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dragging a dragonfly 

Posted by andrea joseph's sketchblog at 12:21 AM 61 comments: 


tantrums and tea trays Just a quick post. As you may know, I've recently been practicing drawing people, and, I finally plucked up the courage and went out of the house. I plucked up the courage and went out to draw people, that is. I found a quiet corner in a tearoom.

I felt quite concerned about the 'big boned' fella, above, perched on the tiny chair. I was more concerned for the chair, though.

The brat, I mean kid, below, was having a tantrum because the tearoom didn't have exactly what he wanted - despite them having more fabulous cakes than you could shake a stick at. In my day he would have got a good old clip around the ear hole.

How old am I exactly? 83 it seems. Posted by andrea joseph's sketchblog at 6:52 PM 20 comments: Labels: sketches



So America, it's been a little while since our last little chat. But, I just have one more thing to say on the subject. Then I'll never say another word about it. Ever again. I am only telling you for your own good, but.... Seriously. It means something quite different over here. Quite different indeed. But I don't suggest anyone Googles it. Especially the faint hearted. Ok, that's it. I'm done teaching you guys now. But seriously, if you should visit these shores DON'T use that word.

Just so that you are left in no doubt, watch this EDUCATIONAL VIDEO.
Posted by andrea joseph's sketchblog at 12:25 AM 34 comments: Labels: ballpoint, ballpoint drawing, jeans


it's just a booty call Remember THIS POST? Yes? Well, they are back. And what' s more I haven't finished with them yet. Come back soon and see them in a whole new light. And, they will kick start a whole new project for me. 'Citing!

(Click on drawing to view)
Posted by andrea joseph's sketchblog at 7:54 PM 21 comments: Labels: black, boots, foot furniture, ink, red, shoes


ain't too proud to beg Labels: ballpoint, Etsy, Molezine, prints, SALE


the day you happened to come by

Old politicians: BBC news readers: People from daytime TV: and a couple of national treasures: Labels: portrait, portrait practice, post it notes, sketches


one thing that was bothering me So America, there is a little chat I've been meaning to have with you. In fact, I've been meaning to have this chat for quite some time. I was reminded of this after seeing THIS POST by the rather fabulous Suzanne Cabrera. Listen up, apart from the very obvious 'fanny pack' (and, lets not go into that right now) I do believe that 'bangs' is the silliest word, I've ever heard, to call something. Something like your fringe. I mean really. Bangs? I want you to all stop using it immediately. Do you hear me?

Posted by andrea joseph's sketchblog at 11:58 PM 56 comments: 
sing to me Well, I'm back. After a visit to the homeland it's back to business. And, I mean it this time, I'm just itching to draw draw draw (although saying it is usually a mistake, it means I won't draw for a month). No, no, I really am in the mood for drawing.

And it's a new me that returns. A new diet and fitness regime. I'm giving up the chocolate and the vino and am going to get my shit together (again). I'm all inspired. Seeing things with new eyes. Like this. I'd never considered drawing a cork before. But you know when an object suddenly surprises you with it's unexpected beauty and you just have to draw it? Yeah? Well, that's what happened here. I'd never noticed how lovely a cork could be before.

Not half as lovely as a nice Claret though.
Posted by andrea joseph's sketchblog at 12:07 AM 28 comments: Labels: colour pencil, drawing