Mom had cataract surgery on Monday. I saw this interesting-looking guy in the corner alseep, waiting his turn.
I figured he was "sketch worthy" (interesting-looking) and so I snuck a picture of him w/ my camera phone so I could draw from it later. It’s taken me a few days, but I finished it today while at Subway (the restaurant), after finishing my sub. This was done in my Lami Li sketchbook.
Cameraphone pic of sketch:
Scan:
kw: sketch, sketchbook, lama li, lamali, old man, old, pencil, not moleskine.




Great sketch! You gave me an idea. As I’m always shy to draw people who can realize and get annoyed, I should go search for people who cannot see me… Apart from the joke, really good job. How can you draw in the subway? I tried but my lines get shaken.
Comment by Martín — Fri., May. 18, '07 @ 1:10 am
Oh, I meant I was at the restaurant “Subway”, not in a subway, LOL. Guess I should clarify!
Comment by Administrator — Fri., May. 18, '07 @ 1:14 am
You were right, he was definately sketch worthly. Great job, you have managed many details on this one.
Comment by Deborah — Fri., May. 18, '07 @ 1:26 am
I really love this sketch! Very sketchworth picture and very goood outcome
Comment by Mikki — Fri., May. 18, '07 @ 2:41 am
This is a great post. You are brave taking that photo. It’s a pity you didn’t tell him I’m sure he would have loved to know that he would end up on your blog! You’re right he is a great subject and your finished piece is great too.
Comment by andreaj — Fri., May. 18, '07 @ 3:52 am
Hope your mom’s surgery went well .. your sketch certainly did!! IT”S GLORIOUSLY DONE!
Comment by lin — Fri., May. 18, '07 @ 4:49 am
Excellent - you’ve really caught that ’slumped down in the chair’ look.
Comment by alison — Fri., May. 18, '07 @ 5:53 am
Pretty awesome sketch ….
Comment by margaret Hunt — Fri., May. 18, '07 @ 6:25 am
Great sketch! Wonderful capture of this body language…I alos hope your mom’s doing well?
Ronell
Comment by Ronell — Fri., May. 18, '07 @ 10:49 am
Great sketch. I have found doctor waiting rooms hold great models.
Comment by Kay — Fri., May. 18, '07 @ 12:51 pm
THis is really good Lauren - certainly can see why you wanted to draw him
Comment by Sarah — Fri., May. 18, '07 @ 12:51 pm
This is a great sketch. Even though we cannot see his eyes, you caught the nuances of the man in his body pose. Excellent job!
*I think I like the idea of a camera phone. You can take picture inconspicuously compare to a regular camera.
*How is your mom doing? I hope she is doing well
Comment by luci — Fri., May. 18, '07 @ 2:03 pm
Definitely sketch-worthy subject and an excellent sketch! Hope your mum is well.
Comment by Mariana — Fri., May. 18, '07 @ 11:50 pm
Fantastic sketch, Lauren! Great interpretation of the subject too.
Comment by Serena — Tue., May. 22, '07 @ 5:03 pm
Definitely sketch-worthy! Great job!
Comment by Sherie — Sun., May. 27, '07 @ 2:45 pm