On Saturday we had showers, but I was itching to sketch somewhere. I grabbed my sketchbook and headed up in the direction of the mall in Lake Grove. Then I remembered a new Fairway Market had opened near there so I went there. It had just opened about a week ago and it was super crowded. I put a shopping basket next to me in the produce department for a bit of protection and pulled out my sketchbook. I'm not used to sketching standing up but it wasn't too bad...and I only had to move a few times so people could get to the oranges behind me. lol For my first sketch I did some radishes surrounded by leeks, scallions, and lots of leafy lettuces.
Next I sketched the ladies shopping by the big pile of corn.
With all the people passing by and all the workers in the store not one person seemed to care that I was standing there sketching.
That's awfully brave of you Joan! These are great sketches, especially considering the difficult circumstances.
ReplyDeleteThese are great, Joan! I have to say, I've never sketched in the produce section of a food store, but now you've made me want to! I'll save it for the next rainy day.
ReplyDeleteThey are great sketches. You are so brave to do this when it was so busy.
ReplyDeleteI love both sketches Joan!! The radishes are beautiful pop of color and it is a great action moment over at the corn department.I love your ingenuity and your dedication! I think of you always when I pull out my sketchbook in public, you are inspiring me to get over my shyness about sketching in public.
ReplyDeleteLovely sketches Joan!
ReplyDeleteSuch vitality in these two pieces, Joan! You are a MASTER sketch artist, for sure!
ReplyDeleteLove your sketches!!! Your style is amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteDavid - Thanks. I'm fearless. LOL
ReplyDeleteTina - Thank you. Some of them, like Whole Foods have a seating area that usually has a view of something. This had a seating area that looked at a wall between the cashiers and the tables. You could see the parking lot.
Celia - Thanks so much. I just go out and do it.
Kitty - Thank you.
Sherry - Thanks so much.
Emie - Thank you.
Your sketches are always fun. I admire your ambition and sticking with it even in poor weather.
ReplyDeleteSeeing your sketches in my blog roll everyday always makes me smile and say I wonder where and what you have been up to today, love seeing them
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jo. I don't feel right if I haven't sketched or painted.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Lorraine!
I would never feel comfortable sketching in the grocery store! Your vegetables are fab and are making me hungry.
ReplyDelete...lovely places to sketch those farmers markets, these show it, hope ya didn't eat too many of those radishes ;-)
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