Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Sketching Is Your Identity, Your Style, Your Conviction

"Sketching is almost everything.
It is the painter's identity, her style, her conviction.
The color is just a gift to the drawing."
~ F. Botero

Small figurines that you love, make great models for quick gesture drawings.
If you go through the archives here, you'll see many versions of these little guys.
You'll  never get tired of drawing your favorite things,
because when you sketch and paint what you love, it shows!


If you are strapped for time, just do one set of 2 minute gestures everyday.
You'll be surprised how much even that little bit will help!



This shows you how I set up my little model for this sketching Session.

Some Tips on Drawing two minute gestures from life.:
• When drawing small objects, it helps to get the item closer to eye level, so I set them up on a box or a large coffee can.

• It also helps to isolate the subject with a solid colored background.

• Closing one eye often helps if you are having difficulty.

• When drawing, try to keep your body and head in the same position or your view will change.

• Prop your drawing pad up at an angle. Use a Beanie Baby, or something similar.

• Squint to see large shapes as you start to draw quickly.

• Hold your pencil **In position One like a wand (**Like you were conducting an orchestra) It's the complete opposite position from **position Two  - the position we use to write our name.

Position One For Sketching
Position Two For Details

• Block in large shapes **In position One. Use the side of the pencil. Look at negative space. Make comparisons. Work fast.

• Then, if you still have time, turn the pencil to *position Two  and add a few details.

• You can see a short video on sketching gestures and how to hold your pencil here.




Follow this link for more tips on how to go about doing these quick gestures. http://www.sketchingeveryday.com/…/in-starting-gate-and-the…  The brain processes 3D objects differently than when viewing flat, 2D reference. Drawing from photos is good practice too, but there are some real benefits to to starting off sketching studies with drawing from life!

 
"Sketching is like dancing. It's process as much as product.
You can turn your head off and just sort of dissolve into the now."
~ M. Crabapple

Happy Creating My Friends!


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