WHAT'S THIS ALL ABOUT ?

First of all, let me explain my blog title:
Raleigh - INSIDE&OUT.

If you were born in the old Rex Hospital in the early 50's like I was, you weren't born INSIDE the Beltline. You were just born and lived IN Raleigh. Period.

It wasn't until the early 80's, when the Cliff Benson Beltline was finished that homes and their residents and pets were assigned the titles "Born Inside The Beltline" or "All Those Other People," otherwise known as "Outside The Beltline."

As a result, at the ripe old age of 30-something, I became an Inside The Beltliner through no fault of my own except being born to parents that owned a home on St. Mary's Street.

So, now let me explain what you'll be doing here. You will be following my journey, through sketching and lettering, while I meander Inside and Outside the Beltline.

I'm new at this, so I hope I either give you inspiration to try your hand at it as well, a boost to your ego because you've found someone who's not as good as you are (yet), or at least a good laugh!

In any case, come with me. Be my passenger. And let's enjoy this journey together!!

Monday, August 1, 2011

Jordan Lake - Between Here and Pittsboro




I did not sketch while at Jordan Lake, but tried to keep the image in my mind until I got home. Pretty simple, really. My clouds are a bit iffy - wanted to use a fan brush to see what it would do. Thus my clouds look like fans!

I colored the sketch from top to bottom, clouds first, ending in the sand at the bottom. Then added the umbrella, chair, and blanket.

Thought I'd use two of my tree stamps on top of the treeline. I like the effect.

It was also fun coloring around Jordan Lake.

When I look at this page, I get peaceful...and I smile, thinking of Lydia, Miss Tea, and Jonny Boy!
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  1. elizaAugust 23, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    did you hand letter lyd, tea, and jonny's names? or are those stamps of some sort?

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