There's nothing like drawing with numb fingers at the edge of the ski lift to focus the mind. First, there's no time to overthink the subject matter. Second, if you don't simplify the drawing, and uncover the patterns, you'll freeze before you finish. Good thing all skiers look similar bundled up with gear -- makes it ok to combine the skier from one chair with one on the next one...
January 22, 2012
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