From left to right, a man at the Temple of Heaven playing a traditional two stringed instrument called an erhu, an opera singer, and a man outside the house in the Hutongs where we had lunch, spinning a diabolo.I forgot to write about the visit to the Chinese opera in Beijing but coming across the photos I was reminded and found a few that would be good to draw. Even though they are mostly a bit out of focus I found the costumes and the poses quite inspiring. I like the singer here but I'm not happy with the other drawings - but they are only sketches so I won't stress about it! I have a couple more singers I'd like to do and after that I need to do some larger drawings. Although I called this my larger sketchbook, I'm finding working on this tiny scale is quite difficult with coloured pencils and in general I'm feeling the need to work on a larger scale.
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I've been away for a while and so now I'm thrilled to come back and dip into your Chinese sketches! It'll take a while as they deserve close, slow looking.
These are little gems.
I imagine that you will enjoy working with these sketches for some time, evoking memories the while. They are delightful, as ever. My own favourite is the man with the musical instrument.
The game was called a diabolo by my mother who used to play with one as a child in Greece in the 20s.
Felicity, these people are beautifully done. I really feel like I have 'seen' them.
I am so LOVING your photos, Felicity! But these images are just absolutely EXQUISITE!!!!! They are something magical, my friend -- incredibly rendered!
Beautiful work, Felicity! I love the softness and all the detail you put into your work.
Lovely drawings Felicity. My favourites are the two men.
Thanks very much everyone, I really appreciate your comments!
Olga, thanks for the name, I'll change that!
Katherine, they are all men! :) I can see why now you've said it and I didn't mention a gender in the post!
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