Roxanne Baldwin's Artsy Blog

  • WTH?….or, What Happened Here?

    I was going through my old winter drawings, looking for something, damned if I can remember what.  I came across this, which failed in the purpose of a cheerful winter beach.  The figure is alone and looks lonely.  It looks like the mood I had that winter…lonely, blue, and wondering why the heck I’d ever…

  • I Need a Hobby

    I remember a discussion online by a few professional artists, that when you do artwork all the time,it becomes work….and you need an actual hobby to take a break from it.  I never thought that would happen to me, but cooped up in the apartment for a week without doing much but drawing, is not…

  • Making Waves…A Work in Progress

    I must say, I’m getting intrigued by portraying irregular shapes with varied luminosity.  Clouds, and waves are a challenge that is not easy.  Since I often do things the hard way, it’s right up my alley. I’m doing the wave in layers of different colors, much the way painters use glazes.  I hope that it…

  • Remember This?

    This was my half-rear-ended attempt at a seascape from memory.  I don’t give up though.  Winter beaches are a favorite experience for me, and one that brings back romantic memories of when I was young.  So, I’m going to attempt one again, only with better copy to work from. So, its a complicated drawing to…

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