Sketching from Life, Choose a subject, draw it from life then post it. |
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Sketching from Life, Choose a subject, draw it from life then post it. |
 Nov 17 2008, 01:09 PM
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Some time back, we had a sketching thread. This was based on drawing subjects from life.
Sketching is likely THE most valuable exercise you can do to improve your drawing skills. Also drawing from life is another. If you sketch daily, you'll soon see your ability to render form and light grow by leaps and bounds. I will post a list of items that you can choose to draw. The rules are: 1. You MUST draw from life. No photographs! 2. You can choose to draw one item or the whole list. 3. Post your sketches as you do them. 4. The list will last for one week, then be replaced with another. Remember these are sketches, not finished drawings. Of course you can make them as detailed as you like, but normally sketches are looser, unfinished drawings. Its that simple!  Have fun!The List An egg A shoe Your toothbrush A spoon Something red Your favourite chair A salt shaker Your breakfast The view from your living room window A fallen leaf |
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Nov 18 2008, 01:33 AM
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Just bought some new baby shoes today.
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Nov 18 2008, 01:39 AM
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Maestro Group: Teachers Posts: 2,490 Joined: 14-August 06 From: Canada Member No.: 7,411 |
Excellent sketch Mindy. those little shoes are so cute.
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Nov 18 2008, 07:53 AM
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QUOTE (IslanderNL @ Nov 18 2008, 02:39 AM)  ... I'm so happy to read this topic. Here is, by chance, a sketch (on an old envelope, with my stylo). In a public space, where I waited for a friend. Happy not having thrown the envelope away. An
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Nov 18 2008, 12:57 PM
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Nov 18 2008, 01:25 PM
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While waiting for my sister - pen and paper
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Nov 18 2008, 01:44 PM
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Maestro Group: Teachers Posts: 2,490 Joined: 14-August 06 From: Canada Member No.: 7,411 |
NVA, its good to sketch in public. I so so continually, almost a contest with myself to see how much information I can get down before the person moves.
Lots of detail in your sketch Ernest, great stuff. Lance, sneakers are so appealing to draw for some reason, aren't they? |
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Nov 18 2008, 02:27 PM
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Eek!
I guess this is a good thing to do, I felt like I was picking up a foreign object. Here is my sorry spoon. 
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Nov 18 2008, 05:06 PM
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Maestro Group: Teachers Posts: 2,490 Joined: 14-August 06 From: Canada Member No.: 7,411 |
Looks like a good spoon to me Paulette
I like the reflection too
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Nov 18 2008, 06:18 PM
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Maestro Group: Members Posts: 947 Joined: 29-August 08 From: FRANCE Member No.: 141,226 |
QUOTE (IslanderNL @ Nov 18 2008, 02:44 PM) NVA, its good to sketch in public. I so so continually, almost a contest with myself to see how much information I can get down before the person moves. In the street, I think one must grasp everything in one glance, because when you look up the second time, the person is gone. Here is another sketch at home. I looked around and draw on the paper what I see.
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Nov 18 2008, 06:33 PM
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Maestro Group: Members Posts: 947 Joined: 29-August 08 From: FRANCE Member No.: 141,226 |
QUOTE (Ernest Friedman-Hill @ Nov 18 2008, 01:57 PM) One of Danielle's sneakers. [attachment=14412:IMG_3491.JPG] Hi, Mr Hill and Lance500: I'm collecting shoes for my challenge: Drawing Shoes Can I put Danielle's and Lance500 shoes in my collection ? Thank you! NVA |
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Nov 18 2008, 07:21 PM
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Can't upload images in any forum thread. This is a link to the gallery image.
Need to practice more with drawing containers. 
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Nov 18 2008, 07:48 PM
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Ohhhh.. I always loved the drawing from life thread. I'm glad it's back. Thank you Jeanette.
 I am still in therapy for my eye that I lost the vision in when I was in the auto accident, so I haven't drawn much for months now. If I get a chance I may try one of these anyway. Great drawings every one. They are wonderful. -------------------- Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders and says, "Oh NO! She's awake!" |
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Nov 19 2008, 12:17 AM
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Maestro Group: Teachers Posts: 2,490 Joined: 14-August 06 From: Canada Member No.: 7,411 |
Nice work on these Elena. Ellipses are tricky to draw but like everything there is a method to help you achieve perfection. I believe someone gave a good explanation in one of the threads about it. I'll have to do a search and see if I can find it and add the link for you. Perspective factors into viewing and drawing ellipses that are believable and I can rarely draw one freehand without having to resort to creating my perspective box to put it in. Practice does make perfect however.
Cyn, how are you? How is your eye and the vision now? Terrible thing to happen that accident, I hope things are going well for you now. I look forward to seeing your lovely work again soon. |
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Nov 19 2008, 02:09 AM
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Well I was feeling ambitious, so I did all the suggested topics
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Nov 19 2008, 02:20 AM
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Maestro Group: Teachers Posts: 2,490 Joined: 14-August 06 From: Canada Member No.: 7,411 |
Wow, you have indeed been busy Trish! Very impressive.
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Nov 19 2008, 03:28 AM
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Maestro Group: Members Posts: 4,116 Joined: 25-March 08 From: Southern California Member No.: 111,490 |
Thank you, Jeanette for the thought. But you know me by now. I wouldn't be impressed by someone who can produce a perfect drawing of a cup done with tools and measurements. Why in the world all the fuss about developing artistic skills then? An artist should be able to see and render that ellipsoid with his own eyes and hands rather than with help from measurement and tools.After all there is a difference between technical drawing and fine arts.
I did more exercises of the same tea glass but i cannot upload. Hope the administrators would take pity of us who still have problems with image uploading. galley link 
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Nov 19 2008, 02:37 PM
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Maestro Group: Moderators Posts: 3,071 Joined: 8-October 06 From: LaSalle, Ontario Member No.: 21,037 |
My husbands red lunch bag.
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Nov 19 2008, 06:06 PM
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Maestro Group: Members Posts: 1,496 Joined: 19-October 08 From: Newburgh, New York Member No.: 152,782 |
Wow, you all have been busy! What great practice this gives, drawing the things we see everyday in our lives! This is a 30-minute sketch of my husband napping with the baby today. Priceless.
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Nov 19 2008, 06:14 PM
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Maestro Group: Members Posts: 4,116 Joined: 25-March 08 From: Southern California Member No.: 111,490 |
very good sketch Mindy.Through your sketch i see peace in your home.
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