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@Deb Thanks Deb! I'm hoping to get out into my yard to practice this in a natural setting. Definitely a skill that will take a lot of practice!
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@Colleen This is something that will require continued practice. Moving on to something that isn't round is a bit intimidating to me!
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After six months (!) of neglecting this class, I decided to get back to work. I've been having a great time today picking it back up, and am pretty happy with the results. I think I need confidence in making darker marks, and just overall practicing for confidence. I couldn't resist adding color and ink to this one, where I was practicing values.
Chiaroscuro is tricky! By the time I got to the blueberry, I think I was starting to get the hang of it. I found a good black & white photo with strong shadows to use for practice.
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I treated this as more of a "quick" sketch, rather than try to capture every detail while drawing. I've been drawing from photos a lot lately, and it's coming easier for me. Still hard to get the proportions right though! I'm feeling pretty good about my results today, as usually my subjects are a little simpler.
The things I noticed in the photo that I may not have if the bird was flitting around were it's tiny feet, and the fine details of the feathers. I also looked closely at the branch the bird is sitting on.
This was fun!
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I've been wanting to start nature journaling for quite a while, but so far have spent more time looking at other's journals rather than making my own. This class popped up in an email and decided to join in and build a practice of my own. I love art and love the outdoors, so it's a perfect mix for me. I'm looking forward to trying a variety of styles and techniques to develop my own style!
Chiaroscuro is tricky! By the time I got to the blueberry, I think I was starting to get the hang of it. I found a good black & white photo with strong shadows to use for practice.
I treated this as more of a "quick" sketch, rather than try to capture every detail while drawing. I've been drawing from photos a lot lately, and it's coming easier for me. Still hard to get the proportions right though! I'm feeling pretty good about my results today, as usually my subjects are a little simpler.
The things I noticed in the photo that I may not have if the bird was flitting around were it's tiny feet, and the fine details of the feathers. I also looked closely at the branch the bird is sitting on.
This was fun! Viewing 5 posts - 1 through 5 (of 5 total)