What's in My Sketchbook?

It's been a long while since my last post and I'm very sorry for missing sooooo long ...

The last couple of weeks have been a very difficult time for me

As a result of workplace re-structure, I came to a sudden realization of being the "aging" staff in the workplace.  Though the company has used every rational & logical reasons to ask me to step down, I knew the truth behind all the sweet talk.

The process had brought out lots of angst, frustration and emotional pain that I've never anticipated.  It also brought out a great urge to take stock of my life.  Hence, you'll understand the reasons for my absence. 

Anyway, enough of the personal drama and let's see what I got for you this week-

another sketch of bones.  (You can see that I'm really obsessed with bones, right?  Hahaha!)

Again, this is another practice of using acrylic washes to paint.  The pix shows the color a lot paler than the original as I picked light color scheme for this little work.  I knew I should start using watercolor paper for the practice but I want to finish this sketch book (total of 50 pages) as well.  I think I might need to speed things up so to move on. 

Two interesting things about this sketch:

• the bones I picked are all from the hip region of a horse

•  I prepared the sketch work while I was going through treatment of my degenerative hip.

I swore to you that I didn't know about it til I finished the entire work.  How fascinating our unconscious mind work?  ;)

I hope you enjoy the sketch and apologize for the personal rant.

Cheers and wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

(The sketch is also for Paint Party Friday - hosted by Eva and Kristin.  All are welcomed!  Do join in to share and support each other!)