Traveling: Planes and Trains
Just got back from Washington D.C. and New York. I went for business but also had four days to SketchCrawl around. Despite a heat wave I persevered and made a bunch of new sketches. I’ll share them here as I can get them scanned in, but thought I’d start with the travel itself: two airplane trips and a train ride.
All posts from this Trip:
Planes and Trains
Washington DC Sketchbook, Part One
Washington DC Sketchbook, Part Two
New York Sketchbook, Part One
New York Sketchbook, Part Two
Related Topics: Interiors, Travel Sketching
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January 14th, 2011 at 12:56 pm
I could use plane sketches on my website. Let me know
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Keith
July 23rd, 2007 at 4:29 pm
A plane full of unknowing models. Perfect.
July 16th, 2007 at 7:59 pm
I’ll never be able to be bored trying to sketch on a plane again. You’ve shown here how much interest there is if one looks with the right eyes. . . yours!
July 15th, 2007 at 2:37 am
I love it!!! I always try to sketch on airplanes, but the perspective is too hard for me! You really nailed it!
July 13th, 2007 at 2:36 pm
Oh these are so great. I LOVE the top one. It looks like a really professional book illustration. Excellent.
July 11th, 2007 at 8:43 am
I love the top sketch/watercolor. It’s very “happy”. like a children’s book illustration. nice and loose and filled with happy energy. The colors and line quality are great!
July 10th, 2007 at 5:46 am
You make traveling look beautiful. Looking forward to the details of your method.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:10 pm
You make air travel look elegant! (Ha!)
July 6th, 2007 at 1:22 pm
Congratulations! The sketches are great!
July 5th, 2007 at 5:41 am
I love your sketches. I recently took a train trip. I found myself unable to to sketch. I had my portable watercolors; but, just didn’t know how to start. I will look forward to your posting.
July 4th, 2007 at 1:34 pm
These are gorgeous.
July 4th, 2007 at 1:18 pm
…very good sketches; especially the plane sketches!!!
July 4th, 2007 at 12:05 pm
hi martha, travel sketching is my favorite thing, capturing all those people going places as you did here. i love your loose line and perspective and look forward to seeing the rest of the trip
July 4th, 2007 at 2:52 am
Wow, beautiful sketches. Great sense of depth and lightness. I look forward to read about your methods.
July 3rd, 2007 at 10:02 am
Thanks, all!
Barbara: I did indeed complete all three of these in transit. As you said, plenty of time!
I am also working on a post about my methods; many people have asked for more details. I’ll post that after I’ve posted all of the sketches from this trip.
July 3rd, 2007 at 5:54 am
As I teach my brain and hands to play together I look to Trumpetvine for inspiration and ideas. Thank you for sharing your talent.
July 3rd, 2007 at 1:32 am
A beautiful array of pastels…Gorgeous sketches!
July 3rd, 2007 at 12:12 am
all of the sketches are nice. love the delicate colors.
July 2nd, 2007 at 9:27 pm
Except for feeling a tad claustrophobic, I’m lovin’ your sketches. Great color and composition, though you didn’t have much choice for composition.
So glad you’re back. Looking forward to seeing your stash of new sketches.
July 2nd, 2007 at 8:33 pm
In your next update could you describe your process for us newbies. Did you really accomplish that while flying? Or did you do some of it at home later? I know you had several hours to work but, but, but….it seems very difficult to me! – Barbara
July 2nd, 2007 at 6:39 pm
What a wonderful group of sketches! and such terrific perspective! I love how you use ink and the perfect wash to make it glow!