First Sketch
It’s a week of many first’s!
Below is my first sketch. It is taken from an old Japanese woodcarving by Choki (c 1795) and is entitled “The Courtesan Somensosuke with an Apprentice.” However, it’s my version, and I ran out of paper to include her apprentice. So…she’s just goin’ solo! But isn’t that usually the case!
I found the design in the Dover book “120 Japanese Prints.” I love these old Japanese designs!
The Courtesan Somensosuke, with apologies to Choki
I’ve decided to be brave, to take the plunge. To draw, to paint, to sew, to color….and put it all out there in the world. Time to listen to my positive, more quieter inner voice…and embrace and enjoy my creativity as much as I do others’!!!
Peace
Geri Ann 
Well you’re off to a flying start! Elegant linework…
I love your first sketch. Great work!
Welcome! You’re going to have sOo much fun joining this great group of encouraging, like-minded souls.
for a first sketch, this is amazing! 🙂 You’ve got something there, it’s called “the love!” Most people call it talent/gift, I call it differently because I strongly believe in practicing makes perfect, and you could only keep doing something over and over again if you have “the love” for it.
🙂 Keep it burning, keep it alive, and do it to challenge yourself, for yourself.
Really good job with the detailing!
Wonderful first sketch… WAY better that my first one… welcome to EDM
Great beginning!
Thanks for dropping by and leaving such a sweet comment. Yes you absolutely need to watch that movie ^^ I actually love your work in all the designs, reminds me a lot on the Batik design in Malaysia which I also really like.
What wonderful start. Lots of character. May your art-play be full.