Saturday, November 16, 2019

Back to Sketching in my Small Town


I haven't been sketching much, 
but went out early in November.
How I still love the meditative quality,
the discoveries. We Sketchers met on Main St.
Even though there was a cold breeze, 
I was warmed by the sun on my bench 
outside of Fiddleheads, the Art Shop.
So interesting to see the parade of costumed passersby!
Traci's diner across the street. Traditional egg & pancake breakfasts. I used to love going there, 
but my diet has changed. 
Two of the Sketchers were there, observing out the windows.
A town planning board meeting at City Hall 
about new building construction. 
I had very little idea of what they were talking about, 
property taxes, Tiff's, zoning, 
but it's nice that it was open to the public. 
And I enjoyed some sketching.
This Slicci pen makes the skinniest line 
of any pen that I've ever used. 
I love it, except it 
doesn't reproduce well.
In the meantime, my show is over, 
but I donated two 5 X 7 pieces to the local church 
where it took place. For their Christmas sale.
I love this small town life.

11 comments:

  1. Thanks Rita. I always love looking at your sketching.

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  2. I am a small town life girl who loves it and your art so much:)

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  3. So lovely and wonderful to see your sketches again!

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  4. As always, love to see your sketches. They feel peaceful...like small town life should be.

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  5. Rita - such a delight to see your sketches and read about your small town life. Makes me think I may have stepped into the Bob Newhart show that took place in Vermont many years ago :)! Did you watch that show? It was a favorite of mine. Hugs!

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  6. I'm so glad you are back. I love all of these and your wonderful art. That diner made me so happy, with its sweet flower boxes and your floral pieces are lovely. What a generous gift you made. I had a great sale last weekend and now am trying to finish orders and get to work on the holidays. You're inspiring me!

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  7. Love small town life and your view of it via these charming sketches!!

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  8. Hi Rita, A quick answer to your question on my blog post -- Do I mail out a lot? Well, this year, yes! I never have before all that much, but it seems to be a very good year! If people ask, I send them a pdf and they let me know and we go from there. Hope that helps!

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  9. Simply delightful! So glad you are back to sketching and sharing! Happy Holidays to you and yours!

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  10. How about posting something fr yr small town SVP🙏🏻
    Nice sketches btw 👏👏👏

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  11. As always, love to see your 'small' town through your eyes. You capture it so gently.

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