:: Ellipse Studies ::
An ellipse is so difficult for me to draw and because of that you'll often see ellipse studies in my sketchbooks. I usually have a cup of coffee around and it seems to call out to me to sketch the cup.
This photo above was a study .... I think I failed at this attempt. I can't remember what book I was reading that suggested all these angle studies.
I was much more pleased with this study. Even then I'm not sure how much work like this I would be willing to do prior to putting the image of a cup on my support.
I apologize for the poor quality of these photos. I found that when sketching ellipses I tend to sketch lightly ... thinking I might be easier to erase I guess, but, I don't erase in my sketchbooks, so I'm not sure why I sketch ellipses so lightly.
Do you use your sketchbook to study how to draw some particular item? Noses, faces, cups or maybe trees?
Ellipses are a challenge indeed. The methodical, mathematical approach is all that seems to work for me to get them to work out.
ReplyDeleteYou should join in my March Sketch a Day page on my blog. No need to post daily but it encourages sketching to keep up skills.
My sketchbooks are full of snapshots in a variety of mediums of thoughts, places, people. I work out composition, put down things in the middle of the night as they come to me. They're crazy, messy and work beautifully. :)
I should but your diligence makes me want to!
ReplyDeleteI use my sketchbooks to study tiny leaves and flowers and i work out compositions for my future paintings as well.
ReplyDeleteI like to have a look at your sketchbooks Nancy.
Thank you for dropping by and taking the time to comment Red Berry ... I love it when the sketchbook is used for future paintings, but, sad to say I don't do this as often as I should.
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