Drawing Exercises
I love drawings of all kinds – graphite, ink, black & white, color. Doesn’t matter. I love a gorgeous expressive line. Is it any wonder I was a drawing major in college? Needless to say, I’m a big believer in drawing skills. For me, it’s not about representing something realistically. It’s about hand-eye coordination – [...]
Cheeks and Noses
This sketchbook project has made me realize that I need practice drawing people in general, but cheeks and noses specifically. The tip of the nose is a personal feature. If it’s just a bit off, the sketch is all wrong. I struggled with cheeks, that expanse of space between the profile and the ear. Get [...]
Sketchbook Project – Sherri
My friend Sherri is the cover model for the sketchbook. Take a look at the finished book: http://www.lifeneedsart.com/blog/sketchbook-project-2011-is-finished/
Sketchbook Project – Amanda
Amanda and Kevin responded to my twitter request for help with the project. Check out their web site: http://NerdyTogether.etsy.com Take a look at the finished sketchbook: http://www.lifeneedsart.com/blog/sketchbook-project-2011-is-finished/
Sketchbook Project – Spencer
My nephew Spencer. Take a look at the finished book: http://www.lifeneedsart.com/blog/sketchbook-project-2011-is-finished/
Sketchbook Project – Virginia
My friend Virginia. For reasons I can’t figure out, this looks nothing like her. Drats. Take a look at the finished book: http://www.lifeneedsart.com/blog/sketchbook-project-2011-is-finished/
Sketchbook Project – Ted
My brother-in-law Ted. Take a look at the finished book: http://www.lifeneedsart.com/blog/sketchbook-project-2011-is-finished/
Sketchbook Project – Heather
My friend Heather. Take a look at the finished book: http://www.lifeneedsart.com/blog/sketchbook-project-2011-is-finished/
Sketchbook Project – Kevin
Kevin and Amanda are also twitter friends who volunteered to help me with this project. Amanda’s pic will be up shortly. Check out their web site: http://NerdyTogether.etsy.com Take a look at the finished book: http://www.lifeneedsart.com/blog/sketchbook-project-2011-is-finished/
Sketchbook Project – Vanessa
Vanessa is a wonderful artist I’ve met through Twitter. She was kind enough to help me out with the project. Check out her web site: Vanessa Turner Art. Take a look at the finished book: http://www.lifeneedsart.com/blog/sketchbook-project-2011-is-finished/
Sketchbook Project – Rose
My friend Rose. Take a look at the finished book: http://www.lifeneedsart.com/blog/sketchbook-project-2011-is-finished/
Sketchbook Project – Zoe
My niece Zoe. Take a look at the finished book: http://www.lifeneedsart.com/blog/sketchbook-project-2011-is-finished/
Sketchbook Project – Me
Over the next few days, I’ll post photos of the individuals who are included in my entry for the Sketchbook Project. This is me.
Sketchbook Project 2011 is Finished
My sketchbook is finished! I’ve kept you all in suspense long enough, so the full story is below. I will continue to post individual sketches over the next few days so that each person gets to see a close up of their own. My thanks – and my apologies – to everyone who helped. I’m [...]
Sketchbook Project – Lisa
It’s funny how different these pages look when they’re scanned and reduced in size and viewed on a computer monitor. This is my sister Lisa. The sketch looks sort of like her, but something isn’t quite right. Sorry, sis, I’ll try better next time. I haven’t drawn faces in several decades, so this project is [...]
Sketchbook Project – Ollie
Isn’t he just the cutest thing ever? Sketch is done with pencil on a page taken from an old redbook map (trimmed to 8 x 4.75 inches). Why? Oh, I’ll tell you later. Heh heh.