Roommate

I've been wanting to sketch Jerry's roommate, Roger, since he came in and occupied the bed next to Jerry, but he wasn't usually in a good position to sketch him where he wouldn't notice what I was doing. Today he seemed engrossed in what he was watching on TV or else was sleeping with his eyes closed. Since this week is the OneWeek100 People challenge I figured I had better at least get a sketch of one person done. lol The other 99 probably will have to wait for another time.

Visitors & Exhibit

Down the hall from Jerry's room is a small library. I think it is used more for little gatherings with family than as a place to read. There are about 5 tables. This group was gathered for quite a while, so I was able to sketch all of them except one young man who was sitting in the empty chair. He went off to get lunch for the group. 

#momentsketchers

Today was the reception for the South Bay Art Association's "Women in the Arts" exhibit in Patchogue at The Cheese Patch. We timed it perfectly by having the reception on International Women's Day. Here are a few photos from the reception.

Some of the talented ladies who were part of the exhibit.

Gisella Scogland, Me & Laurie Fosmire

Senator Monica R. Martinez (center) with our SBAA President Krystle DiNicola. The Senator gave out certificates of appreciation to all the women who participated in the exhibit.

Rehab Sketches

You would think that with being at the rehab facility for so many hours each day I would be sketching up a storm, but that isn't the case. Most days my sister-in-law is there too, so even when Jerry is having physical therapy (usually twice a day) she and I are usually downstairs having coffee and talking. But on the days that she doesn't join me I do try to sketch something. I would love to sketch what is happening in the  pt rooms but I think that is a little too invasive...and they don't want family members in the room unless invited.

This was sketched from Jerry's room and that is his wheelchair. Maybe like the bicycles in Amsterdam these will get easier to sketch. lol They have a lot of parts and the proportions aren't easy.

Yesterday I sat in the library while Jerry did pt. This man was there using the computer. Although I know this sketch has a lot of problems I am posting it anyway. The wheels are much too small in proportion to the rest of the chair. I seem to have a problem with figures that are seated. lol

This man was in the library a little later. I concentrated more on the proportions so I am happier with this sketch.

Waiting for the Baker

Yesterday I went down to the Cafe' to get coffee while Jerry was having physical therapy. I timed it just right and got my coffee and a cookie before the baker took his break. This lady was there when I got there patiently sitting in front of the counter, which several of the residents seem to do. I guess it gives them a bit of a meeting place. I didn't have my sketchbook but I had brought along my iPad to read. Instead of reading I used the ArtRage program and did a digital sketch of the woman. I was about 75% finished when someone came along and wheeled her off for lunch. Luckily she and the chair were already sketched in and I just needed to add color to most of the sketch.

Rehab Views

I was able to get a few sketches at Momentum by the Bay, the rehab facility where Jerry is staying. I usually disappear for a little while when he goes for PT. Down on the first floor is a deadly spot where there is a busy baker making things for the facility. He has a little kitchen and there is coffee, tea, and goodies available most of the day to the patients and their families. (Not something I really need...but very nice to have when you are there for a few hours. So the other day I went down and sat at one of the tables in the little seating area and sketched the baker.

Today while the physical therapist was working with him in his room I headed to the library, which was a good place for a quick sketch.