Julia at the Garden Café

©JAL, 6-30-07
I did this from a photo taken in the Garden Café at the National Gallery of Art.

Julia Reading

©JAL, 10-4-09
I did this from a photo, but I didn't want to copy it slavishly,
so I worked up the colors digitally before proceeding with the colored pencils.

Julia Posing for Me

©JAL, 11-30-09
I finally decided to get that easel out, and give it a try.
I parked Julia in a chair beside me and had at her features on the 14x17 inch bristol board.
Everett Raymond Kinstler doesn't have to worry about competition from me yet, but I'm seeing progress, as compared to earlier efforts:

Julia Watching TV

©JAL, 9-29-09
Sketched from life

Pensive Julia

©JAL, 9-30-07
Julia and I were sitting on the sofa, and I thought to grab the sketchbook while we were talking.

Julia Reading Tiny Book

©JAL, 11-25-08
And always, a pot of tea is nearby!

Pensive Julia with Tea

©JAL, 2-25-06

This is a 'signature' pose of Julia, for she loves to sit and drink tea while being contemplative.

"Julia at Ciao Bella"


©JAL, 7-27-06

This sketch both gave me practice with the live sketches (that I need so badly), and also let me take advantage of the wonderful ambiance at Ciao Bella while Julia sipped her 'Absinthe Italiano'.