tiger study
graphite on bristol 8 x 10
I know, it's not a landscape. But I needed to sketch something and this guy taking a swim looked like the perfect subject to me. I've got some thinking and planning to do with my landscape still.
I kept things looser with this drawing. I wanted to be quick and expressive with my pencil marks. Overall I'm pleased with it, although getting those stripes placed correctly was a bit tricky.
Here's something I've learned about drawing that I wished I'd done more of when I first started. Make your marks boldly and confidently. It doesn't matter if you're a little bit off with the placement, chances are that it will 'read' with more power and impact if you don't go lightly.
Happy weekend everyone. :)
Doug Walton whose workshop I attended a few years ago would say throughout the week (I am paraphrasing) :- 'never piddle, decisive marks, even if they are wrong are expressively right when you are bold and consistent; here wrong is right. Capture the essence! ' :)
ReplyDeleteImpressive study --love the eyes!
Like you paintings, your sketches are wonderful and inspiring!
ReplyDeleteWow! This tiger is majestic!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations !!!Formidable!
Ciao!!
Francesco
Absolutely stunning, Crystal. And no, it's not a landscape but since he's swimming we'll let you call it a seascape. We're easy!
ReplyDeleteFantastic sketch, Crystal!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love your tiger! I'm so glad you did a tiger!
ReplyDeleteLove your sketch this week. Love your words of wisdom also. I think that is true about just about everything in life, if you do everything with confidence it will get you a lot further in life.
ReplyDeleteCrystal, love your work. Keep coming back to enjoy and study your "studies". How marvelous your portraits are. Love everyone.
ReplyDeleteThis tiger is beautifully rendered. Wonderful!
lovely blog
ReplyDeleteThis is majestic.. And I liked the tip too. have a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed this drawing. Your marks are very expressive and I liked seeing them. Thanks for the tip and hope you had and or having a wonderful Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteForget about the stripes..his eyes speak so much of his character!
ReplyDeleteHe IS a beauty, Crystal, and looks like he's really enjoying the water.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's beautiful. I love tigers, and that one looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tiger!
ReplyDeleteYes! I was hoping to see a tiger, lovely job)
ReplyDeleteI have missed so much in just a few days! This is a beautiful sketch Crystal and it comes with very good advice too :0)
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