Salt and Pepper Shaker, Toothpick Holder

Salt and Pepper Shaker, Toothpick Holder, originally uploaded by tekart.

Just some items that live in the kitchen.

Portrait No 11

Portrait No 11, originally uploaded by tekart.

This looks more like a caricature. NOT what I had in mind.

Pebbles Sleeping

Pebbles Sleeping, originally uploaded by tekart.

Portrait No 10

Portrait No10, originally uploaded by tekart.

Portrait No 9

Portrait No9, originally uploaded by tekart.

Books/Magazines I'm Reading

Books/Magazines I'm Reading, originally uploaded by tekart.

I was really happy with this until I took a picture of it. Photos SO have their limitations don't they? Nothing compares to the real thing.

Claret Wine

Claret Wine, originally uploaded by tekart.

Stanley No. 75 Rabbet Plane

Stanley No. 75 Rabbit Plane, originally uploaded by tekart.

Another old woodworking tool.

Three Stockings Hang

Three Stockings Hang, originally uploaded by tekart.

Merry Christmas Everyone

Model Paints

Model Paints, originally uploaded by tekart.

I found a tray of these old paints for plastic models. There may be enough subject matter here to keep me busy for days.

Portrait of Erwin Schrodinger

Portrait of Erwin Schrodinger, originally uploaded by tekart.

Portrait from a photo.

New Blackberry

New Blackberry
Originally uploaded by tekart.

I created this drawing for two reasons. 1) I wanted to try out my new Pilot disposable fountain pen and 2) this was the last page of my sketch book.

Miscellaneous Hardware

I pulled few items out of my miscellaneous hardware box today. I can't tell you how many times I have look at these over the years. I am not sure where most of it came from but I do know that some of it came from my grandparents house when they moved to a nursing home.

Why I keep these thing I don't know. Maybe it's because I think I'll need them some day. Maybe it's because for as long as I can remember I, or someone in my family, has owned them. Maybe it is because it is part of my family, my history.

A Disposable Fountain Pen?

That's what I asked myself when I saw this on-line. I was looking for a refillable fountain pen to replace my old Parker with the replaceable ink cartridges when I cam across this. A disposable fountain pen. You've got to be kidding, I said to myself as I filled out the order form.

I haven't given them a good test run yet but so far they look pretty good. I mean, what do you want? They're only $1.70 each.

Taboret

An old kitchen cabinet works well as a taboret.

Blow Torch

I had such high hopes for this one. I started with a light pencil drawing, making sure I got everything just right—and I don't think I did now that I look at the finished product. This just isn't working for me. Maybe it is because I started drawing it in pencil. Maybe it is because had such a vision in my head as to how it would turn out that the odds were against it's success. I don't know. Maybe next time.

Not every drawing can be a success, but every drawing can be an opportunity for learning.

Construction Continues

Quick sketches with my Parker fountian pen.

Old Iron

Originally I wanted to do this in watercolor but at the last minute I changed my mind and went with colored pencil. Not sure I am happy with how it turned out. Maybe I'll go ahead and create another with watercolor and see which one I like better.

Portraits #2 and #3

Once again, feeling the need to draw portraits, I did a quick search in Google and came up with these interesting characters. I am finally getting more comfortable drawing people. A few more of these sketch from photos and I'll be ready for the real thing.

Hat, Bottle, Box

Here is one I did a while back and forgot about. It is an oil pastel with an acrylic underpainting. I'm pleased with the exception of the box - it's perspective is a little off.

August Sanders

Another 10 minute drawing.
I just had to get away from editing hardware manuals, so I did a quick search in Google and this guys photo popped up. Turns out he was a photographer back in the late 1800's to mid 1900's.
Not sure I got the exact likeness, but I am pleased none the less.

My Drawing Table

This is what ten minutes bought me this morning, before taking the kids to school.

Christmas Bell Ornament - with color

I just had to see what this B&W drawing might look like with color. A little Photoshop work and there it is.

Christmas Bell Ornament

This started out to be a colored pencil drawing. I wanted to create a monochromatic under drawing and got so carried away that...well...I was afraid adding color may ruin it.

Talking Stick

Coffee Press

billfehr.com

Here is my first attempt at redesigning my web site. I seem to be drawn (pun intended) to grays for some reason.

Christmas Tree at Nichelle's House

Bell Xmas Ornament

This did not turn out quite like I had in mind. Maybe I will try again but with oils or acrylics instead.

Em's Room

A corner of my daughters room. Right now this is where she keeps her movies.