I gave in to Drawing for Fun. Play! First I drew a Caricature from the same photo that I had been drawing from in today's previous post. Then I drew from 2 other random reference photos. Felt sooo much better.

And I feel like the Playful pictures are better.

Reviewer: Marj Moise Event Date: May 13th, 2023 Services Provided: Caricaturist View messages Rating: 5 out of 5

Simply PERFECT! Unlike her FAB sketches it’s NO exaggeration There’s a story to my meeting Alison for the first time, and it only speaks to her gregarious, fun, dynamic nature. We got the venue late for setup, so to say I was peeved is an understatement. Cue Alison in all her fabulousness! She was right on time, dressed to impress, and ready to set up! In my daze, I mistook her for a quick second for the venue manager and started venting about the late start. Alison whipped out her notebook with the booking specs and said, “Oh, I am the ARTIST, my dear!” That instantly lightened the mood. After I profusely apologized, we hugged it out and off she went to begin sketching. From the first two adorable little sisters in matching burgundy to the fashion-forward engaged couple and everyone in between, a constant stream of guests lined up to be sketched. And boy, did Alison deliver! She was professional, friendly, creative, and always gracious. She definitely brought the talent to our Jazzy Renaissance party. I would work with her again in a heartbeat. You absolutely ROCK, Alison!

Before picking the green leaves for today's Garden Salad, it felt intriguing that I already picked so many yellow Flowers to eat

I have 2 gigs tomorrow. The first one is for CARICATURES. My Client said it's a Communion/Baptism and Double Birthday for his Mother and his Mother-in-Law. Just yesterday, I drew Caricatures at a Wedding, so I feel warmed up for the first Event.

But the 2nd one is for FASHION SKETCHES. Quick presto-changeo. Engagement Party. My Client said it's Harlem Rennaisance Theme, and she hopes people will dress the theme (like I will ~ I already have my clothes together. Fun.). But client said she's expecting that most people will be wearing Bright Colorful Dresses, because they are Caribbean. She said that's what they always wear to the Parties.

I figured I should warm up for that. So I drew a few practice Fashion Sketches here tonight. Focusing on Caribbean Fashion. And I did coach myself to remember a few thangs at the party.

The first picture I drew ~ the one with the colorful jumpsuit/cape.... Took too long to draw/color. Not sure yet how I would handle such a pattern at the event, but it usually comes to me when I wake up in the morning. After going to sleep with the question on my mind. For meanwhile, I was much faster with the subsequent pictures that I drew here tonight.

And I decided that I hate drawing on the Shiny Silver Paper. It was slick, and it felt hard to get the Colors to cooperate. I only had 2 sheets of the shiny silver paper, and it's good that I 'wasted' one sheet by practicing on it. So I won't be dragged down by it during the event.