Sunday, March 18, 2012

parley view parsnip...

My Monday post about what is going on around my home...

While cleaning out some art boxes in the garage I found some old sketchbooks.
I don't always use my sketchbooks, except the one my talented bookmaker daughter made for me.
I usually draw on what ever paper is laying around.
Many of these books are not filled and several are damaged.
Here are a few of my California drawings and one watercolor from England
1992 to 1998


San Malo 1992

San Malo 1992

San Malo 1992

Twin Lakes 1992

Lake Mary 1992

Half Dome 1996

Half Dome 1996

Minnert Lake 1998

Longstock Hampshire 1992

crazy. . . parsnip
music. . . California Dreaming, The Mamas & The Papas

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22 comments:

  1. Jane and Lance HattattMarch 18, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    Hello Gayle:
    How very intriguing this is. Such attractive drawings and we very much like the watercolour of Longstock which, as it happens, we know!

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    1. angryparsnipMarch 19, 2012 at 12:13 AM

      The watercolor is a favorite I had it in several home always on the night table. I really don't remember driving through Longstock. All my artwork and notebooks were burned in a fire so I think I drew this from a photo ?
      How interesting that you have been there. Isn't the blog world wonderful.

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  2. PatMarch 19, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    When I looked through them at first I guessed - wrongly - that the watercolour was Dorset.
    They must be much more memorable than snaps - etched into your psyche whilst you are sketching them.

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    1. angryparsnipMarch 19, 2012 at 10:18 PM

      It does help for me to write something or draw to remember.
      I think I would have said Dorset too but I have only been to England twice and we drove everywhere. I had a great time.

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  3. savannahMarch 19, 2012 at 3:53 AM

    wow! i agree with pat re the memory because you saw and then drew what you saw on paper and inside. lovely! xoxoxo

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    1. angryparsnipMarch 19, 2012 at 10:20 PM

      Thank You, I really didn't remember some of the drawing till I saw them again.

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  4. NuminosityMarch 19, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    Nice sketchbook pages. Do you still find time to draw now?
    It's a good day to stay inside and do some digging for sure!
    I heard there was snow falling in Tucson.
    xoxo Kim

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    1. angryparsnipMarch 19, 2012 at 10:25 PM

      Yes I do find time to draw but I have been plagued by finishing cleaning the garage, studio and several closets and paper work so no drawing for me.
      Two years ago there was a month of art project on the internet. My daughter joined and I participated but didn't join the site. I did post on my blog a few of my drawing.
      Snow in the mountains hail where I lived.

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  5. jeanette from everton terraceMarch 19, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    Okay, they are fantastic. I am a person that can barely manage a stick figure and am always in awe of those who can draw.
    You should open a little Etsy shop and sell drawings and small paintings.
    I would buy one :)

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    1. angryparsnipMarch 19, 2012 at 10:27 PM

      Thank You. My daughter wants me to put some work in her shop. I am thinking about it.

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  6. Empress Bee (of the high sea)March 19, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    oh very nice! and i like the mamas and the papas too...

    *yert*

    smiles, bee
    xoxoxoxoox

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    1. angryparsnipMarch 19, 2012 at 10:27 PM

      Thanks Bee and The Square Ones send lots of woofs to you !

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  7. Jenny WoolfMarch 19, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    I am impressed ! you must have been trained.... do you still sketch? you have such talent!

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    1. angryparsnipMarch 19, 2012 at 10:30 PM

      Yes I still draw and will probably die holding a pencil. I when to University and have several degrees... One of them in Commerica Art with minors in Art History and studied Criminal Law ? who knew ?
      I am so weird !

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  8. Diane AZMarch 19, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Wonderful drawings of beautiful places! I love the way you draw trees and landscaping.

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    1. angryparsnipMarch 19, 2012 at 10:33 PM

      Thank You, What is so interesting is the drawing of Lake Mary... my x hired a boat to go out for a few hours and as we only had one car I sat in the charming parking lot parked under a tree and drew the mountain and trees. I remember it so well.

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  9. The Weaver of GrassMarch 19, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    I do love to come across old things that I had more or less forgotten about.
    Lovely sketches.

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    1. angryparsnipMarch 19, 2012 at 10:34 PM

      I know, how much fun is it to find an old treasure.

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  10. ErylMarch 19, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    What a wonderful find, they are tremendous.

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    1. angryparsnipMarch 19, 2012 at 10:35 PM

      Oh Thank you Eryl. I have been thinking of you.

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  11. William KendallMarch 20, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Good sketches! Yosemite in particular appeals to me!

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  12. sleepytakoMarch 20, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Great seeing those after so many years. I'm so lucky to have an amazing, talented mother like you!

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