Getting A Haircut
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 8.5x5"
This is my 96-year old mother enveloped by the hair cutter's cape. I am my mother's chief go-for. I am her willing chauffeur, shopper, and errand runner. I am happy to do these things for her. She did so much for me, I can do her these favors in return. She wanted to have her haircut on this occasion so, I was happy to take her. She was fairly easy to sketch as she had to remain still while the very expert beautician did her well choreographed hair cutting and styling dance.
A side benefit is that I can do a quick sketch of her while she gets gorgeously coiffed. I take advantage of such situations whenever I can. It is always a good way for me to maintain my skills. I have made it a habit for many years to have a sketch book tucked into my handbag for just such moments. Whenever I have the opportunity, I just take out my sketch book and draw. It's how I learned to draw, how I learned to draw better, and how I maintain my drawing skills. It's just good practice.
Drawing is a skill which must be practiced like any other skill. Musicians practice their instruments. Athletes practice their sports. And visual artists practice their media. Mine happen to be drawing and painting. I'm not looking for perfect. I really don't know what that is. Better is a much more realistic expectation.
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