I participated in a painting event about two years ago. We painted musicians as they were playing. People could watch us develop and finish paintings while the group played on. This was a drawing done from one of the photos I took.
Just a little more piddly work and this puppy will be done. Its a lot tighter than I usually work. But its good to change out on occasion.
This is the result of my second session with this piece. I used water washes in an attempt to get better transitions between the values.
This one was done at the airport in December. I was waiting to board a plane to Oakland California and noticed this guy reading a book. I don't think he was aware that he was being watched and/or sketched.
The different uniforms worn by these defendants are related to their status in the jail. In some of our courts the judges allow the lawyers to stand in line to get their cases called. When the judge is ready to attend to your case they usually say "counsel approach". This is a combination of sketches. 
This is one of our newly elected judges. I've had a few cases in his court recently so I took advantage of my time and did a little sketching. This is the posture of many defendants that I have seen approach the bench. Its the lack of regard that comes through in the posture like"whatevah". This was inspired by some of those sketches.
This is the watercolor version. The painting surface is "masa paper". I usually ball a fresh sheet up under a stream of cold water. I smooth it out to dry and when it is I apply two coats of gesso. Once dry its a beautiful textured surface to paint on. This is still in progress.
The time spent in front of the judge is when people are still enough to get a good sketch in. The guards are poised for action and the defendants are usually submissive. The fun part is trying to get the hands behind the back rendered well.
