Live-Drawing the 96th Academy Awards

So many wonderful films this year

Live-drawing the Oscars is a highlight of the year for me because I love movies. We were treated to a lot of really fantastic films this year — nominated and not nominated. I also must admit I find the outfits really fun, and I have my favorite actors who I love seeing all dolled up. The first to draw last night was one of them, Jodie Foster.

I adore Emma Stone as well. What a great dress!

This dress below, worn by Ariana Grande, was a show stopper (I heard one commentator who didn’t like it refer to it as a wadded up piece of chewed bubblebum).

Michelle Yeoh’s gown was the complete opposite.

The host last night was Jimmy Kimmel, who did a great job, really. It’s a tough gig. Benevolent yet sarcastic with affection for all (except Donald Trump, whom he mocked a few times. He knows his demographic).

For each of the big awards for acting, the Academy brought out five previous winners to announce each nominee. At times very moving as they made their remarks about each nominee; but at times a little forced — nonetheless, I loved seeing the previous winners. I drew the first one, best supporting actress.

The winner of that category was Da’Vine Randoph. She was great in The Holdovers, but I did like all the other nominees.