Flamenco Guitar

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I had my first guitar lesson of the year last night. I'm learning flamenco, slowly and steadily, I don't practise as much as I should but it's just for fun so I don't beat myself up about it too much! This morning was the first life drawing session this year too. I enjoyed it very much and took this photo of my sketchbook. I'm still without a scanner so I hope you can see it clearly enough.

Comments

Rosie said…
I just got back from the guitar group I am in! It's reat to start up again isn't it? And, wow, your life drawing just keeps getting better and better.
15 January 2010 at 17:25
A mermaid in the attic said…
Wow Jessie, that's brilliant. I'd love to learn to play the guitar, but I'm afraid it's on my 'one day' list. I love singing, and whenever I sing I can always hear the guitar accompaniment in my head...it would be so lovely one day to actually be able to PLAY it! Your life drawing is great, I wish I could do more of it too, then maybe I wouldn't be so afraid of drawing hands...or feet!
16 January 2010 at 10:50
Jess said…
Thanks Rosie, yes it's great to be back guitaring again isn't it?

Hi Christina, oh you must learn then! Especially as you can hear the music already :)I actually enjoy drawing the hands and feet the most, it's scary but I like the challenge!
16 January 2010 at 12:45
Anonymous said…
I Love Flamenco :o) What fun to be learning to play it!
Your drawings are beautiful as ever, the Flamenco player is particularly sweet and charming and the life sketches are looking good too :o)

xxx
16 January 2010 at 18:44
Perpetual Chocoholic said…
Lovely nudes! My class started last week but we don't get our first model until this week. I can't wait!
16 January 2010 at 19:03
Jess said…
Aw thats so sweet of you Sumea, thankyou :)
Hi Perpetual, She's a lovely model,I really like drawing her. Good luck in your class!
16 January 2010 at 20:11
Anonymous said…
Guitar lessons, cool!
Brave girl with life drawing classes.
Hope you are having a really great weekend Jessie!
16 January 2010 at 22:00
Anonymous said…
Great advatar photo, you look lovely!
16 January 2010 at 22:00
Jess said…
Thanks Julie, you guessed it was me even though it's not true to life! :o)I hope your weekend is lovely too, thankyou!
17 January 2010 at 12:06
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