Best composition tip ever… I was complaining to my husband that I tend to draw scenes just form a straight ahead view, being all dramatic about it. His answer: ‘ Maybe just move?’ 🤯
Thank you, Cheryl! For me that photo serves double purpose - I sometimes forget to write the date on my sketch, but then I could just go look at the information on the photo and write it in later at home. And then I also already have a photo of the sketch, which means that I can’t procrastinate on taking a photo of the sketch. It’s good to hear that people also like what it looks like.
That was such a beautiful visceral description of your walk in the rain… thank you! A great reminder to be in touch with nature no matter the weather. ☺️ Conversely it’s going to be 40 degrees here tomorrow… such sweaty hands for drawing.
Yes, do join! Suhita has a free zoom session on the Monday (evening for us) to give you a kick start. I’m thinking that I will have to do very quick sketches with almost no detail if I want to manage a hundred in a week.
Doing it on the exact same dates isn’t that important after all, but rather putting in the effort and hopefully getting more comfortable with drawing figures. I’m planning on starting a chat stream where everyone can post their sketches, and you are welcome to post yours at the end of the month too.
Even if you don’t reach a hundred and rather set the goal of seeing how many you can do in the five days, it will be worth the effort. And hopefully fun.
The composition from the angle you painted it is wonderful. And I really like the reflections in the silver!
Thank you, Lisa! I really enjoyed painting those reflections in the silver teapot.
Best composition tip ever… I was complaining to my husband that I tend to draw scenes just form a straight ahead view, being all dramatic about it. His answer: ‘ Maybe just move?’ 🤯
It such a simple trick, and yet, so easy to forget about. Glad it helped!
I quite enjoy the way you share your sketch with the location you just sketched in the background. I should’ve said that several newsletters ago.
Thank you, Cheryl! For me that photo serves double purpose - I sometimes forget to write the date on my sketch, but then I could just go look at the information on the photo and write it in later at home. And then I also already have a photo of the sketch, which means that I can’t procrastinate on taking a photo of the sketch. It’s good to hear that people also like what it looks like.
Will send you a message. I moved last month and now I live close to Haarlem! :D And very close next the Kennemerduinen. <3
I think I know this spot with the trees. I got the chills, so many trees all bent and warped. Also still many birds.
I sent you a message, looking forward to sketching with you again!
That was such a beautiful visceral description of your walk in the rain… thank you! A great reminder to be in touch with nature no matter the weather. ☺️ Conversely it’s going to be 40 degrees here tomorrow… such sweaty hands for drawing.
Thank you! 40 degrees celcius, wow! That is some extreme heat! Hope your art supplies don’t melt away.
Now I'm tempted to join the 100people challenge 😊 loved to read about your drawing on the rain and all the feelings/thoughts that came in!
Yes, do join! Suhita has a free zoom session on the Monday (evening for us) to give you a kick start. I’m thinking that I will have to do very quick sketches with almost no detail if I want to manage a hundred in a week.
I won’t do thé 100 people challenge the right week : too much work and another challenge, but I will do it the last week of march.
Doing it on the exact same dates isn’t that important after all, but rather putting in the effort and hopefully getting more comfortable with drawing figures. I’m planning on starting a chat stream where everyone can post their sketches, and you are welcome to post yours at the end of the month too.
Thank you: i will do that.
I love the fresh air after the rain or storm, I find it invigorating.
I wasn't planning on doing the 100 people challenge, but I'm tempted now. Love your sketches, beautiful!
Even if you don’t reach a hundred and rather set the goal of seeing how many you can do in the five days, it will be worth the effort. And hopefully fun.