Michael Nobbs

Easier to draw than not to draw

Early-morning drawing setup on a crocheted blanket. An open sketchbook shows a loose self-portrait in black ink with blocks of red and dark blue Neocolor II. Above it is a round mirror reflecting Michael holding a yellow phone. To the right, a tea tray holds a bright yellow teapot, glasses and a small light. Drawing materials lie beside the sketchbook.

After feeling so tired yesterday, I went to bed telling myself that I wasn’t going to draw this morning.

But after waking up at 3.00 am, putting some washing on, feeding a couple of expectant-looking cats and making some tea, I found myself in front of my mirror again, reaching for my lovely red Neocolor II crayon.

In the end, it was easier to draw than not to draw this morning.

I’m planning a day mostly in bed to see if I can placate this bone-deep weariness a little.

Close-up of the finished early-morning self-portrait in an open sketchbook. The face is drawn loosely in black ink, with large round glasses and areas of muted blue across the eyes and face. Bold red fills the background above the head, with dark blue at the right. Three drawing tools rest alongside the page, which is dated 29-9-26 and marked 3:56 am.

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