Evening drawings

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Ilga Jansons

@Ilga

pencil drawing, people

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© Ilga Jansons

Most evenings, I watch a couple of news programs streaming on my computer. During that time, I also make it a point to draw a person (usually from an on-line reference photo) with a No.2 yellow pencil (generally Ticonderoga) on whatever paper is handy on my desk. It's good practice and keeps my hands busy. These are some "News Doodles" done this past week.

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    OKAT (@okat) Plus Member
    08/12/2020 @ 6:47pm

    Incredible! I often do this when when watching YouTube videos. It's like subconsciously my mind just starts doodling the person I'm watching. I just wish my results looked as good as yours :)

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    Ilga Jansons (@Ilga)
    08/12/2020 @ 8:50pm

    Thanks. These are my MS-NBC fix drawings during social distancing. These usually take about an hour. Working on mouths and attendant muscles this week. I do watch more than my share of YouTube videos, too, I must confess.

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    Misti (@misti)
    04/18/2021 @ 1:24pm

    What a great way to hone your skills! Great job!

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    Ilga Jansons (@Ilga)
    10/30/2021 @ 4:42pm

    @misti Thank you. It's been a while since I have been here on DA---so this is a WAAAY late thank you!

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