In my new studio I find myself increasingly drawn to pencil work. I hurt my hand with the rather manic sewing for Fairyland, so that is on hold until it heals. I am painting however, pain free , and when committed to the task, quite happy at it . But the pencil is what is calling me presently and most immediately and most pain free. These two drawings are my latest .
The Wanderer’s Tale
2019
Sanguine and colored pencil, white charcoal on toned paper
18 by 24 inches
Harvest Moon
2019
Sanguine and colored pencil, white charcoal on toned paper
18 by 24 inches
It is I think the immediacy of drawing , that and the ability to really noodle down with detailed fine line work that so appeals to me. Line is everything to me, and I think it is this instinctive preference that separates me from painters in general – for even with a brush in hand I feel as if I am drawing .
Tomorrow I head back to the easel, I have been working on preparatory drawings the last few days and now feel ready to put brush to canvas. But for now , calling it a night .
Some of those working drawings:
Boondocks Babylon 
Great work Leonard. I love your ‘Harvest moon’ with those striking yellow accents. Hope your hand gets better soon!
Thank you, I appreciate that. And it is on the mend, just needed a break.
Really lovely! Yes, you and I are kindred spirits. Drawing is a link that is like inner threads that can’t be seen but speak.
Indeed we are ! have a good Memorial Day my friend.