Let your hands do the talking
Sometimes a gesture says more than a thousand words…
Sketches done in dip pen and ink(colour island coffee), with a wash, in moleskine.
Subscribe to Africantapestry by Email
This blog with all its content is under copyright.
Published artist
About Africantapestry
Art galery
Myfrenchkitchen – ronell
- Friday Ambiance May 17, 2013Je vous souhaite un trés bon weekend.. Have a great weekend with, or without friends, but definitely with good food and a good book and some exercise, like gardening! Next week’s post is all about the washing day. A chore we either hate..or love. If you want to be inspired to do laundry, then remember […]
CoinPerdu – ronell
- A spring poulain! April 29, 2013Spring is supposed to have arrived, but on some days? I wonder if I made a mistake with the seasons..maybe we are moving into winter? Noo..n..it is spring, surely. In spite of icy weather, we have lilacs blooming profusely, wisterias drooping low with heavy blooms, tulips swaying their hips and young ones grazing in the [...]
Postcard from my walk
- Dog Park April 4, 2013Here is Cathy's painting of the Dog Park at the dam. Cathy wrote that she thought of Ivy when she was painting these images. Ivy is my greyhound. Ivy would really have had fun with the water and the other dogs. I love seeing the dogs having so much fun in the water. Below is the back side of the postcard with the words removed so you can see that Ca […]
Asketchintime – Cathy
- The Fire Walker May 4, 2013
Sue at Art of a nomad
- Everyday in May (EDiM) 2013 May 4, 2013
Barbaraweeks
- Monday Sketching Outside! May 13, 2013
Barbaralilian in France
- An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
Sharon furner
- Sentimental Reasons April 6, 2013This past month has had more than a few challenges, funny how they come in bunches. The weather was in a tug-of-war between winter and tiny tantalizing bursts of spring. Days were becoming heavy. An unexpected knock at the door reversed my inner grayness. A smiling delivery man handed me a huge bouquet radiating Sunshine and Light. The timing was as perfect […]
Cotswoldsketchbook
- Bird in the Mirror May 20, 2013I really enjoyed these still life's and experimenting with different props etc, for this I used a large piece of mirror glass, a lemon a Clementine and the brilliant singing bird in the cage!Weather update: dull and cloudy but occasional outside sitting!Another from the exhibition:Bird in the Mirror. Watercolour, 12 x 14 approx + frame. £320websiteExhib […]
Felicity Grace
- Paper pieced Log Cabin October 7, 2012Log cabin quilt, 24" x 24", paper pieced using batik fabrics. I uploaded these three photos and gave my post a title, and looked back to find a link on my blog for the quilt I did in another colourway...and found it has the same three shots and title...how boring and predictable! Oh well, here it is, the little quilt I've been doing off and on […]
Marie Theron
- The World Looks so Different Today May 14, 2013We had the loveliest West Coast weather here. On a bright and warm star-filled Saturday morning, my darling husband passed away peacefully in his own bed with three of his family around him. There is not a hand book or guide for these things, they happen and you are stunned.I will love him always: Philip was my best friend for 50 years and my husband for 47. […]
Butterflyhands – Cecily
- Protea April 11, 2013
Vivienb
- A quick sunset demo in watercolour May 18, 2013
Painteddaisies – Teri
- Red Cactus Bloom May 20, 2013
Straightlinesout – Lindsay
- Canoe Marathon Training May 13, 2013
Jo Reimer
- An Artist Changes Focus May 15, 2013Margaret asked the question, "I am a quilter but I want to change. I've collected other art materials over the years and think it is time to actually use them. How did you decide to give up quilting?" I'll bet others are interested in my answer and maybe have their own unique reasons for changing their art focus and questions or advice […]
Havedogswilltravel – Robyn
- Sketching in Rome April 17, 2013
the red shoes
- Secret Art For Water May 9, 2013This is a request to any of my artist friends, whose blogs I follow or who read this one. Would you consider painting, drawing, collaging, doodling a small artwork 13cm x 18cm in aid of a fantastic charity...read on and see if you can help... Secret Art for Water is an exhibition and sale of original postcard-sized artworks in support of the Falmouth Rotary […]
Makingamark
- Who painted this? #28 May 17, 2013
Jenifer Lawson
- Almost "Every Day in May 2013"...so far... May 20, 2013#3 Something of joy—The gallery where I work and paint# 4 Socks—The fleece socks I wore everynight on Mt Kilimamjaro#5 Pine trees—On one of the many islands dotting the coast of Maine#8 A coffee pot—My beloved latte maker#9 A lock...or three#11 Gloves—My fingerless gloves for winter running#12 The oldest thing in my refrigerator#13 A pillow#15 A pencil#16 So […]
Suzanne Mcdermott
- How to climb a mountain May 19, 2013Embroiled in several writing projects, teaching and wo-manning my booth at the local art market, I've been putting off posting at this site for lack of text. But I have journal entries to show! So, I'll post these between longer textual affairs.This pen and ink and wash reminds me of one of my most favorite quotes by the Scottish explorer, W. H. Mu […]
Patreesedesign
- Bolsa Chica Wild Life Reserve, California April 27, 2012Bolsa Chica Salt MarshInk on paperThis was a beautiful California spring day with clear sky and a slight breeze. I walked the path for about an hour, sketching about every 20 or 30 minuets. This one is with the ocean behind me facing north/east.
Bridget hunter
- Harvest Golds at Greenan April 30, 2013Harvest Golds at GreenanOil on canvas 30 x 30 cmBridget Hunter 2013A favourite sketching place near the ruins of Greenan Castle, Ayr.It's been hectic trying to get all 6 paintings finished. And there's been lots of paint scraped off which is really such a waste of materials.So, I'm trying to change the frantic way I paint and take time to sto […]
Erin hill:art and travel journal
- Les Madeleines d’ Adeline May 20, 2013Two sketches today. A few groans but I timed the first one, the French plant holder with geraniums – and everyone was done and dusted in 31 mins! Perfect timing for Adeline to arrive and pop the Madeleines onto a small plate for the 2nd sketch. Again all done and coloured in the time left and all very yummy looking. So of course this stands you in good stead […]
lensandpencil
- An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
See.Be.Draw
- An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
Ninajohansson
- Sagrada Família bok at Amazon.es May 19, 2013
Landscapeintoart – Suzanne
- How to climb a mountain May 19, 2013
Drawtheline – Ujwala
- Back to school again! October 21, 2011
Papermoon- phtalo – sheri
- Sketchbook Project Finished! February 6, 2012
flatsoundofwoodenclogs- Sharon
- Revisiting old paintings February 14, 2012I came across a version of this painting that I did a couple of years ago when I was cleaning my office and decided to try it again, taking more care with lighting and adding a background to the new … Continue reading →
Paperandthreads – shirley
- Charlie and Paul Klee May 17, 2013
Myfiddlestix – Sandy
- 16/52 glisten sparkle & shine April 18, 2013
Quotidiancuriosities – Linda
- Heat Wave July 1, 2012
Watercolorsbyjoan
- Yellow Boat and Masa Restaurant August 25, 2011The restaurant was done on masa paper from a smaller painting I had done in plein air. I like the masa for the weathered look to the buildings.
Shadesoflife – thea
- Gypsophila in enamel jug May 21, 2013
Debdrex-drawing
- Bluebird July 14, 2012
Emmapod
- Hiding Space September 24, 2011
Doodleaddict – Marie-Dom
- Driven by the Spirit April 7, 2013
Carolekirk
- ‘Soundings’ by R Holcroft May 11, 2013
Silverwomanstudio- Deborah
- Untitled April 17, 2013
Karensandstrom
- Strange Birds May 19, 2013
Artblogs4u
- Art Blogs 4 U in 2013 January 3, 2013
Time-passages – Claudia
- Oil Pastel Sketch March 23, 2013
Amberridgedesert – Brenda
- Rock Creek in Valyermo December 10, 2011
Urbansketchers
- 'The Love Box' ? May 21, 2013
sketchbooksonline
- An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
Benedictelachanal
- Post-it portraits May 15, 2013
GabiCampanario
- The future of illustration? May 20, 2013
Andreajoseph
- crazy love May 18, 2013
Chrisinkstone
- An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
artsyendeavors
- Animal Wednesday - April 2013 April 17, 2013
Moreidlethoughts – dinah
- MORE FROM THE LIBRIS AWARDS May 17, 2013
Illustratedlife- Jeanette
- Artbomb May 19, 2013
Viewfrom theoak – Lin
- Along the River Mein May 8, 2013
DPrizzi
- 'aubergine on silver' October 28, 2012
Artbyanita
- Knights End Rd, March, Cambridgeshire UK May 21, 2013
Andreasartstudio – Teri
- An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
Irenesartjournal
- irenesartjournal January 2, 2013
Ajaneladealberti
- Brincadeiras May 18, 2013
Broadhurststreet – Genine
- A few more May 6, 2013
Cordeliasartplace – Lynn
- Spring plantings May 6, 2013
Thegingerparasol – Dana
- Invitation Suite ~ Klein April 23, 2013
TCores – Helen Monteiro
- Untitled May 20, 2013
Artandcreativity – Maree
- This garden that I know May 6, 2013
Cindyrevell
- Portrait of Pete May 20, 2013
Cardsandstuff – giocka
- Este May 20, 2013
Martas art
- Birthing Newborn Photography April 22, 2012
Ruemanuel – Casey
- More limited palette paintings July 6, 2012
Dibujosbocetos – Martin
- Abstract Engravings May 15, 2013
%d bloggers like this:
Ronell! These are FABULOUS!!! I just LOVE the wash in them — and the gestures — incredible!!! BRAVA, mia cara!! These are really so so well done!
April 28, 2008 at 6:25 pm
You are funny – that’s wonderful! I haven’t learnt to talk with my hands yet. Or sketch hands as well as you!
April 28, 2008 at 7:13 pm
I love this whole series. Something so common and yet grouping them with a purpose is wonderful.
April 28, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Talk about “kicking it up a notch!” You’ve taken the common sketch exercise of drawing our hand and given it a whole new dimension — these are FANTASTIC!!
April 28, 2008 at 7:54 pm
These are terrific, Ronell! The drawings are even more expressive than the gestures! I wouldn’t have imagined I could enjoy your work so much without the juicy colour I’m used to seeing in it, but your recent sepia/coffee sketches are top notch.
April 28, 2008 at 8:40 pm
these are great!
is it a watercolour moleskine?
April 28, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Great study! I love all of them…though you forgot one hand signal I often see coming from cars…especially honking ones
April 28, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Marvellous! When are you going to do the book?
April 28, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Yes, good hand espressions, especially those of a woman – and add in a certain “eye” contact and you have spoken volumes – GREAT hand sketches and the washes bring it Home!! And through it all, you have remained a Lady
April 28, 2008 at 10:03 pm
How fabulously lively!
April 28, 2008 at 10:37 pm
Really strong gestures, and great washes!
April 28, 2008 at 11:11 pm
I am loving your body drawings – your life drawings are wonderful too. BTW I turned off the “related posts” feature of wordpress too – so annoying for carefully crafted blogs.
April 29, 2008 at 12:12 am
GREAT hands!!!
April 29, 2008 at 1:25 am
These are beautiful and expressive hands. Just wonderful with the washes!!!
April 29, 2008 at 1:44 am
Wonderfully expressive, Ronell!
April 29, 2008 at 3:51 am
Top Notch!!! Love ‘em, Ronell!
April 29, 2008 at 6:54 am
Great this post. Hands that talk.
April 29, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Well done Ronell! These are so expressive, and you picked exactly the right medium.
April 29, 2008 at 2:08 pm
These are really expressive illustrations. Your illustrations manage to have such life in them!
April 29, 2008 at 8:14 pm
How the hands can speak! lovely!
April 29, 2008 at 10:55 pm
This is so original. Love your figure paintings too.
April 30, 2008 at 11:47 pm
Very expressive hands here Ronell!!
May 1, 2008 at 3:27 am
These are GREAT! You’ve got the wash just right.
May 1, 2008 at 9:09 am
Fabulous hands, Ronell – can see also in your self-portraits on the right, they play a big part in expressing yourself!
May 1, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Most expressive – love the use of sepia type ink. Must comment on the ironing humerous cartoons – really made me laugh as I never iron anything unless I have to – just smooth after grabbing out of the tumble drier!! .. unfortunately summer is on the way and I have cotton clothes which will need some effort on my part to look decent. Like the sponteneity of your work.
May 2, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Fantastic hands Ronell!
May 5, 2008 at 11:18 pm
Love them talking hands
May 5, 2008 at 11:21 pm
I think there was more than just the hand talking here. Great pen work!
May 6, 2008 at 7:12 pm
I love these! You completely conveyed the expressive nature of hands. fabulous!
May 7, 2008 at 12:47 am
These are wonderful Ronell! I don’t think in the US we use many hand gestures (except explicit ones). I love the ink washes. We will begin ink next week in figure class, I’m so excited about that! I have begun playing with Walnut Ink…I like it!
May 9, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Wonderful hand sketches, Ronell! I love the colour ~
May 13, 2008 at 9:58 am
Hi Ronell
I think I have used a few of these gestures quite often at some point in the last few months.
As you know I love hand sketches, and these wonderful.
May 17, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Great sketches! These gestures are so well caught…
May 24, 2008 at 11:56 am