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The restored old band shell in Overton Park (where my great-grandmother did costumes for Gilbert and Sullivan operettas in the 1930's) is once again having concerts for the neighborhood. It's been lovely to be able to walk over, see neighbors, and hear free music ten weeks out of the year. Monday night was the Jim Dickinson Folk Festival, in honor of one of our local, legendary musicians and producers. I loved hearing Sid Selvidge, the Dickinson boys, and Jimmy Crosthwait perform as the Sons of Mudboy. It was great also to be able to sit and draw friends sitting nearby, who are in the foreground of this piece.
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I have only seen and read a few of your posts. But I must say I think I may have to go visit your town sometime it sounds similar to mine, but larger. None the less I love music festivals. We have one every sunday for a few months of the summer and they are wonderful to go and relax. SO did you have trouble with all the people in the sketch?
If i stay loose enough (and stay away from faces), I don't have too much trouble with people. A crowd is easier than one detailed person, for me. I did a sketch of one guy recently, one of our local public radio broadcasters, and I was happy to see that the mike was right in front of his face, which saved me a lot of worry. I ended up quite happy with the sketch, but I really should go to some more figure sessions and work on this.