Sunday, no drawing. Being too tired and having a headache almost all day didn't help.
Today I had jury duty (fun :P). Anyway, I took my sketchbook along and managed to get down some sketches between directions and my courtroom assignment. Took a bit to get over the "stage fright" of drawing in a room full of about 100-120 people, though. They came out pretty good, though the necks are a tad long! : )
Once I got in the first courtroom (a holding area until the real courtroom was ready), my final sketch of the day was this:
In the end, the attorneys said something to the judge, and the judge announced that our group would not be needed, and we were free from our duty (yea!!).
21 comments:
Hi Tom...wow! that cake is amazing and what a delight to make a special cake and how wonderful that you decorated it...you rock!
wow...jury duty...and I am thrilled that you took your sketch book with you...neat work on these faces and I love the leap for joy guy!
Great cake, Tom!!! And love your judge. I know that feeling of sketching in public. Intimidating!
Thanks Diana and Deb. I know Spongebob isn't the most difficult character to recreate, but I was proud none-the-less, especially doing it freehand with a butter knife! :P
Not sure why drawing in public is so daunting. I think to cure myself, I am going to buy some big chalk, and walk out on a public sidewalk and start sketching (with the proper permits, of course! :D )
I know the girl reading on the floor, the Judge sure looks happy..
Happy Belated to your boy.
I meant I like the girl reading drawing.
Wow, Tom where do i begin? The cake, is perfect! It is the perfect cake for a seven year old. Congratulations Tom!
The sketches are fun, my favorite is the face of the smiling boy . So cute, with his eyes closed like that.
And very good for you that you took your sketchbook to jury duty! I'm so proud :o)
I've only been visiting your blog since the challenge started, but that's the most involved background I've seen you do Tom(in the judge image). Nice work there.
I also like the great facial expressions on the other characters.
Excellent work on the cake, I bet your boy loved that. 8 )
that cake is really amazing! I had jury duty last summer...it was pretty boring! I had the same circumstance almost exactly as you did.
Excellent cake work - I totally want one for my birthday too!
I really like the pose of the girl reading - great job on the perspective.
what a fantastic cake, Tom -- yum! i want to make a friend a cake this year, but am unsure if i can pull it off using a toaster oven and a prayer! haha --- i have a stove from 1923, but the oven doesn't work :(
love the jury room illos - i have to call up and see if have jury duty in less than two weeks - i've never been and being self-employed i dont really want to go --- and the whole thing freaks me out, but maybe i'll luck out and get to leave after a day like you :) -- (i'll bring my sketchbook)
That cake was a nice surprise upon clicking on your profile! And you did a great job.
I always feel weird about taking my sketchbook along and sketching around people. Everybody wants to have a peek and to me it's a very personal thing. I like your judge!
And it's good to know you weren't selected, shewww!
Thanks, everyone, for the nice comments on the cake. My son loved it! Spongebob is his favorite show at the moment. Actually, we all like it!
Ryan: I have done a few full "scenes" in past posts (see my IF Heavy, Garden, and Leap posts in March, and the IF Save post in April).
Candace: Yes, I was glad I wasn't picked, though it would have been interesting to see the process in action!
Sheree: The jury duty process is pretty boring. A lot of siting and waiting. Not sure about your court system, but here, being self-employed unfortunately is not a reason one can use to not serve if chosen. :P And definitely take your sketchbook.
Cindy: After I began sketching, no one really bothered me (or at least I didn't notice, or care at that point!) :)
That cake is perfect, very impressive! I bet it was a hit with everyone at the party.
Great idea to bring a sketchbook with you to the courthouse. I like the judge, sitting in that big chair.
that cake looks pretty good, the sketches were great.
That cake ROCKS! Fun drawings too!
tom, I won't show this to my daughter.. you know what it'll become.. if she saw it heehee..!!
Great cakes, and great father!!
your sketches look great. so does your cake. I hope your son had a wonderful birthday
Your Sponge Bob cake turned out fabulous! Your son must have been thrilled.
Glad you got over your stage fright of sketching in public. It can be such a gratifying experience and there is a wealth of subjects to choose from, eh?. Love your judge, hee hee! Good action there.
Rock on dude!
I am SO impressed! Honestly, you have been so faithful with your posts. I am really enjoying your work and all of the things you are trying.
And I have to tell you that my chin hit the computer desk when I saw the cake! That is so cool!
Kudos!
The sponge bob cake is awesome!!! Your son should know he's got a cool dad!!
freehand, with a butterknife! classic. :) love all the work you have been up to and i hope your son had a super seventh bday!
teri
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