Back to work (on my day off)

Work, work, work! (think "Blazing Saddles")

Since my new job is at a hardware store, how about a toolbox:


Office supplies:


Ok, this last one doesn't fit in with the "work" theme, but you can add it to the "restaurant table" category:

view of Grand Ave. from the Weaver Room

I haven't drawn a lot lately, and so haven't had much to post. I started a new full-time job last week that's eaten up a lot of daytime hours when I might otherwise be drawing, and I've been pretty tired after work.

I drew this last week from the second floor of the Emerson Center in Bozeman while talking about drawing with the filmmaker/photojournalist Peter Vandermark. I don't do a lot of drawing and talking at the same time (except for the kind of idle chitchat you might have while waiting for food at a restaurant), but this was a somewhat metacognitive process, so it wasn't too hard to stay focused and still communicate. I only wish I'd finished this drawing. Maybe I'll go back into it tomorrow on my day off. Or maybe not.

downtown bozeman

downtown bozeman, montana pano watercolor, originally uploaded by paul is just dandy.

Ink and watercolor on block, 8" x 3"

the Shed at Joe's parents' house

shed at Joe's parents' house, originally uploaded by paul is just dandy.

My friends had a little graduation barbecue in Belgrade, Montana the other day. Good food, and a lovely day to sit in the backyard and sketch.

The Bozeman Hotel

The Bozeman Hotel sits at the corner of Rouse and Main, at what is now the eastern edge of the most historic part of downtown Bozeman. I'm starting a series of tiny ink and watercolor drawings of historic Bozeman buildings. This is the first, at 4" x 3".


without color


with color

When in doubt, draw the table

There's no telling how many salt and pepper shakers, Tabasco bottles, napkin holders or Sweet and Low packets I've drawn over the years, but it's probably a high number...