Chuck Smith
@chucksmith.bsky.social
Poet, writer, and artist. Currently in a nomadic life crises. #DarkPoetsSociety
Finally, back to creating. I wanted to expand my range of values in this sketch. I tend to gravitate toward the mid tones, and I want that to change. It was a good exercise. The other photos are of my new sketchbook case from @dava22, on IG. I really love it!
May 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Finally, back to creating. I wanted to expand my range of values in this sketch. I tend to gravitate toward the mid tones, and I want that to change. It was a good exercise. The other photos are of my new sketchbook case from @dava22, on IG. I really love it!
Sometimes, the best result is learning. This is day eight. I will revisit this again.
March 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Sometimes, the best result is learning. This is day eight. I will revisit this again.
Day 5/100. My second tiny painting (1.25”x2.0”).
February 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Day 5/100. My second tiny painting (1.25”x2.0”).
Day 4 of the 100 Day Project. Awaiting cherry blossoms and spring.
February 27, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Day 4 of the 100 Day Project. Awaiting cherry blossoms and spring.
February 24, 2025 at 2:44 AM
It’s been a while for graphite. Created for a group review submission. Rusty skills, but fun!
February 16, 2025 at 11:19 PM
It’s been a while for graphite. Created for a group review submission. Rusty skills, but fun!
Working on quick rendering locations for some vacation drawing later this year.
February 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Working on quick rendering locations for some vacation drawing later this year.
Three new watercolor paper tins/blocks. More art on the way! Also, my February assignment is a 4x6 graphite drawing of a house, presented for group critique, so look for updates. 😊
February 8, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Three new watercolor paper tins/blocks. More art on the way! Also, my February assignment is a 4x6 graphite drawing of a house, presented for group critique, so look for updates. 😊
Happy Groundhog Day!
February 2, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Happy Groundhog Day!
I got the Natsume brass palette for Christmas and was debating what paints to include. The artist who is mentoring me introduced me to A. Gallo paints, handmade in Italy. I caved, but I’m not mad about it. 😁😁
February 2, 2025 at 1:22 AM
I got the Natsume brass palette for Christmas and was debating what paints to include. The artist who is mentoring me introduced me to A. Gallo paints, handmade in Italy. I caved, but I’m not mad about it. 😁😁
A little something to keep the momentum going into February.
February 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
A little something to keep the momentum going into February.
Day 31 of the January Sketchbook Challenge (one 2”x 2” sketch each day. 10 minute maximum). Complete!
January 31, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Day 31 of the January Sketchbook Challenge (one 2”x 2” sketch each day. 10 minute maximum). Complete!
Days 27 and 28 of the January Sketchbook Challenge (one 2”x 2” sketch each day. 10 minute maximum). Almost done!
January 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Days 27 and 28 of the January Sketchbook Challenge (one 2”x 2” sketch each day. 10 minute maximum). Almost done!
Days 27 and 28 of the January Sketchbook Challenge (one 2”x 2” sketch each day. 10 minute maximum). Almost done!
January 28, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Days 27 and 28 of the January Sketchbook Challenge (one 2”x 2” sketch each day. 10 minute maximum). Almost done!
Days 25 and 26 of the January Sketchbook Challenge (one 2”x 2” sketch each day. 10 minute maximum). Almost done!
January 27, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Days 25 and 26 of the January Sketchbook Challenge (one 2”x 2” sketch each day. 10 minute maximum). Almost done!
Days 23 and 24 of the January Sketchbook Challenge (one 2”x 2” sketch each day. 10 minute maximum). Every day I establish a habit and learn something new.
January 27, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Days 23 and 24 of the January Sketchbook Challenge (one 2”x 2” sketch each day. 10 minute maximum). Every day I establish a habit and learn something new.
Days 21 and 22 of the January Sketchbook Challenge (one 2”x 2” sketch each day. 10 minute maximum). Learning a lot. I am turning my attention to values in the coming days. The first 3 weeks have been valuable.
January 23, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Days 21 and 22 of the January Sketchbook Challenge (one 2”x 2” sketch each day. 10 minute maximum). Learning a lot. I am turning my attention to values in the coming days. The first 3 weeks have been valuable.
This January Challenge (1 sketch/day, 2x2, 10 min. max). Trying new ideas and techniques. Here are days 19 and 20.
January 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM
This January Challenge (1 sketch/day, 2x2, 10 min. max). Trying new ideas and techniques. Here are days 19 and 20.
Just received my tiniest sketchbooks. 😁 1 1/4”x 1” (3.1cm x 2.5cm)
January 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Just received my tiniest sketchbooks. 😁 1 1/4”x 1” (3.1cm x 2.5cm)
This January Challenge (1 sketch/day, 2x2, 10 min. max) is humbling. Every day I learn more about rendering quickly. Techniques I’ve used do not work the same. Here are days 17 and 18.
January 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
This January Challenge (1 sketch/day, 2x2, 10 min. max) is humbling. Every day I learn more about rendering quickly. Techniques I’ve used do not work the same. Here are days 17 and 18.
Continuing the January sketch challenge: 1/day, 10 minute time limit. Learning quick rendering and new methods. I am almost caught up. This is days 15 and 16
January 19, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Continuing the January sketch challenge: 1/day, 10 minute time limit. Learning quick rendering and new methods. I am almost caught up. This is days 15 and 16
Project: 1 tiny sketch for each day of January. Each is 2”x2” and must be completed in 10 minutes. Structures are affected by the time constraints. I need more practice and to find ways to better simplify. Here are days 9 and 10.
January 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Project: 1 tiny sketch for each day of January. Each is 2”x2” and must be completed in 10 minutes. Structures are affected by the time constraints. I need more practice and to find ways to better simplify. Here are days 9 and 10.
Project: 1 tiny sketch for each day of January. Each is 2”x2” and must be completed in 10 minutes. I am learning a lot, especially with the time constraints. Here are days 7 and 8.
January 9, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Project: 1 tiny sketch for each day of January. Each is 2”x2” and must be completed in 10 minutes. I am learning a lot, especially with the time constraints. Here are days 7 and 8.