Written by Tried a fast and loose doodlewash of something other than a building to practice, so today we’re going to Old Westport in Kansas City, Missouri. We’re joined by a mom and her daughter who decided to come along with us and admire a covered wagon replica which is crashed on some rocks under the sign there.
I normally sketch these the day prior to posting, but wasn’t feeling like finishing a sketch yesterday as it was rainy, windy and cold here. Something in the day just made me want to doodle since the wash was already being done with a vengeance by Mother Nature.
There was a huge downpour and Philippe had left a People Magazine on one of the chairs on the deck. I came home to find it in blown about in tattered rags and a papier-mâché Pope Francis on the side of our house.
I almost thought of taking a picture and posting that as a guest post for the day (it was actually a doodlewash). But a “Pieces of Pope” doodlewash bordered somewhere between inspiringly abstract and horribly irreverent. And sadly, Mother Nature could not be reached for a proper interview to get a better understanding of her compositional choices.
Yeah, that has nothing to do with this doodlewash at all, does it? Anyhoo, I sketched this lightning fast to see what would happen and this is what did. I used Cobalt Blue, Sap Green, Azo Green, Raw Umber, Pyroll Red, Neutral Tint, and a touch of Azo Yellow (for the little girl’s hair which I could have pulled off my wetting down and blotting Azo Green).
Before there was a Kansas City, there was a Westport, built along the Santa Fe Trail as an outfitting center for wagon trains heading west. This replica is in honor of that history and all three of the western trails – the California, the Oregon and the Santa Fe passed through town on this road.
Today as a part of Kansas City, Westport still manages to keep a bit of its own unique identity. There’s not much of the original frontier village left, as the area is now filled with shops, restaurants and bars. Most people visiting the many bars there, aren’t thinking much about the historical significance of this area. But if they stumble out in this direction, they’ll still be served up one old covered wagon… on the rocks.
Hahaha! Pieces of Pope and Mother Nature not being reached for comment! You totally cracked me up!! Covered Wagon On The Rocks sounds like a good, stiff drink. If my stupid body weren’t alcohol intolerant (I still force it some vodka sometimes), I would have one right now. 😉
I love that loose, fun feel of this piece! It worked well without being sketched out first. 🙂
Lol…thanks Teresa!! 😃❤️If you make a Covered Wagon On The Rock, let me know what’s in it!! But don’t drink it apparently! Alcohol intolerant?! Oh no! 😳
I know…what a total bummer to be alcohol intolerant! 😉 I guess it’s a good thing though because I really enjoy wine, hard cider, shandies, and various mixed drinks and I would just be drunk all the time. 😛 LOL!
Great doodlewash Charlie. you’re getting those people down really well – they look like they’re just walking down the street – great action😀
Thanks so much Kit!! ❤️❤️😃I really appreciate that! They still freak me out a bit to paint! Hehe
Love your writing as well as your doodlewashing!!! 🙂
Thanks so much my friend!! ❤️😃
Really feel those people walking – great movement captured there. Strike me the most about your quick doodlewash …
Thanks for mentioned the people Cynthia!!! 😃😃They’re my nemesis in panting so I’m so happy you like them!
Teresa said it perfectly, I was laughing after reading your post Charlie. Thanks for another bit of Kansas City history and the lovely, colorful doodlewash.
Aww thanks Sharon!! ❤️😃 Glad I made you smile! My posts are a bit stream of consciousness. I’m an odd tour guide. 😊
What Teresa said, so agree with…but I can tolerate alcohol so will wait for the recipe on the drink. Your sketch is lovely and it appears you need no longer fear people…they are great! And you even captured the wonderful shadows and movement.
Thanks Haunani!! Appreciate it!! 😃❤️So it’s settled then…as soon as Teresa invents the drink, we’ll all have one!! 😎
Absolutely! (rattles a glass filled with ice in Teresa’s direction) ;D
you are so funny! 🙂 GREAT doodlewash!!
Thanks Jodi my friend!! ❤️😃 Drinks all around!!
This is a marvellous post. In every way. I laughed out loud and fear I may have woken the neighbours.
I really like the people! Their shadows in particular are lovely and do an awful lot. Such movement captured there.
Thanks Jacob! Glad you liked this!! 😃 And my deepest apologies to the neighbors! 😊
Thanks once again for a laugh, a lovely drawing, and a bit of history. (K.)
Thanks Kerfe! 😃❤️I might be setting myself up for posts I can’t always create. This happens when I’m not particularly inspired and begin to ramble. But don’t worry…I’m sure it will happen again soon!
Ah, well done! Darn the rain has been blasting us too! Thankful for the water but keep it to the work week not the weekends!
Definitely agree! Although I need it to stop for lunch so I can still get my sketch break in! Lol
Great doodlewash!
Thanks friend!! 😃
Really like this one, looks like wind and nature and sun! Wonderful!!! 🌞
Thanks Ann!! I’m super happy you like it (and see all that in it! Cool!! 😊😃)
Frankly, Charlie, I’d have loved to see your Pieces of Pope doodlewash. I love the Westport area. My husband’s cousin, Mike owned Michaelangelo’s Restaurant there for decades, but It may not be there, anymore. Lots of interesting history in KC, and happy to see your wonderful sketch!
hehe!! I totally missed my opportunity! My urge to clean kicked in and the pope was no more before I could make a sketch. And KC is still an awesome place! If you ever visit, you should send me a note and we should try to meet up! 😉💕
I absolutely look forward to that! ♥️