Really longing to get out and draw—large crowds. Not going to happen anytime soon but feeling my way around what is possible. This old abstract crowd brought me some joy and hope. A little play to get the thoughts moving.—Dominick
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Part of staying close to home has been the realization that so much happens when you aren’t really paying attention. The number of bird calls I have discovered echoing through my neighborhood grows by the day. I also have noticed, just like watching a pot boil, that one should NOT watch grass grow. Nothing happens […]
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Having a bit of tea lately. Morning, afternoon, evening. A spot of tea served from the local tea trolly with a bit of conversation.—Dominick
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It’s funny the number of times in a given week you can jokingly say, “let me check my calendar” knowing there is barely anything on said calendar and yet somehow the weeks fly by in our current state of life with little room for relaxation. Every move requires plan. So before the next storm takes […]
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It is hard to know what day of the week it is when the world outside keeps spinning but life has taken a different pace. I wish I could still climb a tree like I once did, but short of that I can give a little encouragement to those who didn’t think they could get […]
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If all goes well, and I self isolate, I will not see who this was originally intended for. I will not see the nurses, doctors, healthcare professionals, EMTs, police officers, firefighters, and the many other front line responders whose chosen professions are to help us. THEY CHOSE A PROFESSION TO HELP. A thought I can […]
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Certain elements seem to pop up when you need them most, or maybe you just weren’t ready to see them until the right moment. No matter what, pay attention to everything.—Dominick
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Hello Mountain and Pacific time zones. Spent the entire day looking through archives and never looked up to check out what time it was. Marg has already posted but I am going to slip this in and see if anyone noticed. —Dominick
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Can we do that daylights saving thing again. Yes, it is actually saving, savings. I was informed of that this week. Anyway, every time I feel like I am taking a few steps forward I find myself asleep. On Sunday that was great because I woke up early, sort of, but not tonight. All sorts […]
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Not really, just taking stock and working on some old projects. Found this from a few years ago. Quick study of an autumnal tree.—Dominick
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I realized recently that I had put a long and ongoing project down earlier this year. Always good to crack open the old books and pick up where you left off. Sometimes it’s time to dive in again and see what is different on the pages from the last time you checked. Funny how time […]
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A long time ago I was advised to put a clip on whatever didn’t quite make sense at the time and save it for further review at a later date. Put it under the bed. Pulling from a small stack on my table I realize there are more choices about than seem evident these days. […]
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On our quest for enlightenment at Columbia University a few weeks ago my wife and I had the opportunity to listen to several great speakers hosted by Teachers College. It is rare that I am led through a day with little agenda other than to accompany my partner in life. I had no idea what we […]
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Long, long ago, in another life, I fantasized of attending Columbia University to pursue a writing career. It took art school years later for me to realize how many books I had overlooked in my pursuit of this dream. I have tried to catch up over time, and I have certainly been known to write […]
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Each weekend Studio 1482 will be featuring posts from the One Drawing A Day archives. Today’s post is by Dominick Santise, from back in 2016. It’s titled “Into the Unknown.” #ODADarchive When I was a young boy I could often be found wandering the forest beyond the edges of our little hill top neighborhood. Sometimes alone, […]
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I had no idea what I was walking into last week when I arrived at the Society of Illustrators Sketch Night. When this somber face turned around I couldn’t help but feel a little down. Clowns come in all shapes and sizes.—Dominick
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I’ve been pondering a project from a long time ago. I’ve gone to the archives several times and resisted posting, but this week seemed the right one.—Dominick
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Scenes from along the Hudson River. The start of a new year. Catching up with some patience and grace. Not taking it all so seriously. Seriously taking it all in. Already looking back to a good beginning. —Dominick
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Two very distinct directions, two very distinct feet.—Dominick
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The irony that I had to disconnect her from the natural world all around her in order for me to draw her in the natural world all around her will confound me for some time. None the less, she drew as I drew, old and new alike.—Dominick
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