Apr 26, 2010

Coffee Break


Yes, this is another picture in my Agassiz-Harrison Museum series. I just loved the old office set up they had for the station master and particularly the old typewriter. I must admit it was a challenge to draw – Do you know how many keys there are on that keyboard!! But it was fun and something I wanted to do as soon as I saw it. I deliberately left it to the last as I was afraid my enthusiasm for the project would not be the same once that picture was done. I have just finished the picture but I am not finished tweaking it yet. I am a little disappointed with the glass of the lamp. I think it may need to be darkened a bit just so it stands out better. Sometimes things look better or worse when you see them scanned and in this case I feel something is missing there. Over all I am quite pleased with it and I just love the old typewriter, it has so much personality. If you are ever in Agassiz you should stop at their museum, can't miss it as it is in the center of town, it is open from the May long weekend to the middle of October.

5 comments:

CountryDreaming said...

What a truly classy contraption is that typewriter! I tend to agree with you about the lamp, but can't quite come up with a suggestion.

... I also commented on your post below on your Good News. :-)

Wendy Mould AFCA said...

I did another layer of soft brushing on the lamp and it is looking good. I think that should do it. Thanks

Gabrielle Greig said...

I love the typewriter! Your medium suits it well.

Wendy Mould AFCA said...

Thanks Gabrielle. I am glad that you enjoyed my picture.

Unknown said...

Oh wow Wendy. What patience. A stunning job. and think maybe the lamp could be a shade darker.
I love those old typewriters. beautiful detail. Lovely composition.