Ginkgo leaves have carpeted the streets of New York as of late.
Patti Smith
Recently I’ve been reading Patti Smith’s new book, “Year Of The Monkey.” It makes you feel like you are hanging out with her as she travels around staying in cheap motels and eating at dive cafes. After breakfast one morning, a friend took Yun and I to a small, empty bookstore on Spring Street in NYC. The 2 of them went off in search of a specific book. I wandered off on my own and ran smack into the actual Patti Smith. She was sitting all alone signing a stack of her new books. It sort of felt natural because I had spent the past few days hanging out with her in my head. I told her I was halfway through her book. She laughed and thanked me. Now I’m not sure if I did this drawing in my head or on a real piece of paper. I can’t distinguish reality anymore.
Anatomy 2
My drawing with colored pens. Anatomy 2.
Tommy Kane Draws
A behind the scenes look at how I draw with colored pens. What’s my secret weapon? An assistant.
On The Verge.
On the verge.
Boombox
A 1980s music distribution device. My interpretation.
Another Finished Sketchbook
Check it out.
College Marching Band
This is a section of a large drawing I did as a wedding gift for my niece, Kaitlyn and her husband, Greg. It’s not some random sketch. They happen to be band teachers.
Airports
Sketching In Airports
Anne Atomy
A drawing I did of a model named, Anne Atomy. She was able to hold very still while I sketched.
Studio Reopens
My beloved drawing studio that closed over the summer has reopened in a new location. Most of us thought it was closed for good. The legendary Minerva of the Spring Street Studio has pulled it off once again. Miracles do happen.
Country Music
I recently watched Ken Burn’s, history of Country Music. In fact, I watched it twice. In between laughing and crying at the amazing stories, I was completely riveted by the music and lyrics. And Dolly Parton is a national treasure. A must see.
National Arts Club
Figure drawing at National Arts Club. Flowers drawn at Brooklyn Botanical Gardens.
