Hello all, I'm now working on a book that compiles all of the drawings as well as some narrative explaining why I did this, what the year was like and what the lasting results were.

It's been a while since I posted the last drawing of the year and I've got to say that I'm reaping the benefits of the hard work. The artwork that I'm doing now is coming much easier than before I began the project. That was the point of it, to improve my skills and work habits. It's a good example of 'practice makes perfect'. Maybe not perfect but much better.

Here it is, the final drawing in my year long quest. I'm thankful nothing disrupted the journey, since we all know how life can bring unexpected challenges and obstacles. There were some challenges but fortunately nothing major. Thanks for following, I hope you enjoyed the journey!
This drawing is the Rialto Bridge replica from the Venetian Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

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Last figure drawing for the blog, it had to be in color.

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The last still life of the blog. Two more drawings after this one. They'll also be in color.

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South Beach lifeguard station. All the stations are very colorful down there.

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Today starts the last five drawings for the blog. I plan to do them in color.

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My self portrait, keeping with the unconventional nature of the other portraits in this blog.

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I guess they've had enough sun for the day.

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The Park Central Hotel on Ocean Drive, South Beach. Love the classic auto out front. The blog ends the yearlong run in one week!

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Patrons heading east to Ocean Drive, South Beach.

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The mansion on Ocean Drive on South Beach.

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The Ocean Drive observatory seen from the beach.

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Strolling along Ocean Drive, South Beach.

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Art deco feature seen on Ocean Drive, South Beach.

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Last version of this pose. I kept with the creative treatment in a different.way.

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Second drawing of this figure. I took a creative route on this one.

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I'll get back to South Beach drawings but, I'm taking a break for some figure work.

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A couple enjoying brunch on South Beach.

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This is from an out of the way place near South Beach. The underlying abstract shapes attracted me.

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Another architectural feature seen along Ocean Drive on South Beach.

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I visited South Beach recently, so I'm starting a series of South Beach drawings.

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A portrait of my long-time friend John Stobart. John is the master painter of our time. You don't have to take my word for it, check out his website www.stobart.com or google his paintings. Thanks John for posing and allowing me to include you in my blog!

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The last version of this still life.

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Second version of the first June still life.

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Still life in the rotation again. The first one in June.

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My younger brother Eddy with his latest running shoes. Before he's done with them they'll have many miles on them including a marathon.

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A drawing of my older brother, Lenny. He holds one of his favorite fishing lures.

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Impromptu meeting in the Kennedy Space Center Rocket Garden.

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This is the Space Shuttle replica at the Astronaut Hall of Fame, Kennedy Space Center.

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Rocket on display at Kennedy Space Centers' Rocket Garden.

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I visited Kennedy Space Center recently.

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The last of three versions of this pose. Back to a more realistic approach.

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Second day of this figure pose. I turned up the creativity on this one.

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Back to figure drawing. Here's the first of three versions of this pose.

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I couldn't do this one straight, I had to make it a creative fantasy. It's Harley Las Vegas.

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Almost to Hoover/Boulder Dam. The abstract shapes make this drawing. Those are the supports for the dam bypass.

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Another visit to the Freemont district characters in Las Vegas.

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Heading east to the Las Vegas Strip.

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Last version of this setup then back to more Las Vegas drawings. Follow me on twitter. Lookup Lester_Salazar_.

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Second day of this still life setup with a different styling.

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A still life again. The first of three of this setup.

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Did a some traveling lately, so might as well draw the bird itself.

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My friend Max and the Griffin at Ceasars shops in Las Vegas.

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One of the Jesters atop Harrahs in Las Vegas.

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I couldn't pass up Paris in Las Vegas, could I?

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Back to the Las Vegas drawings. Here are some characters from the old Fremont district.

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The last version of this pose then it's back to Las Vegas drawings.

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Second version of this pose.

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I'm taking a break from the Las Vegas drawings to do 3 versions of this figure. I'll get back to Vegas when they're done.

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One of the more recognizable icons of Las Vegas, the Luxor Sphinx.

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Showgirls roaming the Las Vegas Strip.

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