Baked in Kansas City

This has been one of those days that I have been pulled in so many directions, I hardly know what to do next.  Here I am, at the end of my day, with many things still left to do!  Though I've been sketching people at intervals today, I realize that I haven't posted this one from the Roasterie, so here it is.  I will clump the others together tomorrow for the #urbansketcherskc page.  I like to use India ink first when I'm going to go in with watercolor.  It does not bleed with water, unless it is very fresh or dropped onto a wet surface, and THEN it spreads in a very interesting way indeed!  I really enjoyed capturing this baker at his work.  I'm sure I will return to this place again and again.  Painting number 1874 in 1874 days.

Baked in Ink

The Roasterie is such a wonderful place for a hot beverage, a bite to eat, and glorious sketching!  My first time here, it surprised me that this iconic building with the airplane on the roof is tucked right into the heart of the city!  What a treat to find George inside working his magic with bread and pastries!  I love being able to capture this kind of scene on site!  He was a wonderful subject - and really needs to be painted in oils as well!  Painting number 1850 in 1850 days.

Making Truffles

The light was stunning as it poured in from the window, illuminating this baker as she dipped truffles in chocolate.  I walked up on this scene with only enough time for a quick sketch on site.  After leaving, and busy with the everyday events of life, I kept thinking about it.  I couldn't stop thinking about it.  So, today I had to put that scene down in paint.  I used my sketch, my very fresh memories, and a photo I took before leaving to assist me.  I'm not sure if it's finished or not, I've lost the daylight now.  So, I will check it in the morning and see how I feel about it in the light of day!  Painting number 1849 in 1849 days.