Sunday, June 21, 2009

Seattle Sea-Fair Clown

I took the reference photo for this sketch, I think, in 1969 or 70. The photo fell out of an old photo album and I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it.

I don't remember the trip, I don't remember who I was with, I don't remember anything about any of it; but I do remember taking this picture.


The man behind the mask has to be an old man now.

Maybe he'll recognize himself here.

ink, watercolor, sketchbook

3 comments:

  1. Amazing drawing! Love it! The beard makes him less scarey too :)

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  2. Yes! The Seafair Clowns do still exist. They will be out in force at Seafair events starting this Saturday at the Wallingford parade.

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  3. Wow. Just imagine how a sketch can make us nostalgic as well. And we thought only videos and photos can do that.

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