White Dhalias in a Dark Room, 2015 – Graphite & Chalk Pastel on 14″ x 10.5″ Paper

With warmer temperatures and a busy schedule this afternoon, I started my work day a little earlier than usual. I began with rough line sketches in graphite and worked my way into a finished drawing by early afternoon.

It’s dahlia season, by the way. Have you noticed?

 Early at work. 5:45 a.m. Coffee and sketchbook at hand. Still in kimono.

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