The Art of Colby Jones
I have no idea how old this is. I recently discovered it in my file. Over the years the chalk has been smudged. Not the original intent in this sketch but I think it adds a nice touch to an otherwise simple drawing.
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Chalk pastel, pencil on newsprint paper, 10″ x 14″
My grandmother. We called her “Mammo.” I still miss her.
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Pencil on paper, 9″ x 12″
Found art. This is a really old one. I think I did this in college. It’s a tiny one. Only about 3 ½” high.
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Charcoal and chalk on newsprint, 2 ½” x 3 ½”
This is the choir director at Central Lutheran Church in Dallas. His talent constantly amazes me. He has taken a guy like me, who doesn’t know anything about music, to a guy who is now well aware how much he doesn’t know about music.
This drawing was based on a photo taken during the dedication of my wife’s memorial garden and labyrinth.
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Color pencil on gray charcoal paper, 10″ x 12″
A quick sketch, and rather small.
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Colored pencil on mat board, 5″ x 7″
I recently re-discovered this drawing from way back. I assumed I had already posted it but couldn’t find it. So, I’ll do it now.
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Colored pencil on paper, 10 ½” x 10 ½”
Back when I was in the ER I had to sign my name a few dozen times – left handed! I pondered on the difficulties. Writing a loop for example. To write exactly the same way requires a completely opposite effort. Pulling the pen instead of pushing it. Writing in a mirror image creates a backward character. Hmmm….
I decided to attempt a drawing using only my left hand. I had to chose something that was pretty basic and a medium that was forgiving. I used chalk and charcoal. It was fun while at the same time tedious and frustrating. The first things I noticed were my light source was over the wrong shoulder and I kept wanting to draw on the wrong half of the paper. I also was amused that my left hand got tired quickly.
My source material was a sculpture by Harriet Frishmuth (1880-1980). I first noticed her work in a lovely statue “Playdays” at the Dallas Arboretum. This is not that. This is “Scherzo.”
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Chalk and charcoal on gray charcoal paper, 12″ x 8″
Many years ago I caught my wife off guard by taking a random photo while she was minding her own business talking on the phone. I loved her smile and decided to do a drawing. I post this now because January 27 would have been our 49th anniversary.
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Pencil on paper, 9″ x 11″
Here are a couple of Christmas drawings from the past, each celebrating the joy of becoming a new parent.
Joseph and Baby Jesus: December, 2014
Mary and Baby Jesus: December, 2012
A practice sketch from the archives, 1990.
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Color pencil or color paper,