At the Symphony

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Berkeley Symphony #1 (larger)

I recently attended the Berkeley Symphony and sketched the musicians during the performance. As I’ve done in the past when sketching in a theater, I did the ink work in the dark and added the watercolor later on.

Initially when the lights came up these sketches looked like a bunch of squiggles. But as I began to paint what I could recognize, more and more hidden shapes - arms, bows, violins - revealed themselves.

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Berkeley Symphony #2 (larger)

6 Responses to “At the Symphony”

  1. Jana Bouc Says:

    Charming sketches!

  2. Casey Says:

    These are wonderful, Martha! I wish I could sketch in situations like that, but it never works out for me.

  3. Africantapestry Says:

    I haven’t been around for a while MArtha…great sketches these, I admire the ease with which you do them and I love your Napa valley sketches too!
    Ronell

  4. KathyB Says:

    Each gestural musician is a little gem, and the pages evoke a concert. These little figures are so lively. Just wonderful, Martha

  5. shelly mcc Says:

    Great sketches!

  6. Susan Says:

    Hi , I am so jealous. I was at my daughters and then a friends recitals and was just itching to draw. I thought too dark and all. Plus had kids on my lap but the desire to sketch. These have such great character!!

    Bravo! Thanks for sharing.
    Susan

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