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Posted by: fenixsmom Sep 25 2014, 09:41 AM

Some of my sketches. I am by no means an artist, but sometimes they come together. Any other sketchers out there?

Posted by: fenixsmom Sep 25 2014, 09:51 AM

Oh, found three more.

Posted by: swizz Sep 25 2014, 09:52 AM

I like!!
I haven't done much fun sketching in many years. Now mostly for knifemaking designs or other things on the bench I try to fabricate or repair.
Here's an old sketch (charcoal) of a Brown Trout I did back in '91.

Posted by: Crusty Sep 25 2014, 09:54 AM

Those are very cool! Love the butterfly!

I've got no artistic skills lol

Posted by: Crusty Sep 25 2014, 09:59 AM

wow Chris... very realistic!

Posted by: fenixsmom Sep 25 2014, 10:00 AM

That's beautiful swizzle stick!!!!!

Posted by: Caveman Sep 25 2014, 11:05 AM

Outstanding you two!

Posted by: Skygazer Sep 25 2014, 11:06 AM

Very amazing sketch's Jessie. My mom really like's the horse one. She would reply but their computer is down. really like the first one of the Panther. It is very realistic. Swizz's sketch is also very good. I do chalk drawing's, mostly of space scenes but none have turned out as good as any of yours or swizz's though.

Keep up the good work!!

Posted by: fenixsmom Sep 25 2014, 11:40 AM

Thanks stargazer! Welcome to the forum! The best advice about art that I ever heard was "Art is not about duplication. Instead it is merely the artists interpretation of what he sees before him." Keep practicing and trying new techniques. If the new technique doesn't work, then it's just not YOUR style. I would love to see your art though. Would you mibd posting it?

Posted by: fenixsmom Sep 25 2014, 11:45 AM

I would offer to send her my picture but I've already given it away.

Posted by: fenixsmom Sep 25 2014, 07:23 PM

Ooh, last one i swear. This was a fun fusion project. I've recognized that i have a problem sketching symmetrically,. This was a fun way to beat my problem.

Posted by: Mrs.CP Sep 26 2014, 09:26 AM

Fantastic work Jessie! The panther actually looks like a tattoo that CP has on his arm, just missing the flower below.

Great work on the Brown Trout Chris......action shot, love how he's after the smaller fish! Definitely talent flying in this thread!!

Posted by: RhodoRose Sep 26 2014, 11:10 AM

Nice work, fenix and swizz! Why am I not surprised to find witty, multi-talented people on this forum. I love it - you all have so many interests and skills and things to share! It's fun to be a part of a group of people who really get out there and see, and do, and live life to the fullest!

Rhodo~

Posted by: fenixsmom Sep 26 2014, 11:23 AM

Thanks Rodo! Do you have any talents to share with the group? :)

Posted by: RhodoRose Sep 26 2014, 11:34 AM

Well..... in between being a concert pianist, 14er bagger, and space shuttle mission controller, I co-wrote a book about the early days of space - when the US and USSR were locked in a race to successfully orbit the first man-made object. (it's on Amazon.com, but I can get my CP friends an autographed copy for a LOT cheaper!) Not to brazenly name-drop, but check out who wrote the foreward, is that cool or what!

(p.s. We got a nomination for the AIAA History Book of the Year!)

Posted by: fenixsmom Sep 26 2014, 11:47 AM

Yup, you win! Lol!

Posted by: RhodoRose Sep 26 2014, 11:58 AM

Hahaha! There's a lot of winners here! (But of course - we're CPers! )

Posted by: fenixsmom Sep 26 2014, 12:04 PM

Daww you're makin' me blush.

Posted by: EMac Sep 26 2014, 12:59 PM

Way cool! I've wanted to be able to draw/paint/sketch, but stick figures are what I get usually. Same with music, but I pluck around on my gee-tar from time to time when no one can hear me. My dog even leaves the room...

Space shuttle controller sounds like fun! Did you get to know any of the astronauts? I got to spend an afternoon one on one at UCCS with one of those folks down in the springs years ago, and his stories/pictures were amazing. No name dropping since I highly doubt he'd remember me or the afternoon.

Didn't that Van Allen guy sell radiator belts or something? Someone should stop him (like http://www.tethers.com/hivolt.html). That's a serious feather in your cap!

Posted by: swizz Sep 26 2014, 04:07 PM

Rhodo, thank you.... and WOW, really cool!!!! Talk about living life to the fullest, KUDOS!

Posted by: fenixsmom Sep 26 2014, 04:48 PM

Aww the guitar is fun! I can barely play. I was a drummer though.. was just learning double kicks when I lost my kit.

Posted by: fenixsmom Jan 27 2015, 10:27 PM

For a friend for Christmas

Posted by: Crusty Jan 28 2015, 07:01 AM

well done!

Posted by: fenixsmom Jan 28 2015, 10:34 AM

Thanks Crunchy!

Posted by: fenixsmom Feb 5 2015, 04:05 PM

Was tinkering with the ol pencil and paper. Photo courtesy of Swizz. I am calling it "Minig". I really suck with trees. I hope you like it Chris. Don't know what's up with the green dot.

Posted by: swizz Feb 5 2015, 05:05 PM

Minig!!
Awesome Jess, I don't think I've ever been sketched before.
Give me bigger pects please.

Posted by: fenixsmom Feb 5 2015, 05:10 PM

Lol. It's yours whenever we meet up. I kept a photo for my digital portfolio, but the hard raw copy is yours!

Posted by: NewRockHounder Feb 5 2015, 05:10 PM

Dang yer talented! Looks great. Minig strikes again.

Posted by: fenixsmom Feb 5 2015, 05:45 PM

Thanks Colin!

Sorry swizz. I'll leave it as is. The baggy shirt leaves more for the imagination.....

Posted by: MikeS Feb 5 2015, 06:08 PM

Awesome sketch! Amazing talent Fenixsmom!

Posted by: fenixsmom Feb 5 2015, 06:22 PM

Thanks MikeS!

Posted by: Crusty Feb 5 2015, 09:32 PM

That is so cool!!

Posted by: Crusty Feb 5 2015, 09:40 PM

I just noticed the sign... NUNYA!! I love it!

I made a "location" on Facebook (linked to my house) when I posted the cleared pics from our Labor Day Weekend, called the "G14 Classified Placer Claim, Nunya Bidnis, Co."

Posted by: fenixsmom Feb 5 2015, 11:15 PM

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Posted by: Coalbunny Feb 16 2015, 07:01 PM

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