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.

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'.