Still more drawings for my digital archives. I keep thinking about the model in the first one... how long did he hold that pose? I cannot crouch like that, never have, not even for a minute.

This is for artists in British Columbia....

I have just put together my little package of prints to mail to CARFAC BC's inaugural postcard fundraiser called Wish You Were Here. If you are a member, or wish to join if you are an artist in BC, you are invited to send in up to 5 works in your choice of suitable media on a 5″ x 7″ surface. Deadline is June 8th, 2012. This event is taking place on Friday, June 22 at Woodward's Atrium, 111 West Hastings Street, Vancouver from 10 AM - 6 PM. Please read more about it at the link, join in and tell your friends to come and purchase small art works.

If you are an artist in Canada, you are likely already familiar with CARFAC, the Canadian Artist's Representation, with each province having their own provincial chapter. I have long been a member as this is a most worthwhile organization working on artists' behalf on many issues. Check it out.

As I go through numerous life drawings from decades ago, the least favourite are being ripped up and put into the paper recycling bin. Today, I decided to rip these into even smaller pieces and feed them to the compost as carbon material to balance the current overload of nitrogen from lawn clippings. A few little pieces attracted me and I thought I'd scan them.

The first ones are reminding me too much of kitchen towels drying on the clothesline, maybe because I do have stuff on the line at present! The second set makes me think of ancient Greek or Roman fresco pieces, which is so much more artistic. What fun!

While deadheading the last of the tulips in the garden today, the dry crinkly petals and the still rich colour of these inspired some play with the scanner.

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