emilyhesp

With these drawings, I tried experimenting with some old markers that have been sitting idle on my desk. Without any initial sketch, I drew intuitively. I started with the person, gesture, or expression, and the setting followed.

I would like to become more intentional with the subjects or the settings that I draw, but my goal right now is to just draw, instead of struggling with a more detailed piece that I may not have the skills to pull off.

I want to make my art hobby more approachable by prioritizing regular effort over perfection in my drawings. Sometimes the final product turns out quite nicely! I am quite fond of the drawings above. I placed them above my desk as mini posters for me to glance at while I study.

Here is a drawing of an interaction I saw while walking downtown the other day. A woman and man had been talking to each other across the street. The man had said something which made the woman to fall over with laughter. The guy looked simultaneously amused and exasperated. Later that day, I redrew that interaction from memory, and this was the result.

Living in a city as large as Toronto has provided me with ample inspiration for my own art. My mind is filled with memories of the interesting people, landscapes and interactions I have seen during my walks.