On the Patio after a Spaghetti Dinner

Soldier with Camels

There are still approximately 90,000 American troops in Afghanistan.

Sunshine at Lunch

Art Openings

On April 1st I went to 5 art openings! The first 2 were here:

Sketching Life

It is not too late to sign up for my sketching class at Flicker Street Studio! It starts next Thursday, April 14. Click on this link to see the class schedule - you can sign up online, or email flickerstreet@gmail.com

Here's the class information:

Sketching Life: Using Your Sketchbook New Class
Elizabeth Alley – Instructor

This class will help you to get in the habit of quickly drawing in your sketchbook from life to document a subject while capturing the a feeling of the moment. We will focus on shapes, mark-making and shading, while experimenting with a variety of materials.

3 Sessions – Thursdays April 14-28
6:00-9:00pm
$135
Materials Included
Call (901) 767-2999
Email us at flickerstreet@gmail.com

Spain Trip 2010: 10

On April 5, 2010, we sadly left Spain. But the day before, which happened to be Easter, Toby and I went to a bullfight. It was an incredible experience, and one of the highlights of our trip.

In order to keep myself objective (though I'll admit to rooting for the bulls) I drew everything the entire time I was there, including the bulls in various stages during all 6 bullfights. I'm only posting 2 here because, well, you get the idea.





















































What really made the experience special was the man on the left of this photograph. We called him "The Ambassador of Bullfights." He came over to us to greet us and ask us where we were from (I said "Estados Unidos" and he said "Yankees!" My response: "Nu-uh!"). He offered us little bites of chorizo he had brought with him, as well as gulps of sweet vermouth from his Spanish wine bota bag. He really made the day unforgettable.





















The end.

Spain Trip 2010: 9

On April 3 we ALL went to Toledo together on the train. I sketched these while we ate our lunch. My lunch is pictured below. Toledo was lovely and it was fun to see buildings from my Spain poster.