WOW what a week…our biggest problem…a contractor was working on our roof in a high wind and his ladder crashed down taking out our cable, phone service and internet. Do you realize how much we depend on our phone and internet? I did use my cell to report the problem and schedule the repair…anyway we are finally back in communication with the outside world.
I had time to do a couple of small drawings while “out of touch”. We were in the office of Ken’s dentist who is an avid advocate of the Chicago Institute of Art. He had a book on the coffee table that described the origins of the museum. A driving force was Francis Hutchinson and her husband. I thought this early photo of her presented a face both sweet and curious so I couldn’t pass it up.
A Young Francis Hutchinson
Later the same day I was reading an article in the monthly magazine published by the Indiana Historical Society. The article was about the Ninth Indiana Infantry Regiment which was one of the original 3 month volunteer regiments later recommissioned to a 3 year regiment. They were active during the entire war and gained renown for their experience, bravery and effectiveness. I used a photo of one of the leaders of the regiment to set the outlines for this drawing but the eyes, nose and attitude are all mine. Hope you enjoy!
Civil War Warrior
I think I like how you keep that pencil moving! Nice drawings, Linda.
When I get mentally tired I like to draw. I think it’s because I freeform so much of my drawing – no idea what I’m going to do until I sit down to do it.
After a lot of abstract pieces, you drew 2 portrait! that is pretty cool.
Thank you so much! I needed a break and to do something different.
I like these so much – especially the tender application in the Francis Hutchinson