Impressionism from Idle Acres: January 2013

Friday, January 18, 2013

Running on Empty: The Faceless Crowd

Today's sketches are entered in a belated fashion. The first sketch in South Station was for very quick head postures and outlines. But it seemed empty and depersonalized.

Copyright James E. Martin 2013: The Faceless Crowd

Then I switched it up to spend my time focusing on eyes only. This next is my last sketch until March. Changed my commute from train and subway to taking the car in to Boston. Cut the commute from six hours to two. So much for sustainable transportation modes. Work is extremely busy and I have longer days at work. Had to make a change to keep things reasonable. I have to figure out how to do art going forward. Can't execute during the commute anymore. Where to fit it in?

Copyright James E. Martin 2013: The Eyes Have It

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

End of the Transit Line - Momentary Scribbles

Most of my sketches for the last few weeks are of poor quality. Not good enough to share. I have the sense that I must do something different to extend outside the current comfort zone. These are momentary scribbles.

Copyright James E. Martin 2012: Faceless in Ruggles 01

Copyright James E. Martin 2012: Faceless in Ruggles 02

Monday, January 14, 2013

The Continuing Saga: I Select Subject for What I am Feeling

A distinctive character arrived on the subway but was not in position for very long. I observed and then drew this from memory. Looking back, I felt a bit gaunt myself after five months of long commuting into Boston. I was painting my future. I select subjects for what I am feeling and express the sense.

Thursday, January 10, 2013

State of Mind - Exhausted in South Station

Today's entry is posted in a belated fashion but dated appropriately to the drawing's creation. My commute by rail and subway is entirely too long for me to sustain over the long term. From the time I leave the house to when I arrive at work is three hours to my work desk and three hours return at the end of the day. The selection of this person is indicative of my state of mind.