Today was the second day of our annual North River Arts Festival. Yesterday was hot and sunny; today 40 degrees cooler, overcast, with eventual showers. I love New England. I sat and sketched a few of the passersby, sitting between a couple of my friends who were painting. There was music, and a performing clown, lots of dogs, cute children, and catching up with new and old friends. Every year, I have a chat with a thoughtful man who looks at the juried art show then comes to find me with his questions and observations. I look forward to our annual discussion. Today, I met his beautiful new granddaughter as well. One of my entries was awarded "Best Drawing" in the Art Festival this year. You've seen it here as Daily Drawing 116. His observations were very interesting, as in "how can a black and white image convey color, mood, and so much information with very little detail?" He has keen powers of observation, or he knows me well, because that's exactly what I was after. This is my two hundred thirty-fourth daily drawing. Thank you for taking a look at the world through my eyes.
The other night, I was sitting in my car waiting, and saw a crew setting up for construction on the main drag. I watched their seemingly random movements as machinery appeared, cones and lights arrived, then suddenly, every clicked into synchronized action; police were strategically placed, cones divided 1/4 mile of the road, light wands were in action to signal and direct traffic. They were a well-oiled and practiced machine, and I could imagine that if any piece were out of synch, this operation would be a disaster. Meanwhile, their yellow machinery and jackets made a sweet vignette on the night street.
This is my hundred ninety-fourth daily drawing. I drew the crew and equipment in pen & ink, and then shaded with a variety of gray markers. I added some yellow and orange pencil, then some China white in the trees, with blue to add the feeling of dusk. Thanks for your comments and ideas. I appreciate every one.
Today was the second day of our annual North River Arts Festival. Yesterday was hot and sunny; today 40 degrees cooler, overcast, with eventual showers. I love New England. I sat and sketched a few of the passersby, sitting between a couple of my friends who were painting. There was music, and a performing clown, lots of dogs, cute children, and catching up with new and old friends. Every year, I have a chat with a thoughtful man who looks at the juried art show then comes to find me with his questions and observations. I look forward to our annual discussion. Today, I met his beautiful new granddaughter as well. One of my entries was awarded "Best Drawing" in the Art Festival this year. You've seen it here as Daily Drawing 116. His observations were very interesting, as in "how can a black and white image convey color, mood, and so much information with very little detail?" He has keen powers of observation, or he knows me well, because that's exactly what I was after. This is my two hundred thirty-fourth daily drawing. Thank you for taking a look at the world through my eyes. 
