Looking Through the Summer Sketchbook

![steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketch-micron-preview.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmY7getz7mMHxe4fCbNvfo6nb3TGdy95kebELsChqKjSUz/steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketch-micron-preview.jpg)

As summer shifts to autumn, now seems like an appropriate time to share some sketches from earlier this season.

At the beginning of July I shifted focus from making artistic things and began working full-time for a local HVAC company. In August I committed myself to going to the gym 5 days a week. And earlier this month (September) I eased back into a steemit routine by posting about [Pizza Night](https://steemit.com/pizza-night/@enternamehere/pizza-night-two-guys-from-italy-in-dallas-tx) and my [Week in Pictures](https://steemit.com/smartphonephotography/@enternamehere/an-almost-interesting-week-in-pictures). With all the schedule changes this summer, I never got around to posting any of my most recent art -- fiddlesticks!

Let's remedy that situation.

![steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketch-micron-choices.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmaKbLx8Lt6Ypa9F4s836MkPcnK72zP15WXoMoqxp4PNAZ/steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketch-micron-choices.jpg)
This is a sketch I made while exploring different ideas with perspective. The little figure on the rope has a lot of options here.
![steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketches-still-life-everyday-objects.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWERXrjZcyUArBMeghawk7miU8tC7U5sGXUU7FdVqR6TE/steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketches-still-life-everyday-objects.jpg)
Some ordinary everyday objects - a jug, some light fixtures, and a cart with a tool handle.
![steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketches-micron-sky-face-sunflower-faces.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmeB6PqFRkb6it84g3cimXY323H8RP5jx7Hssyg4mdpqZK/steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketches-micron-sky-face-sunflower-faces.jpg)
Nice hair, sir. This one I'll just leave open for interpretation.
![steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketch-micron-human-silhouettes-faces-continuous.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVkmX4kV2ryd8BkFakCdjXd9Ete7TgYU815Tvkifxq1aA/steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketch-micron-human-silhouettes-faces-continuous.jpg)
Here are some sketchy humanoid figures in a kind of silhouette style
![steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketches-incomplete-royal-plants.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXZG3NuRpvUevjzz2his1KMwaDASqznY8TGTnsYzxkjrh/steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketches-incomplete-royal-plants.jpg)
An unfinished piece with potential. This was started before I started lifting (weight) and strengthening myself at the gym. All those tiny pen strokes caused considerable discomfort in my wrist an forearm, so I set it aside as it is. After a few weeks at the gym, I've noticed less pain while doing things like typing and writing, so maybe one day this piece will become a finished work. Maybe :^P
![steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketches-micron-ink-unnamed.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmStuUQGw5W4u2U87db27UmNsdzQGf1BYeBsBdsgduqMW3/steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketches-micron-ink-unnamed.jpg)
Doodles like this one are a good way to zone out and concentrate at the same time. The red color is an ink wash.
![steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketch-micron-man-woman-fancydress.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUgCh7LFV5u7uKjX762vtJTSF3HJoQpnMv9j29Smo1ffy/steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketch-micron-man-woman-fancydress.jpg)
What a jeer he's wearing! That's okay, she doesn't seem to notice or mind.
![steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketches-micron-ink-dreamstate-room-plants.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXLBLGj49tEY7LneEQ4JZxLJXthpapWxixyYhAvLGKBxi/steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketches-micron-ink-dreamstate-room-plants.jpg)
A personal favorite from this selection of sketches. The swirling lines on the right side add a whisper of intrigue, and the bold contrast takes a liking to my eyes.
![steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketch-micron-faces-loose.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYspBMkLnWSroe7iZPPSDGfnHrodb2wAhvb18aw5uwytp/steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketch-micron-faces-loose.jpg)
Here I was working on sketching with a loose style, but still coherent and some faces happened.
![steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketches-10minute-blind-draw-camera-man.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXHza3PH6FLfNatR28YjUsDmMKbx97WPFNXNZrE4i7TRT/steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketches-10minute-blind-draw-camera-man.jpg)
This is the result of an experiment with blind drawing AND continuous line drawing. It was a real challenge, and this technique is still in the early experimental stages. The end result is a little bit goofy, but still kind of fun, so he can stay.
![steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketches-illustrated-haiku.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmP3ohnhrsWyvYjmbS4aiHfLJ9yx2SxXQKT5xJaDda7vKf/steemit-enternamehere-summer2018-sketches-illustrated-haiku.jpg)
morning rays puncture
the still clear darkness of night
unfinished business **** **** All of these sketches were done on paper using micron (or equivalent) and/or ink wash. All of these sketches are original to me, enternamehere/SCB.

What are you looking forward to doing this fall (or spring)?

Thanks for your support!

**** Related enternamehere material for your perusal
_{? A Week in Pictures | Mid September 2018 in DFW}
_{? Pizza Night: Anthony’s Eatalian, Dallas, TX}
_{? A Week in Pictures | Early September in DFW}
_{? Pizza Night: Two Guys From Italy in Dallas, TX}
_{? A Week in Pictures | Late August in DFW}