We were given a sketchbook assignment that was entitled "Food". We just had to do a series of sketches of food, in any form. Anyone who knows me, knows I didn't go far to find my inspiration. I just opened up my fridge! I can see that I have some places where I need to get more shading and contrast in there, but otherwise I am satisfied with the results.

The kids and I were at Manito Park when I was drawing the bananas, which were laying on a park bench. We kept being dive bombed by the seagulls, which we put up with for a while, but when the bees started after us, we ran to the car! The half eaten banana is my breakfast the next morning.

I am most happy with the tomatoes and the garlic. I feel I captured the light hitting the tomatoes, although if I had used a different charcoal, I may have gotten an even more velvety texture on them. I love the papery texture of the garlic.

Does someone out there recognize this thermos? Thanks again! We enjoyed gahwa (coffee) and chocolate on a rug in the front yard on one of our sunny days. : )

Getting ready to make vegetable soup. Yummy!