some quick pen sketches

i've been reading a lot lately 

after joining Goodreads for motivation. 

i've always enjoyed reading and

there are so many interesting titles to choose from. 

so don't be surprised if you see the occasional book review 

pop up on my blog.

i have managed a few pen sketches too 

since i last posted.

all the sketches below are done 

in my pocket Moleskine sketchbook 

using only a BIC ballpoint pen followed up with 

Faber-Castell PITT pens.

this is an 'in progress' pic 

initial sketch using a BIC ballpoint pen.

completed sketch

another pen sketch of the small back-pack i use 

for my sketching supplies when i'm going away 

for the day.

the hot, humid days of late flared up my asthma 

and i ended up feeling very weak and sick. 

i found a little relief from my inhalers.

a duck doggy toy! 

it honks like a duck too. 

Cody and Jack love it! 

me...not so much.

i was reading in bed Sunday night while

Cody snoozed at the end of the bed. 

a perfect chance to sketch him 

as he was unlikely to be distracted 

and run off.

speaking of Cody, 

here he is after a visit from the pet groomer. 

pssssssssst!

don't mention the bow to him, 

not sure he'd approve. hehe

i have still been participating in the Life on the Go photo-a-day group 

but will share those photos another day.

i hope your week is going well.