I've been SLOWLY going through the book "Mastering Sketching--A complete course in 40 lessons" by Judy Martin. When I bought the book I thought, "Forty lessons, let's see I can finish that in a couple of months". NOT. I really have a problem messing up a nice sketch book with scribbles and dabbles and untidy shambles. I save those for a cheap tablet of paper I can toss when it gets too hashed. I know I need to loosen up but I'm kind of a compulsive tight-wad. So I'm still going through the lessons. Here are a few sketches I'm willing to show off.
Part of a small version of "Morning Echo Bay" which resulted in a finished painting I sold through my Etsy shop. This is a sketch of the view from the motor vessel David B. We spent five enjoyable and unforgettable days aboard on a tour of the San Juan Islands in Puget Sound this summer.
This I call, "Before the Feast." It's done from a photo I took before we covered this table and another one for our family Thanksgiving in November. It was sketched for Lesson 18, Light and Shade.
I started on these lessons in July and I'm almost half-way through. Not exactly finishing in two months.
This is a study from the painting, "In Love," by Marcus Stone.
It was done for the lesson--Sketching from Reproductions.
A combination of ink and watercolor pencils done of an old freight wagon.
Another one done from the David B.
I started on these lessons in July and I'm almost half-way through. Not exactly finishing in two months.
14 comments:
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Oh wow- the table is fabulous! I love that one the very best!
They are truly gorgeous!
Leenie, I honestly think you should be kinder to yourself because you are an amazing artist with TONS of talent!!!!!!!
As per the carving block I use, I use Speedball Speedycut Blocks. :-) Have an amazing evening!
These are awesome! I love that old wagon! Beautiful!
Holy canary! Seriously, you learned all this from a book? If you tell me yes, I'm buying for Christmas! There is definate talent in your art!
Ps. Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting!
Oh Leenie I love your paintings/drawings I look forward to seeing them every time.
My Auntie M told me I should take up painting it would center me and she is sure I would be good at it.
I have lots of art books to teach me but I really just look at the pictures and dream. That is what I am doing now. I wish I could come see you and you could give me lessons you are truly amazing. B
oh wow! you are so good!! so talented...i love the colors & stillness in your first painting...
and the Morning Echo Bay...
so, you're saying you learned to sketch...from a book? well, no, you're not...you just thought you needed to...what? sketch better?
you do awesome ART!!
i love watercolors...wish i could learn THAT from a book...guess i first need to find some time! =)
Pretty good going I would say-don't be so hard on yourself! I also love the last one and all of them really!
That sounds like a useful book to develope technique. You have inspired me to write a short post about my sister, who is also an artist. I am so in awe of what you can put on paper!
Dear Leenie
I'm always super impressed by your paintings
water color can be very unforgiving!
You are truly a gifted painter. Why not start a book of your own? I'm sure you have lots you can teach others.
Linda
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That table really speaks to me...
Pearl
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