I started with a self portrait above. Its interesting to compare to a self portrait I did aged 25 (I’m now 53) Then I doodled the following: I thought the sketch in the bottom left hand corner might have “legs” so drew it (using a yoga book model as a guide to the warrior poses)Continue reading “Thoughts: Assignment 5”
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Part 4: Project 2: Exercise 1: Quick Studies
I have not started a drawing from the midpoint before. I usually begin with the top of the head and work down. I think this explains the slight hesitation at the outset. Initially, I felt limited in the amount of information that I could capture within a 2 minute period. This improved slightly with eachContinue reading “Part 4: Project 2: Exercise 1: Quick Studies”
Part 4: Project 1: Exercise 2: Emphasising Form with Cloth
Being read to, again. Here the soft fabric of the dressing gown envelops the sitter but does not obscure him. The sleeves fall in characteristic “pleats” at the elbows. This time I had a little trouble getting him to appear focussed on the book. The book was a larger one than previously so it wasContinue reading “Part 4: Project 1: Exercise 2: Emphasising Form with Cloth”
Part 4: Project 1: Research Point: John Berger’s Ways of Seeing
Wow. This man saw the future. I think that, in this digital age, this book and television series are especially relevant. I’ve watched just the first episode but shall continue further into the series until the book arrives on my doorstep. He is a good example of someone who successfully unpacks an idea or pointContinue reading “Part 4: Project 1: Research Point: John Berger’s Ways of Seeing”
Sketch of the day
I asked the sitter to remain as he was for a further minute, in order to add white crayon highlights. I have recently discovered that kraft paper is great for varying tonal contrast – a much quicker result than plain cartridge, as there is no need to cover up blinding white paper. I feel IContinue reading “Sketch of the day”
Quick sketch
It’s odd. I had what ended up being a bit of a crap day. I narrowly missed out on a new job which I’d interviewed for via Skype towards the end of last week. Yet I still managed to draw the following: However, yesterday I was feeling pretty damned good and managed only this meagreContinue reading “Quick sketch”
Part 4: Project 1:Exercise 1: Drawing fabric using line and tone
This was trickier than I thought it would be, consequently I spent quite a bit of time on this exercise. The 5 min sketches were the most challenging as I found myself drawing contours where the fabric folded underneath itself and was therefore unseen. I ended up with lots of calligraphy-practice-type loops. I stuck withContinue reading “Part 4: Project 1:Exercise 1: Drawing fabric using line and tone”
Assignment 3: Tutor Feedback
Build texture by reworking lines in chalk on black paper. Use an eraser to define smudged lines of chalk. Build up layers of colour. Finish pieces by adding detail. For example the 360° exercise. The West and South views could use colour/texture on the sky and on parked cars. I find I have a fearContinue reading “Assignment 3: Tutor Feedback”
Sketchbook
OK, confession time. I find it incredibly challenging to maintain a sketching habit – in fact any habit that is generally good for me. I do realise that, in order to consider myself to be an effective artist, I need to change that fact, and pretty damn quickly. The following are pages from my sketchbookContinue reading “Sketchbook”
Assignment 3: Waterloo Sunset: Amendment
Hopefully the added colour has improved this landscape I submitted for assignment 3. I feel I have bitten off a bit more than I can chew on this scene. Trying such a complex view in a two hour stint was I mistake, I realise now. Earlier pieces in the unit have been more successful dueContinue reading “Assignment 3: Waterloo Sunset: Amendment”
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