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I was at the Evanston Farmers Market early Saturday morning sketching Nice Guy Nick at Henry’s Organic Farm stall when I heard whooping and the sound of a large party hitting stride. A PA system started playing Ring Of Fire by Johnny Cash very loud. I had an inkling but asked Nice Guy Nick what the commotion was about. He only said “Well, given the current situation…”pulled out his cell and sure enough, Biden had just been declared the winner. The jubilant sounds spread, cars started honking in all directions. On the way back to my apartment a car eased by horn a-honking with the American flag held aloft from one window and the flag of Chicago out the other. Rode the train downtown to Giamila’s and the celebration continues. Now, waiting till the keys to the White House are handed over.

Drawn with Faber-Castell Essentio Black Leather fountain pen and Pitt Artist Pens on Stillman & Birn Gamma Series sketchbook.

 Almost at the end of the season for most vendors at the Evanston Farmers Market. Gotta B Crepes got slammed with devoted customers on their finale day till the state of Illinois lifts the ban on indoor seating. they’ll take a vacation till the COVID-19 infection rates drops and Gov. Pritzker lifts the order.
Nice Guy Nick said Henry’s Farm has another week in Evanston.

I used Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pens, an F-C Essentio and Graf von Faber  fountain pen on a Clairefontaine Stillman & Birn Beta Series Watercolour sketchbook.

Farmers still getting produce to market while keeping workers and customers as safe as possible under the very real threat of spreading a lethal disease.  

• Drawn with Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pens and the Essentio fountain pen on Clairefontaine Goldline Watercolour sketchbook and a Stillman & Birn Beta Series Watercolour sketchbook.

Saturday at Evanston Farmers Market and checking in of some favorite stalls. Above, Nick answers questions and keeps the flow going.

 
Faber-Castell Coconut barrel Ambition fountain pen, Essentio Black Leather fountain pen and Pitt Artist Pens on Clairefontaine Goldline Watercolour sketchbook.

 
David is a very good spirit who works in the grocery store in my neighborhood. He and the staff have done a good job resupplying the store during the pandemic despite some binge buying. And David and crew have kept a Upbeat and helpful attitude when many customers became frustrated or contentious. Finally, if you come into the store you must mask up which helps protect these workers and their families.

  
Tools used: Faber-Castell Essentio Black Leather fountain pen, DeAtramentis Document Black Ink, Pitt Artist Pens on Clairefontaine Goldline Watercolour sketchbook. #fabercastellusa #clairefontaine