encompassed by woods.  It gives a sort of privacy you don't find with newer developments out here, with their cookie-cutter houses and complete lack of trees.  Wherever I end up, I'm hoping it's a bit like home.

Sunkist

Sunkist is the BEST orange soda in the world, and my favorite carbonated beverage.  Just a cup and can today.

Daily Sketch #1

I've decided that I need to sketch on a more consistent basis, to ensure I learn from each sketch and to always be developing my skills.  I'm going to try to do at least one sketch a day, if not more.  even if It's quick and doesn't contain construction lines or line weights, it'll keep my hand practiced.  This small doodle is from the other day.  I decided to walk into several architecture firms to see if I could grab a last minute internship.  I was pretty nervous and it was a bit irritating to have to wear pants, a button down shirt and tie on such a nice summer day.

Ink spill

Lately I've had a desire to take a break from constructed sketches and try something different.  Originally I started drawing people, and I'm still fascinated with the proportions and forms of the human body.  I feel like I'll end up posting quite a few people sketches, whether constructed or gestural, graphite or ink.  I suppose the only differences between the "architectural" drawing I've developed in the past two years and the drawing I used to do are the strokes I make with the pen and construction lines.  Maybe I'm just tired of drawing buildings and cups.  

I've had the same fountain pen now for about a year and a half, and although it's not amazing, I've become quite fond of it.  It's a Lamy Logo, brushed steel body with an extra-fine nib.  Recently I've been mixing my own ink for the pen.  For one, I can make almost any color and it's waterproof.  I noticed ink "spills" can produce very interesting forms, depending on how you interpret or see them.