Quick Charcoals

[Michele Rushworth]

Congratulations, Lon! Keep us informed so we can watch it when it's ready to be aired.

[John Zeissig]

Hey, Lon!

Great to hear from you again! Wonderful news about the T.V. series. I watch the Bob Ross, Helen Van Wyk, and Jerry Yarnell shows early Saturdays when I can. But I think I've seen them all. It's definitely time for the Lon Haverly show! I"ve never seen any series that covers drawing like yours. It should be a big hit. I really hope it works out.

Thanks for the comments about the drawings. I posted that last one as an example of what you've warned about in a number of places: sometimes working it longer hurts rather than helps. Maybe she wasn't the greatest model, but she didn't deserve what I did to her.

My drawing sessions were cancelled last Wednesday because there weren't enough of us showing up to cover the cost of the models. I've been going nuts trying to find another one that I can fit in.

In the meantime, I went to a "Drawing Marathon" last Sunday, put on by the Bay Area Models Guild. Seven hours of drawing action. It was a fantastic experience. I wasn't going to post anything about it here, but you've inspired me again. I'll start a new thread for it.

(The Apostle) John

[Lon Haverly]

High-on, John! You are enthused! You needn't worry about a failure if it teaches you something. The lesson learned is valuable. Charcoal is forgiving to a point, then it is lost, and there is nothing you can do about it. It requires a light hand. You have to keep a sharp point so you can be in control of the line. For me, it is really a one shot medium. I have to get it right the first time to keep it fresh. That is the challenge, and that is what makes it fun. Some really like to rub it into the ground. But I like a light touch.

I miss the high volume of the mall, but we will see what the future holds.

Thank you, Michele, you are so supportive.