Sketch of the Day: 9 October 2017

So, Goooood AFTERNOON!

How is everyone's Monday?

Again, I'm lonely! Could some of you maybe, possibly SUBSCRIBE to this blog already? Please!Our intention is that this site will become a discussion, not our narrative. We value your opinion. Matter of fact, we value your opinion so much, that one of the next upcoming posts is on "Opinion!"

In the meantime here is my sketch of the day! (Please post yours in the comments or send it to me!)

I showed you mine, so let's see yours!

So, see even though we are architects, are sketching goes way beyond buildings!

For this SKETCH, I used the following materials: (Click on each item for a direct LINK)

Prismacolor Nonphoto Blue Pencil

Paper Mate Black Flair Medium Point Pen

Prismacolor Watercolor Pencils

White Polymer Eraser

Prismacolor Colored Pencils

Acrylic Paint

Blending Stick

SketchBook

So, Two things.
1. I really enjoy sketching! Do you?
2. What's on your playlist while you are sketching?

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