This is my sketch that I did for the Virtual Sketch Drawing...I came across it through Sherry Roberts after commenting on her photograph that she had posted on her blog--and whose photograph was the picture used for this month's sketch. When tackling this drawing, I thought it was extremely difficult to sketch with all the intricacies involved in the plant. At one point, I could feel my anxiety starting to peak...as it was hard to see where I was in the picture...however, it started falling into place and got easier...once I loosened up and told myself it did not have to look entirely like the photograph. I used watercolor and then ink to help bring out the details...I still have time just doing to values in paintings. I am looking forward to doing next month's sketch and thank you Sherry for getting me involved in this endeavor and also for allowing the use of your beautiful photograph.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
This is my sketch that I did for the Virtual Sketch Drawing...I came across it through Sherry Roberts after commenting on her photograph that she had posted on her blog--and whose photograph was the picture used for this month's sketch. When tackling this drawing, I thought it was extremely difficult to sketch with all the intricacies involved in the plant. At one point, I could feel my anxiety starting to peak...as it was hard to see where I was in the picture...however, it started falling into place and got easier...once I loosened up and told myself it did not have to look entirely like the photograph. I used watercolor and then ink to help bring out the details...I still have time just doing to values in paintings. I am looking forward to doing next month's sketch and thank you Sherry for getting me involved in this endeavor and also for allowing the use of your beautiful photograph.
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12 comments:
Very unique interpretation - I like it.
I really like your color choices and the line work is lovely.
It's gorgeous!
What is the 'virtual sketch' thingy...is it a group?
I love the result!
I found the cabbage to be a challenge, very like drawing a rose.
You have a great drawing, here.
This is gorgeous - what beautiful colours!
Hey Susan, This looks great. I love the colors. It's hard to loosen up. I tend to paint tight but I'm trying to take more risks.
Thanks for the view.
gail
I had the same worries about the photo's "difficulty"--I like the way you resolved this problem--the leaves radiate out from the center in a very graceful way.
The use of ink to define the cabbage is very nice with your loose style. I really like the splatter of purple dots at the bottom too!
Lovely colours and free, expressive lines - I was also feeling anxious until deciding to loosen up, then enjoyed it a lot!
I love the looseness and spontaneaous look to this - and the colours are scrummy!
Watercolor and ink.... nice
I really like your beautiful use of ink & color! I had that same peaking of anxiety about mid-way through.
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