And you thought I have been doing nothing. To tell you the truth, I want sketching/drawing to be a daily habit. I'm finding that when I do sketch something I've hurried and have a poor rendering on the page so in return I become discouraged ... that in return makes me reluctant to do more. I can hear you all now saying that's part of the dues that need to be paid in order to become better. I hear you ... I'll continue. But let the record show how much pain I'm in showing these few sketches .... and you can bet these are the best. *wink*
The first, from left to right, is s blueberry plant that is not in good shape... with only a few leaves left, the only color I added is some green to a the leaves. The next is some raspberry's from memory... The far right is a lantern/lamp that has a paper shade on it that sits in my studio. It is used only in the early mornings when I awake and can't stand the glare of other lights. On the bottom left, taken from a photo, is an Airstream trailer we use to own. Lastly is a small Carmex jar. It is poorly done... the ellipse is all wrong and the jar is too tall in the drawing. But, now you know what I've been up to lately.... trying to squeeze in a drawing or two, in between other things that seem to have invaded in my art time.
It is the ACT of drawing and playing with shapes and forms and ideas that is the most important. I enjoyed looking at your sketchbook studies (without a critical eye I may add).
ReplyDeletethere is a possibility that you may have the wrong idea about what "sketch" is too. Of course, it can be anything you want it to be, but sketches don't really have to be fast, hurried, or messy/incomplete at all. Perhaps just sitting down with a block of spare time and really immursing yourself into the object you're drawing would help you get past the rushed sketches that don't turn out well. I find that usually if my work isn't coming out good, it's because I'm not really giving it the time and loving attention it needs.
ReplyDeleteI use to love to sketch ... taking my time, looking at the object and doing it justice, so to speak. I need to allow myself to get back into the unhurried experience again... but gosh it's hard to slow down from the normal rushing about all the time. I think you may be right Ester... block out some time for a sketch ... knowing in advance that I have so much time may work.
ReplyDeleteThank you both for your thoughts and suggestion's.
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ReplyDeleteI was just reading in a book that striving for perfection in art (as an artist) is a good way to become blocked. So, indeed, just sketch with no preconceived ideas.
ReplyDeleteI love your studies just the way they are!
Hi, Nancy,
ReplyDeleteGive yourself a break and just take it as it comes. I never cared for sketching -- just one of the artistic irritations that drove me toward photography and digital work.
Your sketches show a lot of character!