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Paul,
I'm really glad you described how you find things to sketch in everyday life. It's such a natural way to learn. I guess I can relate to it because I'm more interested in "catching" people at their usual activities and in their typical environments than in posing them under consistent lighting conditions in the studio. It's a great way to practice drawing and to think about how to portray the essential characteristics of someone. For most of my childhood and adolescence I did the very same thing (in a more primitive style befitting my age,of course) and I never thought of it as practice or learning, only as fun. Later, in high school, I got a little more serious with some figure drawing, but I still filled up sketchbooks. I'm really just reiterating what you said, but also thinking of how it is one of the best ways to learn, especially if you don't have a lot of time. Now I usually keep my sketchbook at home unless I'm sketching for a portrait commission, but I think I'll start carrying it around. Time for a bigger handbag! Thanks for the great idea.
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