30 minute drawing of Doryphoros (Javelin Carrier) by Polykleitos
While out walking our dogs during what seemed like a monsoon, Charlie and I had the following conversation:
CHARLIE: “You know that guy on The Office, Rainn Wilson ????”
CAROL: “Yes”
CHARLIE: “If I was walking with him now I would punch him.”
CAROL: ” What if your friend was Storm Field? (Local weatherman)” We both laughed.
A moment or two passes when Charlie says to me:
CHARLIE: From now on, I only want friends named “Moderate Temperatures” and “Low Humidity”.
See, it always pays to choose your friends wisely.
As part of my homework in the drawing class I’m taking with my sister and 18-year-old nephew (see previous post), we were asked to find a picture of an athlete and draw it. I chose this Javelin Carrier. The teacher asked us to keep the drawing to 30 minutes. I didn’t quite get the twist in his torso, but the teacher and I were happy with the drawing.
After our monsoon rains I gave him an umbrella. (Lame, I know…but all I have is “Paint”. I haven’t graduated to Photoshop yet.
Carol King: drawing, painting, complaining 
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March 12, 2011 at 10:48 pm
Jimmy
Very clever work! And I would like to add one word: SHRINKAGE !!!
March 12, 2011 at 11:00 pm
Carol King
Of course it had to be YOU to comment on that.
March 14, 2011 at 9:17 pm
Jimmy
LOL. I figured with all that RAIN, something had to shrink… if not his prowess with the javelin. (Irony !).
March 12, 2011 at 11:28 pm
kk2n777
Jimmy was the first person to comment on the shrinkage but I am sure not the ONLY one. It was pretty puny to start with why did you shrink it in the rain? 😦
March 13, 2011 at 8:52 pm
Carol King
What can I tell you. Those Greeks weren’t that well endowed?
March 13, 2011 at 12:16 am
lesliepaints
Oh my. I think it is just because it is a cold rain right now…….
I think the standing figure is the most difficult to get right, proportionately, Carol. Good job.
March 13, 2011 at 9:40 am
Debbie Adams
Great job with the javelin, and when you added the umbrella, well it really brings out the you in the drawing; our style I mean. You did a great job, Carol!
Oh, and everything does shrink when it get cold or wet, really it does. I think I look my best after I have come out of the ocean when the water is really cold, aside from the shiver. Lol
March 13, 2011 at 8:53 pm
Carol King
If only I could shrink when it rains! How’s that puppy?
March 13, 2011 at 11:26 pm
Debbie Adams
Puppy is fine, cute as a button.
It has to be very cold water with very cool air to shrink. Lol
March 13, 2011 at 8:52 pm
Carol King
Thanks Leslie, I enjoyed drawing him. I am going to do some life studies in a couple of weeks.
March 13, 2011 at 12:54 pm
Rhonda
You are too funny! I like the drawing with or without umbrella 🙂 Perhaps we need to only choose friends named Sunny, Charity, Joy…but then we’d probably have to go to an old hippie commune to find women with those names.
March 14, 2011 at 9:30 pm
Carol King
Or friends named Faith, Hope and Charity. They are living with Sunny, Charity and Joy at the same commune!
March 13, 2011 at 7:54 pm
sam
Quite a nice drawing, with excellent proportions.
Terrific bumbershoot.
March 14, 2011 at 9:30 pm
Carol King
Thanks Sam, I’m quite fond of the bumbershoot as well.
March 13, 2011 at 8:06 pm
debra
Great sketch (amazing for 30 minutes!)
March 14, 2011 at 9:31 pm
Carol King
Thanks so much Debra. It’s great to sketch for only 30 minutes. You can (sometimes) let yourself go!
March 13, 2011 at 9:42 pm
Cathyann Burgess
again I am howling…..too too funny but yeah….size does seem to come to mind here…
Fun post, Carol….get with it and get photoshop, girl….nice job on the drawing even with shrinkage.:-)
March 14, 2011 at 9:33 pm
Carol King
What can I say? He was self-conscious when I was drawing him.
March 13, 2011 at 10:58 pm
Artswebshow
For a thirty minute sketch i have to say it is impressive.
Nicely done carol
March 14, 2011 at 11:09 pm
Carol King
Thanks Richard. And I really liked your dog drawing!
March 14, 2011 at 10:47 pm
Francis
Love the javelin man with the umbrella. Nice sketch.
March 14, 2011 at 11:10 pm
Carol King
Thanks Francis. How are you doing?
March 15, 2011 at 3:02 am
Stephen
Hey this is good foundational stuff you are doing – it is going to pay massive dividends – you will see – and you have got it! I love the umbrella
The story is very funny – you and Charlie are hilarious
April 3, 2011 at 1:49 am
Carol King
Hi Stephen, so nice to see you here, I know you’ve been very busy. Thanks for your comment and for visiting.