Tough Beginning

More sketches!
So, in the beginning I had somewhat of a hard time being here in Japan. I guess it's a big jump as far as getting adjusted goes...everything looks like it won't be different, but it only appears that way.

Despite that, I still was able to get my sketches done. So here they are.



People on the train and the rest are scenes from a park in Nishiohashi I was in while waiting to get some business done with my apartment situation. Getting an apartment, by far, was the biggest hassle/hurdle to overcome in Japan. It's just ridiculous...



Old man sleeping. On the way to Morinomiya.



Older lady sleeping and a middle aged (maybe?) lady with her bag. En route to Nara to pick up a futon.

Bookmaking!

I went to a great open studio night yesterday at Booklyn. We were focusing on hand folded books done without stitching. I met some wonderful artists, made five little books and started sketching in one on the way home. If you're interested in book making I highly recommend a trip here.

After the fireworks

A sleepy ride home on the A train on the fourth of July.  I couldn't tell if she knew I was drawing her. She would wake up for a few seconds and I would keep my eyes on my paper until she dozed off again. I'm endlessly thankful the A train is running this weekend. 

From the A Train and the 1 Train

She was sleeping this morning on the way to school. Her head resting on her mom's shoulder.




This fellow was really scary looking. He was HUGE. White track suit, military buzz cut and a strange and quiet demeanor. Drawing him was a little thrilling as I was concerned if he would get mad if he woke up and noticed.

Women on the Train (4-1-08)

An interesting juxtaposition - 2 sequential sketches of pairs of women from diverse backgrounds riding the train. Wasn't a concious theme, just noticed it when I was posting...
Orthodox women on south bound M train from Court to Union Streets

African American women with lots of braids from Atlantic Ave to GC40Deuce on the 4 train.

Some Selects from the Last Few Weeks

Haven't contributed as I would have like lately as I've been crazy, so here's some highlights from recent rides....

Last Tuesday at Grand Central.
This past Saturday night on the 4 train.
On the V, 3/12/08
4 train 3/12/08
5 train 3/6/08

Reading on the Uptown A Train

Pencil on water color paper, 5" x 8" by Cara Lynn Kleid. This is the drawing I was working on when I met Ajani.