By Fred Lynch near Boston, Massachusetts
This is the third installment of a series entitled "Shot Clock Sketches" in which I draw my fellow patients at the the doctors office. Every week, I get a series of allergy immunizations and then must wait around for 20 minutes before leaving. I pass that time by capturing my temporary roommates.
The top left sketch features the first subject to match my glance - with a glare. She knew I was up to something. It's tricky to draw unsuspected, and it involves a bit of acting on my part. I use a small sketchbook that looks like an ordinary notebook and I try not to stare my target. I look around and pretend to be thinking up things to write in my book. Beyond the challenges of being discreet (and respectful), are the challenges of capturing true character in such a short period of time, and wrestling with the restless. I'm always happy when there is a new patient, because they are forced to fill out endless forms -thus limiting their movements!
This is the third installment of a series entitled "Shot Clock Sketches" in which I draw my fellow patients at the the doctors office. Every week, I get a series of allergy immunizations and then must wait around for 20 minutes before leaving. I pass that time by capturing my temporary roommates.
The top left sketch features the first subject to match my glance - with a glare. She knew I was up to something. It's tricky to draw unsuspected, and it involves a bit of acting on my part. I use a small sketchbook that looks like an ordinary notebook and I try not to stare my target. I look around and pretend to be thinking up things to write in my book. Beyond the challenges of being discreet (and respectful), are the challenges of capturing true character in such a short period of time, and wrestling with the restless. I'm always happy when there is a new patient, because they are forced to fill out endless forms -thus limiting their movements!
